Core Values
COMMITMENT
Requires strength of character and “stick-to-it-iveness”. Commitment is doing what you said you would when the mood you said it in is gone.
“Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worth of the calling…” Ephesians 4:1
CALLING
Your commitment should be fueled by your calling.
The calling you have is Heavenly (is the source) Hebrews 3:1; is High (is the standard) 1 Peter 1:17-19; is Holy (is the substance, different from what is common) 1 Timothy 1:9.
Is your responsibility a job or a calling?
CHARACTER & CONDUCT
Character & Conduct must reflect the weight of your calling. Character without power is dull. Power without character is dangerous.
“..His power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence” 2 Peter 1:3
“For the grace of God has appeared..it teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness..and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives…while we wait for…the appearing of…Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us..to purify for himself a people who are his very own, eager to do what is good.” Titus 2:11-14
COMPETENCY
To whom much is given, much is required. You are a steward of the position God has given you.
“But to each one of us grace has been given as Christ apportioned it.” Ephesians 4:7
“It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to bepastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Ephesians 4:11-12
CHEMISTRY
Chemistry reveals your ability to get along with others and how you handle relationships. How you love and serve people is evident in your everyday life and work. Do people smile at you when they see you coming or when you’re going?
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:3-5
COLLABORATION
The organization will be sustained by each individual doing their part. Each individual must be committed to staying at their post and functioning property.
“The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I don’t need you!’ and the head cannot say to the feet, ‘I don’t need you!’ On the contrary, those parts of the body which seem to be weaker are indispensable. 1 Corinthians 12:21-22
“from Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” Ephesians 4:16
INTEGRITY
A person of integrity displays a soundness of chracter. They are able to integrate moral and ethical qualities. Operating from these qualities develops confidence and trust among peers and in the ethical completion of duties. A person of integrity will display wholeness, undivided character, consistency and a lack of corruption.
“For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.” 2 Corinthians 8:21
EXCELLENCE
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is the gradual result of always striving to do better. Today and every day, deliver more than you are being paid to do.
“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not vain.” 1 Corinthians 15:58
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.” Philippians 4:8