Therefore we are committed to:

• Submit ourselves to God by gladly yielding to the authority of His Word in all we believe and do.
• Actively seek direction from God’s Word in our decision making, never choosing contrary to it.
• Remain true to the teachings of the Word of God, including those expressed in our doctrinal statement.

(Ps 119:89.105; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Peter 1:25)

Therefore we are committed to:

• Glorify Christ in our attitudes and actions.
• Exercise our spiritual gifts so we can be more effective in ministry where God has placed us.
• Enjoy freedom from striving and self-effort in our daily life and ministry.

(John 15:5; Romans 6:4; Galatians 5:16, 25)

Therefore we are committed to:

• Trust God to supply the personnel, direction and resources we need to do His will.
• Glorify God and demonstrate our dependence upon Him by making our needs known to Him through prayer.
• Depend on God individually and corporately, and not rely on the Mission in place of God. 

(Proverbs 3:5-6; Romans 4:20-21; Phil. 4,6; Hebrews 11:6)

Therefore we are committed to:

• Consult the sending church on major changes or decisions affecting their missionary.
• Respect the counsel of the sending church and recognize their authority in the life of the missionary.
• Walk in the reality that Global Partners is not doing missions on behalf of the sending church but doing it with them.

(Acts 13:1-3; Acts 15:4)

Therefore we are committed to:

• Carry His Gospel to parts of the world where living and working conditions are often difficult.
• Persevere in completing His task with joy, even in the absence of ease or comfort.
• Demonstrate that the Lord is worthy of any sacrifice we may be called upon to make for Him.

(I Corinthians 4:11; 2 Corinthians 8:2; Philippians 4:12; 2 Timothy 2:4)

Therefore we are committed to:

• Obey God by maintaining the unity His Spirit has provided for us.
• Glorify Christ by demonstrating our need of one another as members of His Body.
• Use teamwork and plurality of leadership effectively to accomplish God’s work.

(I Corinthians 12:25; Ephesians 4:3; Philippians 2:1-4)

Therefore we are committed to:

• Encourage believers that God gives each of His children the privilege of serving and glorifying Him.
• Provide opportunity for service in GP based on the grace of God in glorifying Himself through the lives of the believers.
• Assign ministries in a way that reflects the diversity of gifts represented by the individuals who make up GP.

(Romans 12:1; I Corinthians 1:26; 2 Corinthians 12:9)

Therefore we are committed to:

• Redeem the time as demonstrated by Christ and His apostles in reaching the world with the Gospel.
• Keep focused on the eternal value and destiny of souls.
• Remain mindful of the immensity of the task before us.
• Undertake each task with resolve, giving our best effort for His glory.
• Reflect the faithful character of God by completing our tasks thoroughly and efficiently.
• Increase our effectiveness in serving God at our individual and collective tasks by encouraging training and competency.

(John 4:35; John 9:4; Ephesians 5:16; Ephesians 6:6-7; Philippians 1:10; Colossians 3:23-24)