Personal Values

It is not what a man does that is of final importance, but what he is in what he does. The atmosphere produced by a man, much more than his activities, has the lasting influence.

 ... Oswald Chambers

Values are like gravity and the north pole - they are the constant attraction in a desired direction.  Along the journey, we can hear God's voice and follow that lead, but values are the constant guiding voice of our lives.

Personal Values – To succeed apart from these values is to fail

Relationship

• People come first
• Our ability to care and relate to people is the foundation for all activity

Wholeheartedness

• Enthusiasm, passion, focus and joy are the contagious attributes of wholeheartedness

Integrity & Excellence

• Unwavering personal integrity, ethical character and practices, clear articulation and accurate representation of abilities and accomplishments are the essential ingredients of excellence and integrity

Congruence

• Who we are speaks louder than what we say, therefore for our words to have authority and influence, they must be congruent with our lifestyle
• Being genuine and authentic, being true to oneself, owning one’s stuff

Be Positive

• Believe the best of others to bring out the best in others
• Find a way, not an excuse

Authenticity

• Transparency and authenticity are the pathway to joy

Joy

• Deep, natural, steady joy is the byproduct of a life consecrated to Jesus.

Serving

• Serving others before yourself is the pathway to greatness
• We serve others by being encouraging, enabling and empowering

Family

• When you win at home, you win
• All success in life is built on this foundation

Hospitality

• The joy of honoring others by sharing your home and life’s blessings

Generosity

• Healthy and caring people are generous in heart, lifestyle and resources and inspire others to embrace these values

Intimacy

• Intimacy and friendship with God is my deepest passion. It focuses all other values and is the wellspring for all sacred and secular activities.
• Capacity for intimacy with God is prerequisite for intimacy, friendship and authenticity with people
• Learning the secrets of His presence is my life’s quest and my true north
• Power is meant to flow from us and through us to the degree that we can abide in His intimate presence.