Philosophy

Our Mission

The mission of Diamond Willow Ministries as a Christ centered relief organization is to empower and develop healthy Christian youth, families, and leaders by meeting current spiritual, emotional, and physical needs within the Native American community.
 
Our Vision

The vision of Diamond Willow Ministries is to bring the freedom and peace offered only in Jesus Christ to the Native American Community, becoming a source of light and an example for other communities to follow, ultimately bringing this freedom and peace to surrounding communities and the world beyond.


 Core Values


1) Wisdom (woksape): By meeting physical needs we seek to earn the right to share Christ with others.
Matthew 28:19-20 | Acts 2:38 | Colossians 1:28-29

2) Love (cantognake): We show others the love God has shown us through His Son, Jesus Christ.
1 John 3:16-18

3) Trust (wowicake): We trust God to provide for our needs. We seek His kingdom first, depending on Him for guidance each day, praying about everything.
John 15:5 | Matthew 6:33 | Philippians 4:6, 7, 19

4) Generosity (canteyuke): We serve one another in love. Our gratitude for God’s grace motivates us to give to others.
Galatians 5:13-14 | James 2:15-17 | Proverbs 3:27-28

5) Fortitude (wowaditake): We stand firm against the forces of evil, persevering to the end.
Ephesians 6:13-18 | Hebrews 12:1-3

6) Respect (wawoohoda): We are to be faithful stewards of all the Lord has given us, and live above reproach. We must be good examples of what we teach.
2 Corinthians 8:19-21 | 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

7) Forgiveness (wokazuzu): We will follow the example of Christ and forgive others as he has forgiven us.
Matthew 6:14
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