We define CULTURE:
as the values and beliefs of a community of people living out in their behaviors and practices.
A core of our culture is the THEORY OF CHANGE which states:
We believe that God is the center of all relationships because relationships are an extension of God's Heart and care on earth. People and relationships with each other, as well as with Him, are God's chosen instruments for growth. We believe that prayer changes people and situations and is critical to a deepening relationship with Jesus.
Practice of Culture
These elements will give you a glimpse of how we operate together as a community and how implementing these practices can impact your community.
Elements
Waiting on God ( confident expectation)
Hearing from God (noticing)
Listening to God (thoughtful attention)
Discerning from God (direction and wisdom)
Sharing as directed by God (Action Step)
Focus
Availability to and dependence on God and with others
Attentiveness to voice; Is there an invitation?
Receiving from, connecting with, and seeking to understand at the heart level.
Receiving from, connecting with, and seeking to understand at the heart level.
Authenticity, voice, relationships
Practices
Individual spiritual & leadership development; Praying for each other; Corporate reflection on scripture; Practicing spiritual rhythms
Individual spiritual & leadership development; Praying for each other; Corporate reflection on scripture; Practicing spiritual rhythms
Individual spiritual & leadership development; Praying for each other; Corporate reflection on scripture; Practicing spiritual rhythms
Corporate discernment; Practicing indifference; Praising God
Safe community; Networks; Board structure and limits; Supporting leaders; Intercessory prayer
What is Prayer
