Shared Values & Beliefs of IFTP Members
The following declarations define the IFTP’s common bonds and commitments:
Presence Priority. We believe God’s presence is essential to transformational
success and must always take precedence over human programs.
Obedience. We are committed to abandoning our own ideas and agendas in order
that we might walk out God’s will and purposes in our corporate mission.
Prayer. We believe intimate communion with the Lord of Hosts is the only way to
nurture spiritual intimacy and avoid the pitfalls of pride and presumption.
Relationally Focused. We are bound by long-term, committed friendships rather
than short-term project assignments.
Humility & Servanthood. We seek to advance our common cause by preferring and
serving one another in love according to Philippians 2:1–11.
Accountability. We covet the strength that comes as we walk together and sharpen
one another through times of challenge.
Direct Participation. We are not theorists, but practitioners who mentor and
guide communities to and through the transformational process.
Inclusiveness. We celebrate unity with diversity and look to empower, encourage,
and equip all who desire to bring transformation to the world.
Collaboration. We believe that any attempt to control or compete with others is
incompatible with God’s desire that His body be “jointly fitted together” for
kingdom purposes.
Sensitivity. We are committed to cultivating an ever-deepening awareness of the
feelings held by our Lord, our colleagues, and those we look to serve.
Hiddenness. We seek to avoid the limelight in those situations where adopting a
high profile risks casting a shadow over the work and person of Jesus Christ.
Godly Character. We esteem honesty, integrity and a commitment to holiness that
begins in a personal transformation.
Innovation & Creativity. We reject stale, lazy, and traditional thinking as
unrepresentative of a dynamic God.
Flexibility. We believe a malleable heart and perspective is key to remaining
relevant in a changing world.