RSMI Core Values -The Roots Must Go Deep
Expressing the Kingdom of God in the Earth
Core Values Statement
The following are the foundational values that govern Risen Scepter Ministries International in all our endeavors and undertakings. These values being first, are to be the very underpinning and basis for how we operate and do ministry. Moreover, they are to be the beacon that lights all of our conduct and enterprises in our service to Christ. This attitude toward our service to the Lord Jesus may be summed up in the phrase, “Expressing the Kingdom of God in the Earth.”
This expression is not to be found exhibiting worldly arrogance or pride. Rather, it is to be understood to be a manifestation of the character and nature of our Lord as His representatives, culminating in a heartfelt, genuine love toward those for whom He has given His life.


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We choose to never seek personal acknowledgment or reputation in an attempt to elevate ourselves; rather, we must and shall seek only the glory of God for any and all things done through us and our ministry.
Ps. 96:1-9; Isa. 43:12; Hab. 2:14; Lk. 2:13-14; Rom. 16:27; 1 Cor. 10:31; Heb. 13:20-21; 1 Pt. 4:11; Rev. 4:11
Christ-Centered
Rom. 6:4; Rom. 8:38-39; 1 Cor. 11:1-2; Col. 1:17-18; Gal. 2:20; Col. 2:10; Heb. 12:1-2
Bible Affirming
We recognize and affirm the authority of the Bible as God’s self-revelation to humankind, being the very Word(s) of God Himself expressed through His chosen agents and vehicles. It is in the Bible that we not only learn of our Father’s character and being, we also find within its pages what pleases Him as well as His desire and will for our lives. Consequently, to disobey the precepts and principles contained within its pages is to, in effect, disobey God.
Dt. 4:2; Dt. 12:32; Ps. 119:105; Pr. 30:5; Isa. 40:8; Isa. 55:11; Jer. 23:29; Mt. 4:4; Jn. 1:1-2; Jn. 17:17; Rom. 10:17; Eph. 6:17; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Heb. 4:12
Careful Doctrinal Interpretation
Josh. 1:8; Ps. 119:11; Ps. 119:18; Pr. 3:1-2; Mt. 13:1-23; Acts 8:30; Acts 17:11; 2 Tim. 2:15-17
Servant Leadership
Ex. 18:21; Ps. 78:72; Pr. 16:12; Pr. 29:2, 4; Mt. 20:26; Lk. 6:31; Lk. 22:26; Jn. 3:30; 1 Cor. 4:1; Phil. 2:3; Heb 13:17.
Application and Training
We take seriously the directive to involve ourselves wholeheartedly in the building up of the body of Christ through proper biblical instruction. It is RSMI’s Vision to fulfill this directive by Equipping Pastors to Equip their People. However, we have resolved never to teach what we are not willing to do ourselves. In this, we seek to have the heart of Ezra, who was said to “…set his heart to study the Law of the Lord, and to do it, and to teach His statutes and rules in Israel (Ezra 7:10 ESV)”. As a result, the process must always be… Study – Application – Training Others, in that order, if we are to be faithful to the biblical model.
Dt. 11:18-19; Ezra 7:10; Ps. 32:8; Pr. 4:13; Mt. 5:19; Lk. 6:40; Rom. 2:18-23; Eph. 4:11-16; Col. 3:16; Titus 2:7-8; Jm. 3:1-2
Discipleship
We will be determined to practice discipleship on all levels of maturity and toward all ages and to train others to do so as well. This we will do by teaching them not only to obey the commands of the Lord Jesus but also to put Him and His purpose first in their lives. It is our desire to help believers understand that discipleship and growing into the likeness of Christ will come with a cost. This cost requires a separation from the world, yet might also entail a severing of relationships, even close ones, as well as possibly possessions and any other entity of thing that might come between us and His Lordship. We are to lay down our claim to our own lives and take up the cross of Christ, surrendered to His will, and follow Him.
Mt. 16:24-25 c.f. Mk. 8:34; Lk. 9:23; Lk. 6:40; Lk. 14:26, 33; Jn. 13:16-17; Jn. 13:34-35; Jn. 15:1-17; Acts 2:42; 1 Cor. 11:1; Gal. 5:24; Gal. 6:6; 2 Tim 2:2
Biblical Integrity and Honor
Gen. 40:15; 1 Kgs. 9:4; 2 Kgs. 22:7; Neh. 5:14-19; Job 2:9; Ps. 7:8; Pr. 22:11; Isa. 33:15; Acts 23:1; 2 Cor. 4:2; 1 Tim. 3:9; Titus 2:7; Heb. 13:18; Jm. 1:22-25
Faithfulness and Commitment
Those that serve the Lord through Risen Scepter are expected to remain faithful to the commitment by which they have aligned themselves to this ministry. Further, they are to acknowledge on an ongoing basis the initial covenant they declared, seeing it as a triumvirate between RSMI, Themselves, and God. Additionally, owing to this truth, each participating person and ministry entity must remain mutually submitted to each other, with an accountability to the leadership of RSMI and ultimately God Himself. This faithfulness will be seen in our actions as we daily fulfill our roles and duties as part of this ministry.
1 Sam. 12:24; 2 Ch. 19:9; Ps. 37:5; Pr. 28:20; Lk. 9:62; Rom. 6:13; Phil. 3:14; Col. 3:23; Rev. 3:7-10
Love and Compassion
Deut. 16:17; Zech. 7:10; Mt. 7:12; 9:36; Lk. 10:25-37; Gal. 6:2; Eph. 4:32; 1 Pt. 3:8; 4:10
Humility
2 Sam 7:18-29; Ps. 8:4; Ps. 131:1; Ps. 138:6; Pr. 15:12; Pr. 16:20; Pr. 29:23; Ec. 5:2; Isa. 57:15; Jer. 13:15; Mic. 6:8; Mt. 18:2-4; Mk. 10:43; Lk. 18:14; Jn. 13:14-16; Rom. 12:16; 1 Cor. 1:29; 1 Cor. 13:4; 2 Cor. 3:5; Col. 3:12-14; 1 Pt. 3:8; 1 Pt. 5:3
Personal Growth and Holiness
Mt. 13:22-23; Mk. 4:26-29; Lk. 1:80; Lk. 2:52; 1 Cor. 3:6-7; 1 Cor. 14:20; 2 Cor. 7:1; 2 Cor. 9:10; Gal. 5:24; Phil. 1:6; Phil. 1:9; Phil. 3:12-16; Col. 1:10; Col. 1:28; 1 Thess. 3:12-13; Heb. 5:11-14; Heb. 6:1-2; Jm. 1:4; 1 Pt. 2:1-2; 2 Pt. 3:18
Unity of Purpose
2 Chron. 30:12; Ps. 133:1; Amos 3:3; Mt. 18:15; Jn. 13:35; Jn. 17:23; Rom. 6:5; Rom. 12:16; 1 Cor. 1:10; 1 Cor. 12:12; 1 Cor. 12:14; 1 Cor. 12:26; Gal. 3:28; Eph. 1:10; Eph. 4:3; Eph. 4:11-13; Phil. 2:1-3; Col. 3:14; 1 Pt. 3:8; 1 Jn. 4:12
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