Welcome to MatthewHouse.com
Core Values
Loving Service
Out of obedience to God's call to care for the stranger, as stated in Leviticus 19: 33-34 and Matthew 25:35, we seek to express a ministry of loving service to the refugee claimants staying at Matthew House.
Faith Based
Operating out of a Christian faith, we trust in a God who cares and provides for His people. As such, we value prayer, regularly communicating our thanks and requests, relying on Him in all circumstances.
Human Dignity
We believe that each person is created in the image of God, and therefore sacred. From this conviction we seek to respect, and to protect, the value and dignity of each person staying at Matthew House regardless of race, religion or political opinion.
Community
We value healthy community and work to develop one within Matthew House. We also build bridges with individuals and organizations on behalf of our residents, so that they may continue to experience healthy community beyond their lives at Matthew House.
Professionalism
We seek to continually develop and upgrade our skills, systems and working environment. We strive to have integrity and professionalism in all that we do, using our gifts and resources in ways that honour and glorify God.
Ministry Model
By showing leadership in how we serve newly-arrived refugee claimants, we seek to inspire and mentor other groups to begin, or further develop, their own ministries to refugees.