Family Values
Our core values are the fuel that drives Destiny and the force that holds us true to our mission. Below is a list of values we share as a covenant community.
Relationships
We believe the Kingdom of God is best reflected through authentic relationships with God and one another. We value people above programs and believe covenant relationships help us maximize our God-given potential and purpose.
Worship
Worship is one of our highest expressions of purpose and devotion to God. We value gathering together in worship because it strengthens our faith, unity, and relationship with Him.
Integrity
Integrity is essential to healthy relationships and effective ministry. We are committed to honesty, accountability, responsibility, and living Christ-centered lives in every area.
Excellence
Excellence means giving our very best in all we do. We pursue continual growth, spiritual authenticity, wisdom, and effectiveness while encouraging competence with humility.
Generosity
We believe generosity honors God and reflects a heart of obedience and trust. Through faithful giving, we acknowledge God as our source and help advance His Kingdom.
Education
We are lifelong learners committed to growing in wisdom, leadership, and spiritual understanding. Following the example of Jesus as Teacher, we value equipping and developing leaders at every level.
Leadership
We believe leadership begins with serving others. Our goal is to equip leaders to influence with humility, effectiveness, and biblical character.
Family Values
Our core values are the fuel that drives Destiny and the force that holds us true to our mission. Below is a list of values we share as a covenant community.
Relationships
We believe the Kingdom of God is best reflected through authentic relationships with God and one another. We value people above programs and believe covenant relationships help us maximize our God-given potential and purpose.
Worship
Worship is one of our highest expressions of purpose and devotion to God. We value gathering together in worship because it strengthens our faith, unity, and relationship with Him.
Integrity
Integrity is essential to healthy relationships and effective ministry. We are committed to honesty, accountability, responsibility, and living Christ-centered lives in every area.
Excellence
Excellence means giving our very best in all we do. We pursue continual growth, spiritual authenticity, wisdom, and effectiveness while encouraging competence with humility.
Generosity
We believe generosity honors God and reflects a heart of obedience and trust. Through faithful giving, we acknowledge God as our source and help advance His Kingdom.
Education
We are lifelong learners committed to growing in wisdom, leadership, and spiritual understanding. Following the example of Jesus as Teacher, we value equipping and developing leaders at every level.
Leadership
We believe leadership begins with serving others. Our goal is to equip leaders to influence with humility, effectiveness, and biblical character.
VALUE DRIVEN VISION
Habakkuk Chapter 2:2, “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.” The writer of Proverbs also says that “without a vision the people perish.”
Vision is an essential component for achievement in the Kingdom. At Destiny we believe that for our organization’s vision to be shared with others and achieved collectively, it must be value driven. Its importance must be embraced by all associated with Destiny. Therefore, our vision statement is a summation of our collective values. Each word carries meaning.
OUR VISION STATEMENT
“To develop excellent Christians who work together to fulfill the Great Commission”
OUR COLLECTIVE MISSION
Aggressively evangelize the lost globally
Plant local churches in strategic communities around the world
Assist churches in realizing their maximum potential
Identify, develop and coach Christian leaders internationally
Provide a structure for mobilizing resources, developing ministries, and coordinating common ministry endeavors through the five-fold ministries
VALUE DRIVEN VISION
Habakkuk Chapter 2:2, “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.” The writer of Proverbs also says that “without a vision the people perish.”
Vision is an essential component for achievement in the Kingdom. At Destiny we believe that for our organization’s vision to be shared with others and achieved collectively, it must be value driven. Its importance must be embraced by all associated with Destiny. Therefore, our vision statement is a summation of our collective values. Each word carries meaning.
OUR VISION STATEMENT
“To develop excellent Christians who work together to fulfill the Great Commission”
OUR COLLECTIVE MISSION
- Aggressively evangelize the lost globally
- Plant local churches in strategic communities around the world
- Assist churches in realizing their maximum potential
- Identify, develop and coach Christian leaders internationally
- Provide a structure for mobilizing resources, developing ministries, and coordinating common ministry endeavors through the five-fold ministries
What We Believe
God
In one true and living God who revealed Himself as the Father, Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit, perfect in love and righteousness in all His ways – That God, who discloses Himself through His creation, has spoken in the words and events of redemptive history. This history is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Word who became flesh, the agent of creation and sustainer of all that is.
The Authority Of Scripture
That the Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, are the inspired, infallible, and revealed Word of God – We believe they are the authoritative source of Christian doctrine and precept, that they are God breathed and without error in their original manuscripts.
The Lord Jesus Christ
That our Lord Jesus Christ lived a sinless life – We affirm His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His bodily ascension into Heaven, and His imminent return to earth. We affirm that Jesus is Lord of all.
Our Doctrine Of Man
That man was created in the image of God, but as a result of sin, is lost and powerless to save himself – Man’s only hope of salvation is to be redeemed and delivered from the power of sin and death through faith in the Blood of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again according to the Holy Scriptures.
