CORE VALUES
Community
Pride/Confidence, Teamwork, Fruit of the Spirit
The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members. ~ Coretta Scott King
If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. ~ African Proverb
For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.
Romans 12:4-5
Resilience
Grit, Hope, Growth, Maturity
The ability to overcome adversity. We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can't have both. Not at the same time. Vulnerability is not winning or losing; it's having the courage to show up and be seen when we have no control over the outcome. ~ Brene Brown
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you are involved in various trials, because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance. But you must let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing.
James 1:2-4
Integrity
Honesty, Dependability, Truthfulness
Living (with) a strong ethic even when no one is watching.
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Proverbs 21:3
Tenacity
Commitment, Ownership/Accountability, Grit
Tenacity is the ability to hang on when letting go seems more attractive. ~ Anonymous
I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 3:13-14
Respect
Gratitude, Humility, Honor
Treat people the way you want to be treated. Talk to people the way you want to be talked to. Respect is earned, not given. ~ Hussein Nishah
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
Romans 12:10
Adaptability
Wonder/Curiosity, Excellence, Innovation, Trust
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. ~ Stephen Hawking
We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. ~ Dolly Parton
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6
Service
Gratitude, Justice
Service is what prayer looks like when it gets up off its knees and walks around in the world. ~ Michael J. Graham, S.J.
The greatest among you will be your servant. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
Matthew 23:11-12