Core Values
Spirit of Martyrdom is inspired by Acts 1:8:
"You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses (martyrs) both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth."
Ministry Motto
"Serving the Church; the living martyrs, and witnessing Jesus Christ to Muslims."
Vision Statement
The Spirit of Martyrdom ministry...
- Existing for the glory of God by serving the Church;
- Assisting persecuted brothers and sisters globally, the living martyrs;
- Speaking on behalf of our persecuted family;
- Equipping Christians to serve as witnesses around the world;
- Presenting Muslims with the witness of Jesus Christ.
Core Values
- Spirit of Martyrdom keeps forefront the
Christ-like characteristics of Faith, Hope and Love.
The greatest value being love. (1 Cor 13:13) We shall
express these godly characteristics in every part of our ministry. Our lives
and work shall live out these expressions of the Body of Christ.
- Faith includes holding on at great cost and persevering with calculated risk. This value is seen in scripture and life as faithfulness, courage and integrity.
- Hope builds upon faith and incorporates vision. This is a vision for the lost, the unrighteous, the violent, persecutors, sinners of all sorts. Hope includes redemption, healing, relief in suffering.
- Love is the greatest foundation for our ministry. Love is based upon sacrifice. The greater the sacrifice the greater love is expressed. Martyrdom is love and loss of life is ultimate love. We seek to honor the loving martyrs and encourage them.
- Spirit of Martyrdom considers relationships
as priority. Relationships with God and others are strongest when based upon a
martyr’s love and their service. As the scripture states that disciples shall
be known by their love.
- First our relationship with God through Jesus Christ and filled with His Holy Spirit
- Second relationships with the global Body of Christ. Those relationships are found in all who call upon Christ as their Lord and savior.
- Third relationships with all mankind. Believing that God desires that no one perish. Holding on to hope that all mankind are not beyond God’s grace.
- We give preference to the underdog. Christians are the number one persecuted discriminated minority group in the world. We unapologetically serve suffering Christians first and then reach out to the lost and enemies of Christ second. Christ came for the unrighteous not the righteous and the sick not the healthy so we desire redemption for the worst of sinners and justice as possible. As our sister in Christ and widower of her martyred husband said, “Justice is to share the love of Christ’s work with others.”
- We seek out those who suffer for His name. We mourn with those who mourn and rejoice with those who rejoice. We bear together the cross of Jesus Christ.
- We desire reconciliation for all mankind and persevere with hope. Remembering that a bruised reed, Christ will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish.
- Spirit of Martyrdom is a ministry that was started by the grace of God and
the work of the Holy Spirit. It belongs to Christ and He is the head. In this
regard SOM will practice corporate and individual humility.
Humility being defined as not thinking low of oneself and not thinking high of
oneself but the freedom not to have to think of oneself.(Gal 2:20) Our
identity is found as new creations in Christ. Therefore, SOMwill boldly and courageously proclaim and execute its mission with aim at
lifting all the work of Christ and His Kingdom as possible.
- We aim to network with other likeminded and complimentary ministries in order to serve the martyrs of the Body of Christ.
- In relationships with other ministries and individuals we seek mutual benefiting relationships. In the short term we prefer to be wronged than to wrong.
- In faithfulness to the mission purpose of Spirit of Martyrdom we encourage, applaud, and strengthen the work of other ministries and individuals believing that God rewards and provides for the needs and recognition of Spirit of Martyrdomand its employees.
- Spirit of Martyrdom recognizes the multiplicity of needs globally of the martyrs and therefore encourages corporate and individual creativity, ingenuity, and even supporting new ministries as needed.
- Internationally when serving the martyrs of the Body of Christ Spirit of Martyrdom members seek to learn and listen before decisions are made and work is delegated.
- Spirit of Martyrdom is exemplary in manners of finance.
Spirit of Martyrdom seeks accountability in all financial matters. Practicing transparency with
practicality. Seeking wisdom in communication of money matters. Spirit of Martyrdomis a ministry of faith, trusting God to meet our needs.
- Financial practices are done so as to avoid even a hint of evil.
- In manners of donor relationships and communications we never manipulate. We state our needs with confidence believing if this is God’s work it is His provision and He will ultimately lead hearts to give.
- We prioritize ministry to the donors first and let God worry about the financial needs.
- Spirit of Martyrdom desires to pay its employees a living wage. This means that families can live at an average level regarding cost of living determined by merit, training, experience and the greater community where they live. Spirit of Martyrdom encourages couples and families to unified ministry and therefore aims to compensate the bread winner at a living wage.
- Recognizing that some believer’s gift is service and have means to volunteer, Spirit of Martyrdomencourages and honors volunteers and their service.
- Spirit of Martyrdom is committed to spending ministry funds for its mission purpose as efficiently as possible. We avoid accumulation of large funds and savings accounts. We believe that when donors give to the work of the martyrs that those funds should be spent in their behalf as soon as possible.
- Spirit of Martyrdom seeks prayer on all
levels.
- Spirit of Martyrdom Board of Directors value and practice prayer for all duties.
- Spirit of Martyrdom employees practice prayer in their duties.
- Spirit of Martyrdom encourages prayer with donors and in all relationships. We desire a ministry that is covered by prayer and seeks prayer partners.
- Spirit of Martyrdom seeks balance between
international ministry and domestic ministry. It understands mutual dependence
as a Bride of Christ. As Spirit of Martyrdom serves the persecuted martyrs, the persecuted serves
the martyrs in free and prosperous nations. Therefore we seek a mutually
benefiting balance in budgeting, time and service.
- As the domestic resources and funds raises so the benefit increases to persecuted martyrs and ministries. Likewise, as ministry expands internationally with persecuted martyrs Spirit of Martyrdom serves the witnesses of the free world with testimonies of faith, hope and love. Spirit of Martyrdom desires to inspire martyrs of all kinds.
- Spirit of Martyrdom builds its relationships domestically and internationally upon Biblical trust and wisdom. Spirit of Martyrdom rewards and honors ministries and individuals with time tested integrity that has shown the fruit of the spirit. Spirit of Martyrdom practices trust beginning with little resources in new relationship and builds up to greater resources over seasons as God blesses.
- Spirit of Martyrdom honors the martyr’s heritage. We teach the Hebrew and Greek doctrine of scripture regarding martyrdom. We determine to bring attention to the sacrifice of the martyrs throughout history. We give special tribute to Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand and their influence in this ministry. We also seek to honor even the smallest sacrifice and contribution of the friends of Spirit of Martyrdom.
Spirit
of Martyrdom
Spirit
of Martyrdom
Spirit
of Martyrdom