Tapestry of Faith: Building Bridges: A World Religions Program for 8th-9th Grades

Handout 3: The ATF Creed - Acquire the Fire

From the no-longer-active website of Acquire the Fire, a touring event sponsored for 30 years by Teen Mania Ministries, a Christian youth organization that staged events with speakers and live music. Read in Christianity Todayabout the decision in 2015 to end the Acquire the Fire events.

1) WE WILL GROW

We know the word and truly walk with God engaging in constant conversation with him.

Joshua 22:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Proverbs 7:2&3

2) WE SEE THE BATTLE

We kill our flesh knowing it's the only way to take on God's nature.

Romans 8:3&4

3) WE WILL BE A SERVANT OF ALL

We give with everything we have, serve with everything we are and live for the benefit of others.

Matthew 20:28

4) WE LIVE THE COMMISSION

Understanding the world has yet to be reached and do everything in our power to rescue the lost here and around the world.

Matthew 28:18—20

5) WE CHOOSE LOVE

We are known by our love of everyone, especially our neighbor and choose love even when it hurts.

John 13:35

6) WE SEEK HEALING

With the world we live in, many of us have been traumatized by our family and our past. We realize Jesus is the one to restore us rather than mind numbing drugs or entertainment.

2 Corinthians 1:3&4

7) WE RESPOND TO OUR CALLING

We obey God's voice and choose to live for that which we are called, willing to pay any price God asks of us.

Ephesians 4:1