The principle behind this powerful verse is that of multiplying our influence. Notice that there are 4 Generations here:

Paul – First there must be a man called and committed.
Timothy – Then there must be a disciple who is willing and desirous.
Faithful Men – Then there must be some who are faithful and available.
Others – Finally there must be those of a “certain kind” who are ready and trainable.

Paul unveiled a disciple-making strategy that Timothy could use to help build the Church in Ephesus. The key was discipleship.

The word reliable or faithful – denotes “one who shows himself faithful in transacting a business, executing a command or discharging an official duty” or “one who is trustworthy and can be relied on.” The word ‘others’ here in the Greek word heteros.

This word denotes not just another additional number but it speaks also of another of the same quality. Therefore this word others in 2 Timothy 2:2 can be better translated as “others of a certain kind”. So what Paul is talking about here is discipleship where we reproduce after our own certain kind.

And this is our primary task as a church – to reproduce disciples of a certain kind.

Our Culture

People come before projects. Relationships are more critical than results. We want a culture where we value people as individuals.

Matthew 25:21 – His Lord said unto Him, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant: Thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: Enter thou into the joy of the Lord.”

This is one thing we all long to hear from the Lord when we cross the finishing line. To have the Lord say to us: “Well done, thou good and faithful servant…”

Encapsulated within this one phrase are core values that drive Oxford Word Of Faith Church.

Our Vision

We see a church so compassionate that people are drawn from impossible situations into a loving and friendly circle of hope where answers are found and acceptance is freely given.

We see a church that the unchurched love to attend, a church that never stops searching for lost people, because God never stopped searching for us.

We see a church where all people can come as they are and find a place to belong.

Raising Leaders

We see a church so committed to raising, training, and empowering a new generation of leaders who are naturally gifted, spiritually potent, and genuinely humble.
Kingdom Focused.

We see a church so Kingdom-minded that we will count whatever the cost and pay whatever the price to see that Kingdom come.

We see a church that creates space for life for God to do what only He can do.

We see a church that is not just “Word of Faith” in name, but Word of Faith in nature.

We pray about Everything

Maintaining a strong, consistent prayer life.

We protect the Anointing

Honouring and preserving the power of the Holy Spirit.

We Honour God

Placing God at the centre of life and decision-making.