Citizens for Life exists to reform culture
to a PRO-LIFE culture
through education, legislation and adoption.
We seek justice for babies’ lives! ·
We adopt to save lives! ·
We march as Citizens for Life!
Three Initiatives of Citizens for Life:
Awareness - Citizens for Life Marches
Adoption – Partnerships with adoption agencies and other churches, building out the adoption arm of Mercy Culture
Action/Activism – Working with For Liberty and Justice in getting pro-adoption laws passed
We believe adoption is the solution to abortion!
We believe God has anointed us to take the giant of abortion down! We believe God has called us to adopt His sons and daughters!
WHAT WE BELIEVE
WHAT WE DO
We seek justice for babies’ lives!
We adopt to save lives!
We march as Citizens for Life!
Ephesians 1:5 (NLT)
God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure.
Galatians 4:5-7 (NLT)
God sent him to buy freedom for us who were slaves to the law, so that he could adopt us as his very own children. And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, “Abba, Father.” Now you are no longer a slave but God’s own child. And since you are his child, God has made you his heir.
James 1:27
Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
Hebrews 2:13-15
“Here am I, and the children God has given Me.”
Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death.
ADOPTION
Life
John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
John 1:3-5
God created everything through him,
and nothing was created except through him.
The Word gave life to everything that was created,
and his life brought light to everyone.
The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness can never extinguish it.
John 6:33
For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
Citizens for Life is a Housed Vision of Mercy Culture Church.
This means that our vision is submitted under the covering of Mercy Culture leadership. We are governed with the same heart and values as Mercy Culture and are represented by the leadership of Mercy Culture.
Health
LEADERS GO FIRST
We remain healthy by prioritizing daily personal encounters with God, pursuing purity, putting family first, and protecting our sabbath so we can lead others in health. Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-8
Forgiveness
IT’S NOT AN OPTION
We love mercy, so we show mercy. Forgiveness is for you, not for them. There is no spiritual growth without forgiveness. Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:14-15, Colossians 3:13
Authenticity
WE DON’T DO FAKE
We disciple through real relationships. We create an atmosphere for people to be open and honest by leading in vulnerability and transparency. 2 Corinthians 11:27-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9
Trust
LEAN INTO AWKWARD
We build the trust, character, and relationships of tomorrow by engaging in the tough conversations today. Matthew 18:15-20, Matthew 5:24
Excellence
GIVE YOUR ALL
We represent the Lord by doing the best we can with what we have. Colossians 3:23-24, Daniel 6:3, Exodus 31:1-11
Generosity
NO STRINGS ATTACHED
We don’t give to get. We give our time, treasure, and talents from a heart of love with pure motives. Acts 20:35, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Romans 13:8
Communication
“DOWN-SHIFT”
We choose to slow down and communicate clearly today, so that we can move forward faster tomorrow. Romans 14:19, James 1:19
Empowerment
OUR HEART, YOUR MIND
We empower those with our heart to lead with their mind. We trade empowerment for teachability and humility. Exodus 18:13-26, James 4:10, Psalm 25:9
Feedback
HEAR-HEAR
We believe healthy feedback is a 2 way street. We welcome opportunities to hear what is in your heart, and we commit to clarifying what is in ours. Proverbs 1:5, Proverbs 19:20, James 1:19
Celebration
PUT IT ON THE BOARD
If you’re not having fun, you’re doing it wrong! We make time to celebrate the little wins that create a big victory. Romans 15:5-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:16, Hebrews 10:24-25
Honor
GOVERNED BY HONOR
Honor reflects Heaven's value. Honor protects freedom, creates safe places, and reflects a Kingdom identity. Honor is about self-control not control. 1 Samuel 2:30, Romans 12:10, 1 Peter 2:17, Matthew 4:1-11, Isaiah 29:13, Mark 6:1-6, Proverbs 3:9-10
Stewardship
THE THIRD OPTION
We manage Heaven’s resources for the Father’s business. The heart’s cry of a good steward is, “It will never be mine; it will always be Yours!” When given the choice between an ownership or employment mentality, we choose the third option— stewardship. Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Kings 3:16-28, Psalms 24:1
Holiness
COME IN
We simply want to be like Jesus—holy, set apart unto God, and fully surrendered to the Refiner’s fire. We know the closer we get to Him, the more we become like Him. Holiness is found in the presence of God. Our heart’s cry is this: “Make me like You, Jesus! Make me holy!” Romans 6:19, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Hebrews 12:14, Revelations 4:8, 2 Timothy 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Our Unique Characteristics
We are a presence-driven organization
We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God.
We put people first
We prioritize relationship over ministry.
We House Vision
Our heart is to partner with the ministries and visions God has given you. We believe that God has given a vision that reaches beyond the walls of our organization. Our heart is to support, cover and birth the vision that God has entrusted to members of this organization through relationship and a heart posture of submission.
We empower women in ministry
We endorse and promote women in ministry. We empower women to fulfill the call of God on their lives.
We love Israel
We celebrate and embrace Jewish culture and the God of Israel.
Our Leadership Standards
Daily Encounters
We engage the Lord through daily personal encounters by welcoming the Holy Spirit, asking the Lord to speak to us, praying the Lord’s Prayer, and listening for His response.
Forgiveness
We exercise forgiveness at all costs by asking for God’s forgiveness, forgiving ourselves and forgiving others. We believe there is no spiritual growth without forgiveness.
Sabbath
We honor the Sabbath and keep it Holy by stewarding our time according to God’s teachings, balancing productivity with a commitment to take time away and recover in order to not risk our health, well-being and effectiveness for the kingdom.
Tithe
We tithe and steward what God has given us. We honor God with our finances by tithing faithfully to our local church and stewarding all the Lord has given to us and our families.
Unity
We protect the unity of our organization by acting in love toward other members, refusing to gossip, and by submitting to leadership.