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Vision
NYACC strives to facilitate the
transformation of the East Austin community from within, through Christian
community development efforts.
This vision is founded on the
following Biblical principals:
God is concerned that His people help those in need,
and those who are poor in the eyes of the world.
- In His Old Testament Law (Deut. 15:1-15)
- In His character (Proverbs 14:31)
- In Christ's example (Luke 4:18; 15:13-14)
- In New Testament commands (1 John 3:16-17; James
1:27; 2:1-4, 14-17; 5:4)
God is concerned that His church demonstrate love
for the poor:
- God commissions the church, not government, to
represent His concern for the poor (John 14:12; 2 Cor. 5:20)
The church should comprehensively serve the needs of
the poor by:
- Helping people physically and spiritually (1 John
3:15-17)
- Demonstrating love and proclaiming the Gospel
- Creating receptivity to the Gospel through service
- Focusing a portion of it's resources and services on
the poor
- Teaching the poor self-sufficiency(2 Th. 3:10)
- Helping the poor rise up out of their situation
(James 2:15-17)
The church should be concerned about the whole cycle
of poverty:
- Family disintegration
- Lack of affordable housing
- Lack of educational opportunities
- Lack of job opportunities
The church should develop relationships in
economically disadvantaged communities:
- Providing acceptance, warmth, friendship and
fellowship
- Providing role models and mentors
- Encouraging those who become self-sufficient to stay
involved in their communities
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