IDENTITY STATEMENT

We Are

a non-denominational Christian service and outreach program. We serve our local community and we support the outreach efforts of a large number of other religious, social, and civic organizations. All of the organizations we support are comprised of local volunteers who reach out into their own neighborhoods to serve and minister to others in need without regard to the race, creed, color, ethnicity, religious beliefs, or gender of the person we serve.

We are

a not-for-profit, tax-exempt ministry organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Our principal offices are located at 3600 Third Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35222. We incorporated in Jefferson County, Alabama in 1970.

MISSION STATEMENT

We exist

to glorify God daily by our words, deeds, and actions. We strive to serve His people and those who seek to know Him in a positive, loving, and caring manner. We labor to abide in His word and the teachings and commandments of Jesus Christ our Lord, by serving our fellow man within our community. We multiply our efforts to reach multitudes by supporting outreach ministries and community organizations . We pledge to remain humble stewards of the gifts and blessings that God has bestowed upon us, and we will faithfully follow in the pathways in which He leads us.

CORE VALUES

We do not

advocate or oppose any particular denominational distinctives which are Christian in origin and nature, but seek to fulfill the Biblical mandate, "If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men." It is the desire of Christian Service Mission to work in cooperation with all true Christians, regardless of their denominational affiliation, who love and serve our Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe

that there are certain fundamental, universal core beliefs which are central to the definition of true Christianity,upon which genuine Christians of all denominations can agree. Our views are abbreviated herein and more broadly enumerated in our complete doctrinal statement.

We believe

that although our salvation is not earned by good works, human merit or human effort, our Lord Jesus Christ has commanded us to do works of righteousness as a visible manifestation of our faith in Him and obedience to Him. The responsibility of those who are saved to do good works in service to God and man, including ministering to others in need of food, clothing, shelter and other physical and spiritual necessities, is one of the primary reasons for the existence of Christian Service Mission.

We believe

that truly saved Christians, regardless of their denominational distinctives, should seek to work together in every way their conscience and Scripture allows, without compromising the Biblical truths of separation from apostasy, in order to communicate the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to live holy lives, to love one another, and to serve their generation so long as they dwell upon this earth.

The complete doctrinal statement of Christian Service Mission is available from the office of the Executive Director of the corporation.