"Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked." (Psalm 82)
OVERVIEW
Zoë is a ministry organized around various issues related to sanctity of life and human dignity as precious to God (bioethics, crisis pregnancy, abortion, abortion recovery, mental illness, elder care, euthanasia, etc.).
VISION
The sanctity of human life becomes a vital part of the life of First Free through a large network of equippers, educators, apologists, servants and pray-ers across the ministries of First Free, all united by a respect for life; speaking up and acting on behalf of the weak and defenseless with passion, grace, intelligence, and humility.
MISSION
Zoë Ministry promotes the sanctity of all human life as precious to God by educating and equipping Christians for ministry around pro-life issues, and by ministering to those within First Free who have been wounded by abortion.
GOALS
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Inform – Educate and equip Christians of all ages to understand relevant moral and ethical issues, serve as gracious apologists for a biblical perspective on life and human dignity.
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Involve – Coordinate ministry opportunities at a variety of involvement levels; mobilize believers to step into meaningful service on behalf of others; encourage and shepherd the servants.
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Intercede – Encourage believers to pray for our church, communities, and country; for leaders and policy-makers; for the truth of the gospel to win hearts and minds; for justice, peace, and regard for life.
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Identify, reach and meet the needs of those within the local church who have been wounded by abortion.
CORE VALUES
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Challenging believers to care and equipping them to be involved.
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Faith, humility and perseverance before God's sovereign will and what He allows.
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Graciousness in all we say and do – speaking the truth in love with gentleness and respect.
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Loving what God loves and hating what God despises - a biblical vision for redeemed humanity.
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Majoring on the majors and minoring on the minors - recognize that Christians will be led to different conclusions or understandings and allow them the freedom of their consciences.
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Team leadership in ministry - leaders are servants, calling and equipping others to use their unique gifts
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Demonstrating the forgiveness of Christ to those who have been wounded by abortion.
"Zoë means Life"
For more information, please come to Table #3 in the 2nd floor church foyer or contact Vicki at Vicki followed by @lawusa.com
