What are values? Values are those things that really matter to each of us. They could be a certain set of beliefs, a mission (or cause) or a philosophy of life. Everyone has a set of values, whether they are aware of it or not. Your values may be different than mine, but we all live according to our values. Values are not something that you are born with, but could have been passed on to you by your family, school or other influences. Values guide the decisions that you make. For example, if you value an intimate relationship with your spouse, then you will do certain things that contribute to that relationship, and you will NOT do things that detract from that relationship. If I value health, then you will avoid unhealthy behaviors (like smoking, drugs, overeating, etc.) and you will participate in activities that foster a more healthy lifestyle (exercise, rest, proper diet).
Healthy organizations also hold to a set of values, which could be unique to that organization. But the strength of these values is greatly enhanced by their common acceptance…the fact that they are shared. If the members of an organization (like our church) share the same set of values, there will be a focus, an intentionality and momentum that cannot be underestimated. Common values help us to determine what we do and what we do not do as a church. They guide the programs that we create, and free us up to invest our time and resources wisely.
At Pantego Bible Church, we recognize four common values that we rally around and call our people to champion in their own lives.
1st: We value connection: Intergenerational, geographic community
2nd: We value transformation: Life-change through the 7 Functions of Biblical Community
3rd: We value mission: Evangelizing in our neighborhood and into our world
4th: We value simplicity of life: Makes the other 3 possible
Our next four leadership blogs will unpack each of these common values and address how, when shared as a community, these values give us laser-focus to accomplish the mission of our church.
Healthy organizations also hold to a set of values, which could be unique to that organization. But the strength of these values is greatly enhanced by their common acceptance…the fact that they are shared. If the members of an organization (like our church) share the same set of values, there will be a focus, an intentionality and momentum that cannot be underestimated. Common values help us to determine what we do and what we do not do as a church. They guide the programs that we create, and free us up to invest our time and resources wisely.
At Pantego Bible Church, we recognize four common values that we rally around and call our people to champion in their own lives.
1st: We value connection: Intergenerational, geographic community
2nd: We value transformation: Life-change through the 7 Functions of Biblical Community
3rd: We value mission: Evangelizing in our neighborhood and into our world
4th: We value simplicity of life: Makes the other 3 possible
Our next four leadership blogs will unpack each of these common values and address how, when shared as a community, these values give us laser-focus to accomplish the mission of our church.
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