A DEEPER LOOK

PRM Philosophy

PRM Core Values

  1. We believe the Gospel of Jesus Christ transforms lives.

  2. We are committed to pointing those we serve to the Savior.

  3. We are committed to being good stewards of all the resources entrusted to us.

  4. We are committed to improve our services and operations in order to be most effective in Kingdom work.

  5. We are committed to gospel partnerships as an extension of the local church.

  6. We are committed to keeping Christ at the center of all we do.

Mission Statement

We exist to serve the poor and needy, shelter the homeless, and share Christ with all that come our way.

Identity Statement

We are a beacon of hope to those experiencing homelessness and poverty on the Peninsula.

Statement of Financial Accountability

Because PRM relies solely on the donations to carry out our mission, it is important to share the financial accountability measures that are in place. 

  • Board of Directors - The CEO of PRM reports to the Board of Directors. This is a volunteer group of men and women who are like-minded in their faith, love the work of PRM, and provide accountability and guidance to the leadership of PRM. The Board of Directors meets 5 times annually where they, among other tasks, examine the current financial statements. 

  • PRM Treasurer (Board Officer) - Each month the PRM Treasurer examines the PRM’s Cash Disbursement Journal so that each financial transaction is seen by someone outside the PRM staff.

  • External Audit - Annually, PRM undergoes an external audit performed by a local CPA firm. This ensures outside accountability as well as keeps PRM up-to-date with for non-profit accounting best practices.

Philosophy

Many groups work diligently to provide material help for the needy. There are also many whose work is to introduce people to God through faith in Christ. The Peninsula Rescue Mission is a ministry seeking to do both. We operate completely independent from the government in order that we might maintain our Christian distinctives.

Doctrinal Statement

PURPOSE: The Peninsula Rescue Mission is an interdenominational organization seeking to work in cooperation with local churches in the ministry of the Gospel. The Mission’s work is based on a conservative, evangelical belief in the teaching of Scripture. The chief aim of the work is the winning of lost souls to Jesus Christ. Herein is the doctrinal position of the Peninsula Rescue Mission.

THE SCRIPTURE: We believe the Bible to be the inerrant, infallible, inspired, authoritative word of God. This inspiration we hold to be verbal (word for word) and plenary (in every part). This inspiration extends to the original manuscripts, but God has preserved His Word for us (II Peter 1:21, II Timothy 3:16, I Peter 1:23, 25, Isaiah 40:8, Matthew 24:35, Psalm 119:89).

THE GODHEAD: We believe in one God at once manifested in three Persons, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These members are equal in essence and co-eternal in existence. The three Persons operate in perfect unity and yet are distinct in office (Matthew 28:19, John 14:16& 26, 16:13-15).

JESUS CHRIST: We believe Jesus Christ existed from all eternity, was virgin-born, lived sinlessly, died for the sins of every child of Adam, and rose bodily, victorious over sin, Satan, death, hell and the grave. Christ is now seated bodily at the right hand of God and is the Head of the Church (John 1:1, Matthew 1:18, II Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 2:9, Romans 4:25, I Timothy 2:5, Ephesians 1:22,23).

MAN: We believe that God created Adam innocent from sin. By his own choice, Adam sinned and plunged the whole race into a state of spiritual death. This condition can only be remedied by faith in Jesus Christ and His shed blood (Genesis 1:26, 3:6, 7, Romans 5:12).

SALVATION: We believe that salvation (deliverance from sin and its consequences) is wholly of God’s grace, received by faith in Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:8, Acts 16:31, Galatians 3:26).

AFTERLIFE: We believe heaven and hell to be real places, the only places where the immortal souls of men may abide after death. Jesus Christ has paid the price of escape from hell and entrance into heaven. Only as one trusts Him can he claim the sure hope of a heavenly home (John 14:1-6, Luke 16:22,23, Revelation 20:15).

SATAN: We believe in a personal devil who introduced sin into the universe and has since been the enemy of God, opposing and imitating the works of God. Satan has been defeated at Calvary and will spend eternity in the Lake of Fire (Ezekiel 28:15, I Peter 5:8, II Corinthians 11:14, 15, Revelation 20:10).

THE CHURCH: We believe the local church is God’s means of government for His own in this age. The Church membership consists of baptized believers in Jesus Christ. All believers should unite with a local church to serve Christ. All agencies seeking to serve Christ should operate in cooperation with the local church. The church is a body of called-out people who should live separated lives (Acts 2:41, Hebrews 10:25, II Corinthians 6:17, Titus 2:14).

THE SECOND COMING: We believe the Scriptures teach an imminent return of Jesus Christ which is bodily and visible (Acts 1:11, I Thessalonians 4:13-18, Revelation 19:11-16).

GENDER IDENTITY - PRM has adopted The Nashville Statement to communicate our Biblical position on gender identity.