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A community which is impacting Christian lives…

Who we are

Vision and Mission

What we are doing

Core Strategy

Statement of faith

Who We Are

CLC is a non-profit coalition of leaders from Farsi-speaking Christian churches and organisations. It promotes collaboration and supports local and indigenous churches while remaining independent in decision-making. Members are accountable to their respective organisations and churches.

Vision

We envision the advancement of God's kingdom through the growth of a mature church, the restoration of communities, and the transformation of society.

What we are doing

Support and Assistance

We offer practical help based on Christ's love and compassion. We accompany leaders on their journey by providing active support and assistance, along with encouragement, prayer, and resources. With a heart of service, our goal is to uplift, empower, and bring hope (in their respective ministries and spheres of influence) to those facing challenges. We cultivate an atmosphere of care and belonging, where everyone is embraced as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Education

We are dedicated to preparing and empowering leaders. Our main focus is on providing training and development programs that aim to promote spiritual growth, improve leadership abilities, and deepen understanding of the Bible. We offer workshops, seminars, and mentorship opportunities with the goal of cultivating effective servants and leaders. Through guided learning and practical application, our aim is to equip individuals to make a meaningful impact in their communities while fulfilling their calling to spread the Gospel and serve others with excellence.

Mission

To spread the kingdom of God, we stand alongside the Farsi-speaking Christian community. We aim to equip, strengthen, and meet their needs so that they can have a positive impact as witnesses of Christ in their society.

Core Strategies

I

Community of contributors

II

Coaching relationships

III

Generous and responsible collaboration

IV

Conferencing

V

Operations

I

Community of contributors

We don’t have neutral members in CLC. Whoever comes, comes as a contributor. Every member has the expectation of giving, as well as the opportunity to receive.

II

Coaching

It’s about helping them discover it for themselves. We come alongside the other to help them be attentive to the words and work of God in their life. We recommend them back to their own groups/pastors/communities.

III

Collaboration

We believe in the power of unity, working together, fostering mutual respect, and supporting each other's unique strengths and callings.
Types of collaboration we offer:
a. Connections
b. Skills
c. Resources

IV

Conferences

Invite members to share one strength or experience during breakout sessions, providing space for them to offer their insights with the CLC members. ⁠What happens:
a. Training
b. Sharing about what happens in individual ministries
c. Building relationship
d. Discussion and/or decision-making around pressing cultural and ministry issues, as well as action around emergency issues that might arise

V

Operations

Relationship is a big asset and component of the CLC, it is to hold open a space where the Holy Spirit can work to bring things about organically.

CLC raises money for three purposes, overseen by the board:
a. Administration functions
b. Translation work
c. CLC gatherings
d. Training for both indigenous and international leaders
e. Coaching members

Our Faith Statement

The Holy Bible

We believe in the Holy Bible as God's inspired revelation, guided by the Holy Spirit and conveyed to human authors. It is the sole infallible Word of God, narrating the universal account of creation, humanity's fall, redemption, and the promise of a new creation. The Bible profoundly shapes our worldview and holds unwavering trustworthiness and supreme authority within our Christian faith and actions.

Holy Spirit

We believe in God, the Holy Spirit, who resides within the hearts of believers. The Holy Spirit makes Christ's work effective in individuals, enabling them to turn to God for the forgiveness of their sins and to place their trust in Jesus Christ. We trust in the ongoing ministry of the Holy Spirit, that he unites us as the body of Christ, gives life to the Church, and empowers worship, service, and makes us the witnesses of God, reflecting the likeness of Christ. The Spirit guides us in comprehending the Bible, bestows spiritual gifts, and empowers us to proclaim and demonstrate the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Church

We believe in one holy universal Church, the body of Christ, to which all orthodox believers of the Christian faith belong. We are committed to the two sacred sacraments established by our Savior, Jesus Christ: water baptism and the Holy Communion, both accessible to all believers. We also affirm the essential unity of all believers, constituting one Church in diverse expression, with Christ as its Head. The purpose of the Church is to worship and glorify God for all eternity. Commissioned by Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit, the Church engages in the transformative mission of God within history through preaching the gospel. This includes compassionately serving the needy, pursuing justice and peace, and caring for God's creation.

The return of Christ

We believe in the personal return of our Lord Jesus Christ to judge both believers and unbelievers according to His justice and grace. He will establish His kingdom, ultimately delivering the children of God and all of creation from the consequences of the Fall. We hold absolute hope in the resurrection through Christ and eagerly await the new eternal life where we worship our God, the Father, Son and the Holy Spirit forever and ever.

Jesus Christ

We believe in Jesus Christ, who was born of the Virgin Mary as the incarnate Son of God, fully human and fully divine. He was crucified under the authority of Pontius Pilate, and we believe in His life, death, and resurrection as the perfect atonement for forgiveness and liberation from sin.
Jesus ascended to heaven, taking His place at the Father's right hand, holding the highest position of power over all creation, both visible and invisible. He serves as our perfect mediator and will return in glory to judge the world and establish His kingdom marked by justice, love, and peace.

Humanity and Sin

We believe that God created humanity in His own image, both male and female. However, humanity has fallen into sin by rebelling against God, rejecting His authority, and disobeying His word. Consequently, humanity is estranged from God, one another, and the natural order. Despite the distortion caused by sin, the image of God remains the foundation for the uniqueness, dignity, sanctity, and equality of all individuals without regard to distinctions. God extends His love and care to all people, embracing their cultural and ethnic diversity, and offers grace through Jesus Christ for their salvation.