...Ministry Philosophy...
As a ministry to children and families, the Texas Baptist Home for Children expresses
its philosophy by firmly holding to the following values:
- Service: We believe that each worker must have a sense of
God’s calling in their life in order to commit themselves to the mission entrusted to
us and to create a fertile climate for spiritual service to those in need so they may
experience Christ’s healing in their lives.
- Christian:
We recognize the Bible as the ultimate standard by
which we must judge all decisions and actions, and we believe that the truth of the gospel
is best shared in a loving and supportive relationship where our witness is reflected in
both words and deeds.
- Integrity: We hold to the highest standards of accountability to
God, to those we serve, and to those who make this ministry possible; and we practice
faithful stewardship for all resources entrusted to us.
- Professionalism:
We strive to provide the highest quality and
most competent program of care to meet the needs of troubled children and families in the
context of Christian care, and we endeavor to stay knowledgeable of current development,
techniques, and innovations in child and family services to enhance our skills and enable
us to better meet the needs of those we serve.
- Churches: We hold as valuable that this ministry is an extension
of the ministries of the local churches, and we will conduct our activities in a way that
will support and complement the local church and will avoid any affiliation that
compromises or weakens our relationship with the churches of the BMA of Texas.
- Community: God placed us in the Waxahachie community for a
special purpose, thus, we will maintain a close and effective relationship with those in
the community who share our same convictions and commitment to helping children and
families.
- Staff: We respect those serving in this ministry and we place a
high value on the uniqueness and special God-given gifts of each staff member. We
are a “family” who cares for one another and who considers ourselves to be
“co-laborers” together in a ministry built on prayer, love, faith, and hope in
God.
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