Beliefs and Values

Our core beliefs are decidedly Christian, and we are please to work with organizations that are also Christian.

While our core beliefs unite us with all Christians, our distinctive beliefs set us apart and give us purpose.

Our values define how we work and make decisions on a day-by-day basis.

Core Beliefs

Treasures in Heaven holds to these basic Christian beliefs and will only support organizations whose beliefs are in accordance with these Treasures in Heaven basic Christian beliefs as taken from the Apostle's Creed and the Nicene Creed.

• We believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
• We believe in Jesus Christ, his only begotten Son, our Lord,
  • who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,
  • was crucified, died, and was buried;
  • On the third day he rose again;
  • He ascended into heaven,
  • He is seated at the right hand of the Father,
  • He will come to judge the living and the dead,
  • and His kingdom will have no end.
• We believe in:
  • the Holy Spirit,
  • one holy, universal Church,
  • the communion of saints,
  • the forgiveness of sins,
  • the resurrection of the body,
  • and the life everlasting.

Distinctive Beliefs

Treasures in Heaven also holds to these beliefs that more completely define our evangelical Christian faith and distinctly set us apart as a ministry.

• The Holy Bible — the Holy Bible, consisting of the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, is the revelation of God to mankind, is verbally and fully inspired by Him, is sufficient for the knowledge of God and His will that is necessary for the eternal welfare of mankind, is infallible and inerrant in its original manuscripts, and is the supreme and final authority for all Christian faith and conduct.
• The Great Commission — The Lord Jesus Christ commanded all believers to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world and to disciple men of every nation.
• Response To God — God commands everyone everywhere to believe the gospel by turning to Him in repentance and receiving the Lord Jesus Christ.
• The Church — The Church of Jesus Christ is the universal company of God's redeemed people, His Body, of which He is the head, His Bride, whom He loves infinitely, and His temple, in which He dwells. This universal Body of Christ is visibly expressed in local assemblies, whose purpose is to glorify God through worship, fellowship, instruction in God's Word, observing the ordinances and training in service to the world. The supreme task in the mission of the Church is to make disciples for Christ in all the nations through the proclamation and teaching of the Gospel. The Church is also to demonstrate the love and compassion of Christ, through word and deed, in an alienated world.
• Para-Church Organizations — In addition to their commitment to a local church, Christians may properly involve themselves in para-church organizations for specialized ministry.
• Giving
  • All the wealth on this planet ultimately belongs to God.
  • God entrusts Christians with stewardship of the resources He gives us.
  • The Holy Spirit leads Christian individuals and groups in the management and giving of God's entrusted resources.
  • God expects Christians to be wise and strategic in the way they use His resources to carry out His will.
  • God blesses believers when they are obedient to give 10% of their income to the work of God.
  • The Christian's first responsibility in tithing is to support a local church, which should be the primary agent for making disciples for Christ in all the nations.
  • The local church has a responsibility to filter, coach, encourage, and support those in their congregation who are called by God to serve as missionaries.
  • Individual Christians are led by the Holy Spirit to encourage, pray for, partner with, and financially support those around them who are called by God to a specific ministry or mission.
• Christ's Return
  • We believe in the personal, bodily and glorious return of our Lord Jesus Christ. The coming of Christ, at a time known only to God, demands constant expectancy and, as our blessed hope, motivates the believer to godly living, sacrificial service and energetic mission.
  • Christ will not return until every tribe, tongue and nation on Earth has a group of redeemed and transformed Christ-followers.

Our Values

• Community

  We are a movement of Christian donors, missionaries, and believers, changing the world by sharing in the spreading of the love and truth of Jesus.

• Generosity

  In love, we generously, gratefully, joyfully and sacrificially give to God's work in the face of alternative pressures.

• Support

  We will financially enable and partner with those who are called to do God's work.

• Stewardship

  We are a part of God's story, using his money, his provision, and his guidance to accomplish his task. We will be purposeful, strategic, and full of faith in the way we handle the resources and purpose God has entrusted to us.

• Transformational

  We are overwhelmingly convinced that the Lord's work is not simply an improved standard of living, but a transformed life for all who receive.

• Gospel

  Receiving the radical love, teachings, and forgiveness of Jesus enables us to become children of God and receive a new, eternal life.

• All People

  The Lord Jesus Christ commanded all believers to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world and to disciple men of every nation. People from every nation will hear and be transformed by the gospel before Jesus returns.

• Eternal Legacy

  We will pursue sustainable growth of resources and giving to the work of God until the Great Commission is complete and Christ returns. Our hope is that the world rejoices over our presence and partnership in bringing Heaven on Earth through renewal and restoration.