Vision & Values

We believe in the capacity of young people to lead. You don’t need to be old enough to vote to impact your government, your community, or your world. TeenPact trains these young people to embrace their call as the next generation of leaders by giving them the tools, teaching, and opportunities to do so.

We pursue this vision by holding fast to the following values.

Our Vision Statement

Changing Lives to Change the World

Our Mission Statement

We seek to inspire youth in their relationship with Christ and train them to understand the political process, value their liberty, defend the Christian faith, and engage the culture at a time in their lives when, typically, they do not care about such things.

Our Statement of Faith

We believe:

• There is only one God, eternally existent in the three Persons of the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit;
• That the Bible in its entirety is the inspired word of God, inerrant in its original autographs, the only written revelation of God to man, and the only infallible and sufficient authority for faith and Christian living;
• That Jesus Christ, the only begotten son of God the Father, is true God and true man, having been conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of a virgin, Mary. He died on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures. Furthermore, He arose bodily from the dead, ascended into heaven, and now sits at the right hand of God the Father. He is now our High Priest and Advocate;
• That the ministry of the Holy Spirit glorifies Jesus Christ, convicts of sin, regenerates the believing sinner, indwells, guides, instructs and empowers the believer for Godly living and service;
• That man was created in the image of God but fell into sin and is therefore lost and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained;
• That the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe, and only those who receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit, and thus become children of God;
• That water baptism and the Lord’s Supper are ordinances to be observed by the Church during this present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation;
• That the true Church is composed of all such persons, who through saving faith in Jesus Christ, have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit and are united together in the body of Christ of which He is the Head;
• In the personal, second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ;
• In the bodily resurrection of the dead, of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord, of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment;
• That the institution of marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God and is intended by God to be a thriving, lifelong relationship exclusively between one man and one woman and represents the relationship between Christ and His church;
• That God wonderfully foreordained and immutably creates each person to reflect His image as either male or female in conformity with their biological sex. Together, these two distinct, complementary genders reflect the image and nature of God. Human life is of inestimable worth and significance in all its dimensions from conception to natural death and should be protected.

Our Core Values

CHRIST-CENTERED

We believe the chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. All things were created through Christ and for Him, and in everything we seek His preeminence. We aim that every aspect of what we do would exalt Jesus Christ and lead others to know, love, and worship Him. (Colossians 1:15–20; Philippians 2:9–11)

BIBLICAL AUTHORITY

We believe the Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God and is our ultimate authority for all of life. Scripture serves as the final standard for truth and the foundation for just and righteous governance. As we submit to the human authorities God has established, we submit to and obey God’s Word in all things. (2 Timothy 3:16–17; Psalm 19:7–11; Romans 13:1–7)

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

We believe all true growth in godliness is the supernatural work of the Holy Spirit working through the Word of God in His people. Through gospel-centered discipleship, we cultivate an environment that helps students learn and practice abiding in Christ through Word-centered and Spirit-led prayer, study, fellowship, and worship. As we align with God’s design for the family and church, we aim for students to grow in personal holiness and maturity, bearing lasting fruit for the glory of God. (John 15:4–5; Colossians 2:6–7; Galatians 5:22–23)

STEWARDSHIP

We believe all things belong to God, and our time, talents, and resources are graciously entrusted to us for His purposes. As those purchased by His blood, we are compelled to act as faithful stewards in all spheres of life–including our family, church, and state. We seek to honor the Lord through diligence, excellence, and generosity as we intentionally steward the influence He has given us to represent Him in the world. (Colossians 3:23–24; Romans 12:1; 1 Peter 4:10–11)

PRAYER

We believe prayer is both a privilege and a necessity in the Christian life. Through prayer, we commune with our Heavenly Father, express our absolute dependence on Him, and align our hearts with His purposes. We seek to practice personal devotion and corporate intercession, acknowledging that apart from Him, we can do nothing. (Philippians 4:6–7; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; John 15:5; 1 Timothy 2:1–2)