That God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female – These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Gen 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
That God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11)
That every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31) – Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of Destiny Ministries.
The Work Of The Holy Spirit
That the Holy Spirit, as the fulfillment of the Promise, reveals the truth of God’s Word and endues men and women with power to live righteous and holy lives and to be witnesses of Christ in this world – We believe that the Holy Spirit provides the Body of Christ and its members with the gifts needed for living victoriously and accomplishing its purpose in the earth. We believe all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are available to Christians today.
In The Church
In the Church, as the Body of Christ in this world, and that it is composed of all those who believe in Jesus Christ and have been spiritually regenerated by the Holy Spirit through the Grace of God
In the ordinances of the Church including water baptism symbolizing one’s death, burial, and resurrection with Christ Jesus, in holy matrimony (marriage as defined by the Scriptures), and observances of the Lord’s Supper acknowledging His broken body and shed blood as the New Covenant between God and man
That the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Gen 2:18-25) – We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other (1 Cor 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb 13:4).
Christian Conduct
That God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman
That any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matt 15:18-20; 1 Cor 6:9-10)
That in order to preserve the function and integrity of Destiny Ministries as a part of the Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the Destiny Ministries members and the community – It is imperative that all persons employed by Destiny Ministries in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality (Matt 5:16; Phil 2:14-16; 1 Thess 5:22).
The Sanctity Of Human Life
That all human life is sacred and created by God in His image – Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life (Ps 139).
Our Final Spiritual Authority
The Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of Destiny Ministries’ faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Director along with the Destiny Board of Directors is Destiny Ministries’ final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application.
Statement To Limit Employment Opportunities Based On Religious Grounds
Destiny Ministries reserves the right to limit employment opportunities to those who willingly adhere and pledge in writing to agree with the Statement of Faith and the Code of Christian Conduct stated in Destiny Ministries’ Constitution and By-Laws.
What We Believe
God
In one true and living God who revealed Himself as the Father, Son Jesus and the Holy Spirit, perfect in love and righteousness in all His ways – That God, who discloses Himself through His creation, has spoken in the words and events of redemptive history. This history is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the Word who became flesh, the agent of creation and sustainer of all that is.
The Authority Of Scripture
That the Holy Scriptures, Old and New Testaments, are the inspired, infallible, and revealed Word of God – We believe they are the authoritative source of Christian doctrine and precept, that they are God breathed and without error in their original manuscripts.
The Lord Jesus Christ
That our Lord Jesus Christ lived a sinless life – We affirm His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection, His bodily ascension into Heaven, and His imminent return to earth. We affirm that Jesus is Lord of all.
Our Doctrine Of Man
That man was created in the image of God, but as a result of sin, is lost and powerless to save himself – Man’s only hope of salvation is to be redeemed and delivered from the power of sin and death through faith in the Blood of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again according to the Holy Scriptures.
That God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female – These two distinct, complementary genders together reflect the image and nature of God (Gen 1:26-27). Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person.
That God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, seeking His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ (Acts 3:19-21; Rom 10:9-10; 1 Cor 6:9-11)
That every person must be afforded compassion, love, kindness, respect, and dignity (Mark 12:28-31; Luke 6:31) – Hateful and harassing behavior or attitudes directed toward any individual are to be repudiated and are not in accord with Scripture nor the doctrines of Destiny Ministries.
The Work Of The Holy Spirit
That the Holy Spirit, as the fulfillment of the Promise, reveals the truth of God’s Word and endues men and women with power to live righteous and holy lives and to be witnesses of Christ in this world – We believe that the Holy Spirit provides the Body of Christ and its members with the gifts needed for living victoriously and accomplishing its purpose in the earth. We believe all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are available to Christians today.
In The Church
In the Church, as the Body of Christ in this world, and that it is composed of all those who believe in Jesus Christ and have been spiritually regenerated by the Holy Spirit through the Grace of God
In the ordinances of the Church including water baptism symbolizing one’s death, burial, and resurrection with Christ Jesus, in holy matrimony (marriage as defined by the Scriptures), and observances of the Lord’s Supper acknowledging His broken body and shed blood as the New Covenant between God and man
That the term “marriage” has only one meaning: the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture (Gen 2:18-25) – We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other (1 Cor 6:18; 7:2-5; Heb 13:4).
Christian Conduct
That God has commanded that no intimate sexual activity be engaged in outside of a marriage between a man and a woman
That any form of sexual immorality (including adultery, fornication, homosexual behavior, bisexual conduct, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography) is sinful and offensive to God (Matt 15:18-20; 1 Cor 6:9-10)
That in order to preserve the function and integrity of Destiny Ministries as a part of the Body of Christ, and to provide a biblical role model to the Destiny Ministries members and the community – It is imperative that all persons employed by Destiny Ministries in any capacity, or who serve as volunteers, agree to and abide by this Statement on Marriage, Gender, and Sexuality (Matt 5:16; Phil 2:14-16; 1 Thess 5:22).
