Visible is a Christian charity with a Christian ethos and values. However our projects and programmes are open to all regardless of their beliefs.
THE SCRIPTURES
VISIBLE was established with 2 scriptural passages as foundational to it’s mission and purpose.
Isaiah 40: 3
In the wilderness prepare the way for the Lord;
make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low;
the rough ground shall become level,the rugged places a plain.
And the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it together.
Isaiah 40: 9
You who bring good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain.
You who bring good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with a shout, lift it up, do not be afraid; say to the towns of Judah, “Here is your God!”
THE MISSION STATEMENT
“Level Mountains & Lift Valleys to Reveal Jesus”
THE VISION
We recognise that people have various things that ‘get in the away’ of seeing God clearly
including brokenness, addictions, negative church experiences, background and upbringing.
Therefore is it our vision to:
Make Jesus, His Kingdom and Church accessible to every person.
Identify and work to REMOVE the spiritual, emotional & social “mountains” that create obstacles for every person to connect with God and their identity as God’s child.
Identify and work to RESTORE the spiritual, emotional & social “valleys” that create chasms in understanding and relationship with God.
Identify and work to REACH the forgotten in society with the hope and love of Jesus.
THE PROJECTS
We work out this vision by:
Delivering our flagship initiative
the Naked Truth Project.
Established in 2013, Naked Truth aims to open eyes and free lives from the damaging impact of pornography.
Delivering a response to the problem of pornography that is both public and personal.
Our “open eyes” initiatives provide mainstream awareness and education in the spheres of arts, education, politics, media and the church.
Our “free lives” program seeks to provide practical recovery and support to any individual struggling with compulsive porn use
as well as equipping churches, parents and partners wishing to support those who struggle.
We also see Naked Truth as a “missional project” equipping and resourcing the Church
to demonstrate the character and love of Christ through practical support and a message of hope and freedom.
Developing and delivering creative evangelism initiatives.
In partnership with local churches and with a strong emphasis on communication, arts based programmes, media and online resources,
we aim to give individuals opportunities to understand ‘who God is’ and make informed decisions regarding the Christian faith and life.
We also seek to provide tools and training for churches
to reach their communities and to relevantly communicate, demonstrate and extend the Kingdom.
THE VALUES
Watch this conversation with CEO, Ian Henderson, as he unpacks the vision behind Visible and some of his own background and story.
This was filmed in 2020 for the Message Trust.