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Mission

Promoting human dignity by cultivating home for the homeless, and empowering a lifestyle of service for the glory of Christ. Leviticus 23:22

Vision We envision a Midland where our formerly homeless neighbors are not just housed, but truly home—in Christ, in community, and in the local church. We long to welcome more men and women into our village family, where they can experience the stability of permanent housing, the dignity of meaningful work, and the transforming power of the Gospel. As God replaces hearts of stone with hearts that love Him, our neighbors are empowered not merely to survive but to thrive—joyfully obeying the Lord and seeking first His kingdom. Rooted in Leviticus 23:22, our ministry reflects God’s call to mercy through gleaning and empowerment—not handouts—because true worship includes mercy and justice, and flourishing comes through life as a member of the body of Christ. Genesis 2:15; 2 Thessalonians 3:10–12; Matthew 6:33; Ezekiel 36:26; Matthew 28:19–20; Leviticus 23:22

Values

· The Glory of Christ in All Things Colossians 1:17

· Authority of Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16

· Biblical Convictions 2 Timothy 3:14

· Proclamation of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ Romans 1:16

· Faithfulness to God Above All Else Daniel 3: 16-18

· Image of God and Human Dignity Psalm 8:5

· Covenant Community Galatians 6:2

· Biblical Poverty Alleviation Ephesians 4:28

· Local Church Partnership Hebrews 10:24-25

· Mercy, Grace, and Justice Micah 6:8

· Vocation and Stewardship Colossians 3:23

· Hospitality and Evangelism Matthew 28:19

· Faithfulness to God 1 Corinthians 4:2

· Gospel-Driven Collaboration 1 Corinthians 3:7

Goals

1. Gospel Transformation

· Proclaim the Gospel to every neighbor and stakeholder we serve, pointing them to salvation and freedom in Christ. Romans 1:16

· Foster discipleship through Bible studies, prayer, mentorship, and local church connections. Mt. 28:19-20

· Equip and encourage our team spiritually through regular prayer, training, and accountability. 1 Timothy 5:7

2. Community & Housing

· Cultivate a permanent community of grace and belonging for our neighbors, staff, and volunteers. Psalm 127:1

· Build long-term relationships that lead to mutual transformation. Galatians 6:2

· Empower residents to grow in identity, purpose, and responsibility. Galatians 6:4–5

3. Stewardship & Growth

· Grow a mission-minded donor base through faithful storytelling and gratitude. 2 Corinthians 9:7

· Manage and allocate donated funds and resources with the utmost integrity, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that every dollar is used to advance the mission of The Field’s Edge. 1 Corinthians 4:2

· Develop Christlike leaders within our team and board. 2 Timothy 2:2

· Pursue excellence in all systems and operations. Colossians 3:23

· Steward the people God has entrusted to us by serving them with dignity, walking with them in love, and helping them grow into who He created them to be. Galatians 6:9-10

4. Work & Dignity

· Uphold the God-given dignity of work as worship, cultivating purpose and joy in labor. Genesis 2:15; Colossians 3:23

· Offer job training and mentorship to develop skills and purpose. Ephesians 4:28

· Launch social enterprises that provide meaningful and empowering work, dignified income, and sustainability that reflects each person’s capacity and God-given dignity. Psalm 128:2

· Never do for someone what they can do for themselves—promote growth, not dependency. Galatians 6:5

5. Collaboration & Unity

· Partner, not compete, with local nonprofits and churches. 1 Corinthians 12:6

· Celebrate shared victories, trusting God’s sovereignty in all provision. Psalm 24:1

· Lead with humility in city-wide efforts to serve the poor.

6. Faithfulness & Perseverance

· Remain steadfast in mission, trusting God to produce fruit in His time. Galatians 6:9

· Persevere in love through long seasons of difficulty, disappointment, and spiritual battle. James 1:12

· Walk by faith, not by sight, believing that God is always at work—even when progress is slow. 2 Corinthians 5:7

· Cling to Christ as our anchor and hope, knowing that He is faithful to complete the work He began. Philippians 1:6

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