Ferry's In The Jungle

Ferry's In The Jungle
1 Peter 1:22b "Love one another deeply, from the heart."

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

The Center Vision and Objectives


As we work in partnership ministries here in Ecuador one of our greatest joys is to be an active part of the The Center's launch team. Read on to learn more about the vision and objectives of this empowerment center. 
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The Center
Shell Ecuador

Vision
The Center serves to bring culturally relevant instruction and interchange through multi-national partnerships to the indigenous people of Ecuador.

Objectives
Partnering with multi-national Christ-followers in order to transform lives; To know Jesus, to love Jesus, to share Jesus. To equip indigenous people and their families to live abundant lives in Christ, wherever the Lord places them while incorporating a holistic life and livelihood approach. Considering this empowerment model, The Center initiatives will incorporate elements of both spiritual and physical wellbeing while enabling sustainable growth as individuals, families, tribes and nations.


As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)

The Center serves as a tool for culturally relevant instruction and interchange resulting in sustainable empowerment amongst the indigenous, their families, and their tribes. The aim of this tool is to empower and equip others, leveraging and connecting resources, both globally and locally, to provide hope in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The multi-cultural interplay of ideas and skills within a Christian context empowers the indigenous with practical life skills and spiritual formation, while encouraging and sharpening the lives of both instructors and students. Topics and areas of ministry may include but are not limited to:


Spiritual Formation:
  • Leadership & ethics training
  • Biblical overview
  • Worldview
  • Church leadership
  • Topical studies
  • Mission training
  • Women’s studies
  • Marriage
  • Family & parenting
  • Character Development
  • Studies of relevant topics (addictions,
    suicide, etc.)

Practical Life Skills:
  • Studies of relevant topics (addictions, suicide, etc.)
  • Business & Micro Enterprise
  • Finance & budget
  • Legal rights & responsibilities
  • Carpentry
  • Mechanics
  • Agriculture
  • Dentistry
  • Medical & hygiene
  • Computers & technology
  • Economics
  • Aquaculture
  • Forestry

Partnership & Teams
The Center’s success depends upon cooperation and unity within the body of Christ. Like-minded organizations, businesses, churches & short-term teams, individuals, and those in the surrounding community are actively invited to join in the this ministry.

To know Jesus~To love Jesus~To share Jesus 
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