Core Values

The following statement of LHF’s "Core Values" builds upon our Covenant and Mission/Purposes statements for use in our decision-making and discernment processes.

1. We value Christian beliefs. See Covenant beliefs of LHF, which include:

• Jesus Christ is our Lord & Savior.
• The Scriptures, through the Holy Spirit, guide our lives.

2. We value spiritual growth.

• development of gifts
• seeking / pursuing truth
• accepting, encouraging, & supporting each other in our faith

3. We value commitment to the group.

• mutual accountability (see Covenant), including use of Matthew 18 principles of conflict resolution, when necessary
• all of us sharing responsibility in our leadership and service to each other
• seeking healthy relationships

4. We value and accept diversity.

• welcoming all to search with us with honesty and integrity
• desiring to learn from each other

5. We value creative work in the world. This includes:

• living lives of worship and service
• commitment to peacemaking with each other and in the world
• sharing our faith, knowledge, and love with others
• gratitude and joy along the journey as integral parts of creativity

6. We value and revere all of God’s creation:

• ourselves
• other persons
• all of nature