Statement of Faith

The staff and board of directors of Students International believe in the fundamental teachings of the Christian faith as taught by Holy Scripture.

Statement of Faith

Core Beliefs

  • God loves all people and He created us to know, serve, enjoy and be reconciled with Him forever. (Col 3:12-17, Mk 9:35, Eph 4:22-24, Psa 16: 7-11, Eph 2:10)
  • The Bible is the Word of God and the final authority in our lives. (2 Timothy 3:16-17, Colossians 3:16, Isa 55:11)
  • God desires a reconciled community of believers. (Hebrews 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:6-8, 1 Cor 12:12 & 18, 1 Peter 1:22)
  • Followers of Jesus are called to a life of sharing the Gospel to all people. (Mark 16:15, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 25:35-40)
  • The Gospel, through the work of the Holy Spirit, has power to transform lives. (2 Cor. 5:17, John 14:26, Acts 1:8)
  • Godliness involves the pursuit of love, intimacy, obedience and maturity in Christ. (Hebrews 6:1-3, 1 Timothy 4:8, 2 Peter 1:5-9, 2 Cor 3:18)

 

Core Values

  • All people glorifying God, finding their identity and purpose in Jesus.
  • Living according to the Bible and teaching its ways to others.
  • Expressing ministry gifts, and living in harmony.
  • Global witness, in word and action, to those in need.
  • Prayer and a life yielded to God.
  • Becoming disciples through faith in Jesus.