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