Theological Framework

Interdenominational Identity

Adventures in Missions is explicitly interdenominational. The organization's staff, leaders, and participants come from a wide range of Christian churches and denominations. AIM does not align with any single denomination but holds to the core tenets of historic, orthodox Christianity as expressed in its Statement of Faith.

World Race participants will most likely experience worship styles, Bible teachings, and Christian community different from what they have previously known. AIM encourages participants to dig into Scripture and have ongoing conversations about theological differences, celebrating this picture of the body of Christ coming together, united in purpose to bring Jesus to the nations.

Doctrine of Scripture

AIM affirms the Bible as the inspired Word of God, authoritative and infallible in the original writings. This is the foundation from which all other doctrinal positions flow.

Doctrine of God

AIM affirms belief in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (the Trinity).

Christology

AIM affirms the full deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, bodily resurrection, ascension to the right hand of the Father, and personal return in power and glory.

Soteriology (Salvation)

AIM holds that faith in Jesus Christ is essential for the salvation of lost and sinful humanity. The organization emphasizes that Jesus calls people not merely to a prayer but to a lifestyle of following Him.

Pneumatology (Holy Spirit)

AIM affirms the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life. The organization places strong emphasis on listening prayer and hearing from God through the Spirit. While AIM does not exalt particular spiritual gifts, it affirms that the body of Christ needs all gifts to be balanced.

Eschatology

AIM affirms the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, eternal life, and the personal return of Jesus Christ in power and glory.

Ecclesiology (The Church)

AIM affirms the spiritual unity of believers in Jesus Christ. The organization holds that the local church is God's vehicle for discipleship, and seeks to work through local churches globally. AIM's distinctive "Church Without Walls" posture holds that the Church is not a building or a denomination, but a living body that goes to those who need ministry.

Missiology

AIM's missiology is rooted in the Great Commission (Matthew 28) and Acts 1:8. The organization believes sustainable faith requires church-planting and missions, beginning with one's own community and progressing to the ends of the earth. Short-term missions and long-term missions are viewed as complementary: long-term missionaries provide direction (the rudder), while short-term missionaries bring velocity and resources (the wind in the sails). AIM's ministry model is based on how Jesus trained his disciples: walking alongside them, modeling the message.