Vision, Mission and Values
Vision, Mission and Values
Our Vision
Our Vision
Our Vision
Women for the Lord
We long to see a world where every woman delights in Jesus, knowing their true value, worth and purpose in Him, and serving God and others in courageous ways.
Dia ton kurion’ was the original motto adopted by the Deaconess Order in Sydney. It can be translated ‘for the sake of the Lord’. It encapsulates the way the work of the deaconesses was done in wholehearted service to Christ.
ADM exists to raise up Women for the Lord who strengthen the Church’s gospel witness, transform our communities, and bring glory to God.
Our Mission
Our Mission
our mission
We inspire and empower Christian women to bring the love of Jesus to a hurting world through education, compassionate ministries, community, and public gospel witness.
ADM stands on a legacy of inspiring women who lived out the Word of God in practical ways. We seek to honour this history by offering theological education, enabling compassionate ministries, creating community, and promoting public gospel witness, all with a focus on women. These outcomes are achieved through our suite of programs.
Our Values
Our Values
Our Values
Pursuing our vision to see Women for the Lord, ADM works through and for women. We recognise and uphold that Scripture provides a clear foundation for the inherent dignity and value of women of all ages and backgrounds, created in the image of God, and loved unconditionally by Him. This underpins all ADM’s values.
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God’s faithfulness is the foundation of our faith. The Lord is trustworthy and true; nothing can separate us from his unfailing love, which is shown in Christ’s death and resurrection as revealed to us in Scripture. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we hope to mirror God’s faithfulness as we pursue all things to the glory of God.
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We grieve with those who grieve in our hurting world, responding with loving concern and care. As our Lord Jesus entered into our humanity and shared our suffering, we follow His example in responding to human need with grace, compassion, and justice. We are women of faith in Word and deed.
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We create hospitable communities unified in Jesus Christ where the grace of God is modelled in the way we steward our resources and relate to one another. We always begin with assuming the best of others and extend a generous welcome to all. We make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (Eph 4:3).
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We stand on the shoulders of courageous women who – because of their wholehearted devotion to live for the Lord – dared to try new things to respond to the needs they saw around them. Mary Andrews spoke of three V’s: vision, virtue, and venture. With our hope firm in Christ, we have the confidence and agility to attempt remarkable things for God.
Our Strategic Pillars
Our Strategic Pillars
EDUCATION
Theologically equipping women, and people involved in the wellbeing of women and children, to bring the love of Jesus to their church, communities, and world.
Compassionate Ministries
Caring for women and children suffering in our hurting world by enabling compassionate programs and support of women involved in this ministry.
Community
Creating Christ-centered communities supporting women to grow in knowledge, love, and service of the Lord.
Public Gospel Witness
Raising up women for practical and public engagement and leadership in the name of Jesus.
Our Programs
Our Programs
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Theologically educating women for the Lord
Theological education (accredited and non-accredited) that encourages every woman to integrate Scripture with character, conviction, and skills so that the whole person is being shaped by God’s word.
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Pastoral care for the Lord
The Institute facilitates mental wellbeing and promotes an informed and compassionate response to mental health challenges within the church, with a focus on women and children. It does this through Christian mental health resources and education.
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Communities of women for the Lord
A place for Christian women to come alongside one another and create community (in person and online) and encourage one another to bring the love of Jesus to a hurting world.
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Raising up women to public witness for the Lord
Fellowships awarded to Christian women to complete a major project and pursue avenues to engage a sceptical and hurting world with the good news of Jesus.
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Resourcing women in ministry for the Lord
WIMSS provides small grants to women in ministry to be used for ministry resources, or for professional and theological development.
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Continuing ADM’s legacy for the Lord
Practical and spiritual support to retired female Deacons and Deaconesses.