We prioritize our personal relationship with God above all else.
Treating consistent devotions as a non-negotiable and cultivating a regular prayer life
Stepping back from ministry responsibilities if needed to re-prioritize my relationship with God
We guard against moral failure and the encroachment of worldly values.
Adopting appropriate guardrails to protect marriage and personal purity
Exercising restraint with media consumption and "gray area" issues such as alcohol
Engaging in honest self examination and personal repentance before God
We sacrifice and labor for the salvation of souls.
Staying focused on soul-winning and proclaiming the gospel
Moving to new cities to start new evangelistic ministries
Being a good witness to friends and family, at home and at work
We show up, work hard, and do whatever is needed.
Being willing to take on whatever task is needed for our common mission
Continuing to uphold the tradition of "all hands on deck" and responding to needs
Being trained up in a variety of contexts to serve and bless others
We are open and honest in our relationships.
Sharing honestly about personal struggles (mental, emotional, physical, spiritual) and accepting help
Speaking the truth in love and welcoming feedback
We treat time and money as entrustments from God.
Stewarding God's money by giving tithes and offerings faithfully
Stewarding God's time by showing up to gatherings and adapting my schedule as necessary
Living a simple life counter to our selfish and materialistic culture
We put our community and common mission over personal preferences.
Living close enough to one another to embody Acts 2 "day by day"
Carrying one another's burdens through all circumstances and seasons of life (childrearing, illness, financial need, etc.)
We mature in Christ by discipling and being discipled in every area of life.
Being willing to be discipled by a mentor in character, spiritual growth and ministry
Embracing my responsibility to mentor and bless the next generation of believers
Adopting a default posture of support toward whoever is leading
We serve with lifelong friends and support married couples to minister together.
Seeking biblical reconciliation to preserve relationships for the long haul
Striving for non-competitive, mutually encouraging, David-Jonathan like relationships
Supporting couples with children to have bandwidth for ministry
We embrace being a minister as our primary calling and mission.
Living on mission as the filter for making personal decisions
Maintaining priority of ministry through the seasons of life, serving in accordance with my capacity and life situation
Calibrating our identity by heroes of faith past and present