Our Mission
Advance the good of the city.
Magnify the mission of Jesus.
Unleash the capability of underestimated people.
The Three Components of Our Mission
Here’s a closer look at what each of these pieces of the mission statement mean to Building Hope in the City and the interweaving of its programs, which demonstrates the multiplied impact of alignment.
We pray, advocate, labor with and contend for a God-honoring vision of our city as it is meant to be: a place of peace, dignity, mutuality, relationship, prosperity and opportunity for all people.
“And work for the peace and prosperity of the city where I sent you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, for its welfare will determine your welfare.”
— Jeremiah 29:7
The mission of Jesus is the restoration of all of creation to the Father through faith. Thus, all our efforts, initiatives and programs seek to make Jesus and His Word known. We’re most interested in building relationships that ignite hunger and thirst in people to know and embrace the purpose for their lives in Christ Jesus. Some of our efforts are more direct in these efforts, others are subtle. This mix of approaches is intentional and strategic.
“For the Son of Man came to seek and save the lost.”
— Luke 19:10
Jesus’ heart was for the poor, broken, despised, feared and misunderstood; He raised and empowered leaders from non-traditional and questionable backgrounds. We live into His passion through initiatives that seek to partner with and develop those who the world undervalues. Our work seeks to create leadership pathways for those we encounter.
“Listen, my dear brothers and sisters: Has not God chosen those who are poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised to those who love Him?
— James 2:5
VIDEO OVERVIEW
Core Values · Building Hope in the City
from Brian Upton
