The Core Values of IBS-STL Global
Preamble
The people of IBS-STL Global are God's people assigned
the specific mandate of impacting the lives of others for Christ through
the provision of God's Word.
As God's people, we recognize that:
- We once lived in alienation from God because of our sins and rebellion.
- We have been reborn as a result of God's grace to us and so now we live
in a new relationship with Jesus Christ and trust in his saving power.
- We enter the future with changed lives, eager to share the Gospel with
others until Christ returns.
Because we are God's people, we are bound by clear biblical standards which
guide our lives and ministry. These are found throughout the Scriptures in
passages such as the following:
- He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD
require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly
with your God. Micah 6:8
- Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy,
to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God–this
is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the
pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your
mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is–his
good, pleasing and perfect will. For by the grace given me I say
to everyone of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you
ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance
with the measure of faith God has given you. Romans 12:1-3
- Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do
not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary,
by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to every
man's conscience in the sight of God. For we do not preach ourselves,
but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus'
sake. 2 Corinthians 4:2,5
- So we make it our goal to please him, whether we are at
home in the body or away from it. For we must all appear before the
judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive what is due him
for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. 2 Corinthians
5:9-10
- You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use
your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another
in love. Galatians 5:13
- May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus
Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to
the world. Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything;
what counts is a new creation. Galatians 6:14-15
- ...to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to
put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness
and holiness. Ephesians 4:23-24
- Be very careful, then, how you live–not as unwise but as wise,
... Ephesians 5:15
- And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in
the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through
him. Colossians . 3:17
- Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved,
a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles
the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15
Core Values
In fulfillment of our mission statement, we the staff of International
Bible Society subscribe to the following Core Values:
Authority - We believe God’s Word to be our infallible authority. In
order to accomplish our mission, we must adhere to the principles and
practices revealed in God’s inspired Word. Psalm 119:14-16
Integrity – In all our dealings, we will follow the highest
ethical standards to ensure our stewardship of the resources entrusted to
us. We are responsible before God, one another and all people for our programs,
relationships, personal lifestyles and expenditures of time and money. Psalm
41:12
Prayer – Our very existence depends upon the will of God. Prayer demonstrates
our dependence on and submission to God. Jeremiah 33:3
Excellence – We must work to do God’s will, by His power, with all our
heart. Proverbs 22:29
Vision – We are committed to pursuing a vision for the ministry God has
called us to. We believe that the Holy Spirit will reveal to us the
future ministry God has entrusted to us. What we do each year must
be in concert with the vision for the future. Habakkuk 2:3
Relationship – We strive to serve one another and love one another, believing
that mutual interdependence, respect and the combining of our gifts
are essential to the fulfillment of our mission. Philippians 2:3
Obedience – Obedience to the Word and will of God is a prerequisite for
the success of any God-honoring mission. As a result, IBS values and
expects obedience to God and views it as a fundamental component to fulfilling
the mission of making disciples of Christ. John 14:15
Creativity – To create is to make something new from something old. Because
the gospel is the best news that anyone could ever receive, we refuse
to present it as dull or boring. We accurately translate and publish the
Bible’s inherent vibrancy and color with presentations that are attractive,
fresh, intriguing, relevant and compelling. Ephesians 3:8-9
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