THE VISIBLE VISION

Our vision is to “level mountains and lift valleys to reveal Jesus.” We interpret these ‘mountains and valleys’ as the emotional, social and spiritual obstacles that exist in people’s lives and seek to identify and address what needs to be removed and restored so that the goodness and love of God can be revealed within society and people’s lives.

We summarise this vision in 3 words. Remove. Restore. Reveal.

VALUES

Our core values reflect who we are as a team. What we aspire to and some of the characteristics that make us distinctive as Visible Ministries.

To fulfil our mission and vision, we recognise the necessity to strike out to new places and reach ‘out of reach’ people. We embrace our responsibility to develop and grow sustainable initiatives while cultivating the courage, faith, resilience, and industrious spirit of the pioneer. We choose to lean in to the unknown, to try something, even if it fails.
Our mission will always require us to be a team who place the well-being, dignity and needs of individuals at the forefront of who we are. We seek to value the unique stories of those we work alongside and serve, reminding us that behind every statistic, email or meeting is a human story deserving of our attention and compassion and we seek to listen, understand, and respond in ways that are relevant, uplifting and empowering.
As a team that is kingdom driven, we aim to prioritise God’s leadership and direction in our work and our lives. We aspire to align our daily attitudes and actions with His character and the inclusive, counter-cultural and upside down Kingdom principles we see modelled in the life of Jesus.

ETHOS

Our ethos is how we seek to live out our vision, mission and values as a team.

We have nine ‘ethos words’ that help define this ethos, with 3 words aligned with each of the 3 core values.

KINGDOM DRIVEN ETHOS WORDS

We chose to avoid a scarcity mindset, trusting we will have enough and can be generous with our ideas, resources and time. We believe that partnership and collaboration often lead to expanding impact and that competitive comparison and fear can draw us away from generous living.
Integrity means “oneness” or “wholeness”. It is essential that we “practice what we preach” and aim for transparency and accountability in our private actions and attitudes.
Acknowledging both the danger and attraction of assuming ‘we got it right”. We will continually to look to God‘s leadership and direction and seek to remain open to being challenged and corrected by others.

PIONEERING SPIRIT ETHOS WORDS

We place high value on not just what we do but how we do it. Creativity can capture attention and enables reflection in ways that are essential to changing minds and lives. Therefore we will go the extra mile, as we invest time, money and energy to embrace the innovation and depth creativity brings to our work.
We aspire to grow both deep and wide- seeking not just to expand our reach and impact but also to cultivate the health and excellence of our organisation. We understand that growth and progress don’t always look the same and every season in nature doesn’t produce fruit. We embrace seasons of stability and we celebrate resilience but are careful not to become settled.
To have confidence in a vision, a plan. To have courage to step forward or to step back, when the outcome is unknown. To trust God and each other and things unseen. As we embody a pioneering spirit we acknowledge the need to be a people who take regular leaps of faith.

PEOPLE FOCUSED ETHOS WORDS

We understand that individual and cultural transformation is often more incremental than instantaneous. We value the concept of the journey, aiming to listen, learn and meet people where they are, to help them take the next move forward.
Stories have unparalleled potential to connect, enable empathy, transform perspectives, and inspire actions. We value stories as a primary means to inform and inspire. Seeking to share a story to help someone else change theirs.
We aim to foster mutuality, recognizing that everyone possesses equal value, worth, and dignity. Yet, we acknowledge our differences, with unique needs, beliefs, and backgrounds that require tailored responses to honour that diversity. This principle is exemplified by Jesus, who demonstrated mutual love for all, while also showing special devotion and attention to the vulnerable and powerless