The Sanctity Of Human Life
That all human life is sacred and created by God in His image – Human life is of inestimable worth in all its dimensions, including pre-born babies, the aged, the physically or mentally challenged, and every other stage or condition from conception through natural death. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life (Ps 139).
Our Final Spiritual Authority
The Statement of Faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For purposes of Destiny Ministries’ faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline, our Director along with the Destiny Board of Directors is Destiny Ministries’ final interpretive authority on the Bible’s meaning and application.
Statement To Limit Employment Opportunities Based On Religious Grounds
Destiny Ministries reserves the right to limit employment opportunities to those who willingly adhere and pledge in writing to agree with the Statement of Faith and the Code of Christian Conduct stated in Destiny Ministries’ Constitution and By-Laws.
About Our Directors
For more than twenty-five years, Phil and Cathy Brassfield have served the Lord in various ministry capacities. Phil was called by God at a young age to develop leaders. For many years, he has been a trailblazer and designer of innovative and non-traditional ministry and educational concepts. He has served in almost every position imaginable in the local church, including Senior Pastor, and in a variety of executive positions with three different non-traditional Christian Colleges whose primary focus was equipping leaders in partnership with the local church. As the Lord continued to develop him as a Leader, He eventually brought into clear focus Phil’s life, vision and mission. That vision would prove to be Destiny Ministries.
As a seminar and conference speaker, Phil addresses relevant issues confronting leaders in both the religious and secular arenas. His message of grace, hope, and love, coupled with keen insight into life’s fundamental issues, has offered a light of God’s direction to many on their journey through life.
His wife, Cathy, holds a degree in Biblical Studies and serves as a role model to countless women in ministry. She is an intercessor and also manages the Destiny Business Office.
About Our Directors
For more than twenty-five years, Phil and Cathy Brassfield have served the Lord in various ministry capacities. Phil was called by God at a young age to develop leaders. For many years, he has been a trailblazer and designer of innovative and non-traditional ministry and educational concepts. He has served in almost every position imaginable in the local church, including Senior Pastor, and in a variety of executive positions with three different non-traditional Christian Colleges whose primary focus was equipping leaders in partnership with the local church. As the Lord continued to develop him as a Leader, He eventually brought into clear focus Phil’s life, vision and mission. That vision would prove to be Destiny Ministries.
As a seminar and conference speaker, Phil addresses relevant issues confronting leaders in both the religious and secular arenas. His message of grace, hope, and love, coupled with keen insight into life’s fundamental issues, has offered a light of God’s direction to many on their journey through life.
His wife, Cathy, holds a degree in Biblical Studies and serves as a role model to countless women in ministry. She is an intercessor and also manages the Destiny Business Office.
Our Presbytery
Dr. Phil & Cathy Brassfield
Destiny Ministries
Heber Springs, AR
Mark & Laquita Briggs
Riverpark Church
Shreveport, LA
Randy & Renee’ Clark
Triumph Churches
Houston, TX
Delbert & Eloise Herrin
The Fellowship
Texas City, TX
Nelson & Pam Hight
Church of the Crossroads
Cornith, MS
Dr. Scott & Melanie Jones
Grace Church
Humble, TX
Ron & Sherry Liles
Calvary Church
Ft. Worth, TX
Tom & Trina Lowe
Christ Church
West Monroe, LA
Paul & Delia Russell
Christ Family Church
Houston, TX
Jonathan & Stephanie Suber
Oasis Church
Round Rock, TX
The Destiny Team
Dr. Phil Brassfield
Destiny Ministries, Director
Cathy Brassfield
Destiny Ministries, Director & Office Manager
Dr. Landon Galloway
Destiny Leadership Institute, Director
Jeannie Abbott
Director of Member Services, Admin. Assistant to the Brassfields
Amy Dew
Director of Finance & Accounting, DLI Student Services
Stephanie Powers
Director of Communications
Rebekah Harrah
DLI Administrative Assistant
Jonathan Buckland
Director of Recruiting and Partnerships
Alex Suber
Creative Director
Jordan Dunham
Social Media Management
Barbie Estes
Onboarding Specialist
Diana Brassfield
Copy Editor
Board of Directors
Dr. Phil Brassfield | Destiny Leaders, Heber Springs, AR
Pastor Tom Lowe | Christ Church, West Monroe, LA
Dr. Debra Allen | New Hope World Outreach, Pembroke Pines, FL
Pastor Kevin Bates | Life Church, Winnsboro, LA
Pastor Bobby Rivera | Riverside Church, Victoria, TX
Pastor Drew Brassfield | Center Pointe Church, Ocean Springs, MS
Dr. Landon Galloway | Grace Church, Tomball, TX
Pastor Jonathan Suber | Oasis Church, Round Rock, TX
Pastor Alex Rivera | Journey Church, Rocks, PA
