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    Values about God

  • We value Jesus Christ as the only hope for our broken lives
  • We value the cross of Jesus Christ and its ability to bring restoration
  • We value God's pursuit of justice and mercy in our world
  • We value the honest, expressive, and formative worship of God
  • We value both an emotional and cognitive response to God and his message

  • Values about Communication

  • We value truth
  • We value the Bible as the source and rule of truth
  • We value speaking and listening in a culturally relevant way
  • We value those who disagree with us
  • We value honest questions
  • We value integrity, authenticity, and accountability
  • We value clarity and transparency about beliefs

  • Values about Relationships

  • We value our neighbors, our city, and our world
  • We value family and deep friendships
  • We value gender differences
  • We value open admission of our failures and weaknesses

  • Values about Humanity

  • We value human dignity and equality
  • We value ethnic and cultural diversity
  • We value sharing, understanding, and celebrating our God-given differences

  • Values about Redemption

  • We value a holistic approach to restoring human dignity
  • We value the just use of resources
  • We value God's work in history and the history of the church
  • We value excellence
  • We value creativity and artistic expression
  • We value the enjoyment, appreciation, and protection of God's creation