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Relational: We believe our ministry and our outreach must be relationally oriented. Relationships are the context in which people understand God's faithfulness. They are the window through which people see the hope we have in Christ. God calls us to reach those in our spheres of influence, those in our everyday life with whom we live, work, play and visit. They are our family members, relatives, friends, neighbors, bosses, co-workers, roommates, classmates, and clients. God has placed each of us in various places for His redemptive purpose to be the light and salt in the life of others. The challenge is to live in those relationships in such a way that we are inviting people to receive the good news of Jesus Christ. Expanding our circles of relationships also means going beyond the borders of our everyday life. Interaction with neighbors around the church, overseas and cross-cultural missions of Presby will be relationally developed and engage a group of people with the intention of nurturing long-term relationships.

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Regional: Our "others" is also defined by region. Presby people come from all over the Greater Seattle-Eastside Area. Some live in Rainier Valley and others in the suburbs, and this will shape our ministry for the foreseeable future. Where people are, so our ministries be. Small groups, home fellowship groups and other ministries outside the building will play a strategic role for the future of the church. We will be more than a singularly focused church when it comes to ministry and outreach. We see Presby as an accessible ministry center where we are built up and equipped, and from which we are sent out to our world.

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Rainier Valley: The geographical location of the Presby facility reveals part of God's plan for us. We believe the valley and the city will be places where we find some of our "others". God has already moved many people in our congregation to express God's love for people in the valley through various existing urban ministries such as SUA, Operation Nightwatch and feeding the hungry. While we are significantly involved in these three ministries, there are yet further ways God wants us to come alongside of them and the people with whom they relate. A personal sense of call leads people to a variety of ministries elsewhere in the church and the region, but we believe the bridge that Prsby can be to the valley and the city as a ministry center will draw yet greater number of people. As we take even one step, we need to continue to yield to the Holy Spirit who may call us to take anther, and then another. As we take these steps, a message of good news will flow to the hurting, isolated, marginalized and the devalued. The history of the Japanese Presbyterian Church itself is a demonstration of God's power and of perseverance, determination and courage in Christ. We have a unique ministry to share and a liberating message of faith, hope and love to proclaim.