Core Values
The following statement of LHFs "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 Gods creation:
- ourselves
- other persons
- all of nature