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Our Values

The Great Commandment – Matthew 22:37-40

Passionate love for God—demonstrated by lives that declare His glory

• Spend time with God.
• Follow the life model of Jesus.
• Participate in God’s family.
• Carry out God’s mission.

Compassionate love for self—demonstrated by a life that accepts God’s grace

• Seek progress not perfection.
• Please God more than people.
• Accept support from others.
• Embrace freedom to create, try, fail, succeed, try again.
• Serve according to opportunity, call, gifts and passion.
• Live with a sense of adventure, and enjoy God on the journey.

Impassioned love for people—demonstrated by a faith community that proves God’s love

• Build God’s family before the buildings—Today’s Family.
• Give priority to the people God misses most—Tomorrow’s Family.
• Let purpose guide practice.
• Use resources to build relationships.
• Put people before programs.
• Participation is more important than perfection.
• Equip people for service and mentor toward maturity.