DMI ministers in response to Isaiah 61:1, "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound."
As leaders and partners in the Alliance we have principles which serve as guidance in making leadership decisions in our respective ministries. These principles parallel, but do not substitute for, sound doctrine based in Biblical truth. These principles serve as guideposts when faced with temptations to do it ‘man’s way’, when tempted to follow models of others as a pathway to our ministry ‘success’, when tempted to get our personal sense of value and ministry sense of accomplishment from anything other than Jesus Christ, His call in our lives, and His completed work on the cross.
1. As Leaders we find our worth and value in who we are because of Jesus Christ.
2. As Leaders we have all we need in life and Godliness through His finished work on the cross.
3. As Leaders we seek to eliminate emotional and spiritual walls between us and other people.
4. As Leaders we employ servant-hood principles in reaching the lost and in making disciples of those we reach.
5. As Leaders we never exalt ourselves above those we lead and serve and never exalt those we lead and serve above God.
6. As Leaders we seek to develop sending capacity before seating capacity.
7. As Leaders we measure the effectiveness of our ministry through changed lives.
