Our name is inspired by the parable of the seeds found in Mark chapter 4, verses 3-20. The parable describes what happens to a seed when it is placed in four different types of soil conditions; on the worn path, on rocky ground, amongst thorns, and onto good soil. We endeavor to be an organization that plants and nurtures seeds of hope and love that will yield thirty, sixty or even a hundredfold in the lives of those we support. From this parable we commit ourselves to these values as an organization, each linking back to the “soil conditions” that everyone struggles with at various points in life. We believe in…

 

worn path

Creativity and Loving Others

Listen for ideas from all voices and don’t be afraid to fail when trying new things in giving of our time, experience and resources.


rocky ground

Building Capacity

Develop and encourage others to use their unique gifts in order to fulfill their potential.


thorns

Focusing on Root Causes

Prioritize solutions to core issues over treating symptoms.


GOOD
soil

Striving for Excellence

God deserves our best.