BRIDGES4JUSTICE CORE VALUES
BIBLICAL JUSTICE
Throughout the Bible we read that God is a God of justice who calls His people to care for the poor and oppressed and to set what is wrong, right. Therefore, Biblical justice is the core motivation in all that we do for the glory of God.
THE VALUE OF EACH INDIVIDUAL
Every human being is created in the image of God with dignity and intrinsic value. Therefore, we respect and value each person, coming alongside to help them discover their personal value and unique worth.
PRIORITY OF PRAYER
Injustice and all forms of oppression are spiritual attacks against God and His creation. Therefore we prioritize prayer as a spiritual weapon undergirding all that we do in the fight against injustice.
THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF THE GOSPEL
The Gospel has the power to bring transformation and restore broken lives. Therefore, the Gospel permeates all our programs, projects and partnerships as we trust God’s work of genuine life-changing transformation for individuals, families and communities.
THE CHURCH AS GOD’S INSTRUMENT IN THE WORLD
God has placed His church as His instrument to reflect His character and accomplish His purpose in our world today. Therefore, we value and network with the global church to accomplish our mission through partnerships, training events, and providing resources.
HOLISTIC WELL-BEING
From the beginning of creation, God’s vision for mankind has been shalom**, a holistic well-being not merely surviving, but flourishing in all aspects of life as individuals and communities. Therefore, we foster well-being - physically, emotionally, socially, financially, and spiritually in all our justice endeavors on behalf of individuals, families and communities.
DIGNIFIED WORK
At the time of creation God ordained work with a purpose for mankind. Dignified work provides for financial needs, contributes meaning and self-worth to a person’s life and to the community and protects from exploitation. Therefore we train trafficked individuals and those at risk with income earning skills and we create opportunities for them to earn income with dignity through partnerships with freedom businesses..
BEAUTY AND CREATIVITY
Beauty and creativity are God-given gifts to His image bearers, blessing His creation and reflecting His character. Therefore through training and freedom business partnerships we integrate artistic expression and beauty to promote healing and restorative joy in the lives of individuals and communities.
