Some Core Values
the core
I was thinking about my core values. Have you ever asked yourself which ideas you are not willing to budge on? We all have them, don’t we? My first pass at a list is short but I would like to throw them out there. What do you think? What would you add or change?
1. The Bible is God’s word and the foundation of my faith. I believe that it is true and the starting point for anyone who wishes to follow Christ. The Bible tells one story of God’s love from the beginning. Jesus Christ is the ultimate expression of God’s love for us in all of scripture and all of time.
2. Jesus Christ is the ultimate expression of God’s love for us. His sacrifice has provided the human race with the only way to God. Everyone needs to know about Jesus because Jesus loves and everyone.
3. Worship is the way I reciprocate God’s love. I worship God by lifting him up for the world to see. I worship in the way I treat myself, my family and others. God will be lifted up through my behavior. I set aside times to explicitly worship God for how awesome he is.
4. Service is the best way for me to express my core values. My values can be written and read but they are better seen first hand. This is the way in which I will engage my culture.
2. Jesus Christ is the ultimate expression of God’s love for us. His sacrifice has provided the human race with the only way to God. Everyone needs to know about Jesus because Jesus loves and everyone.
3. Worship is the way I reciprocate God’s love. I worship God by lifting him up for the world to see. I worship in the way I treat myself, my family and others. God will be lifted up through my behavior. I set aside times to explicitly worship God for how awesome he is.
4. Service is the best way for me to express my core values. My values can be written and read but they are better seen first hand. This is the way in which I will engage my culture.
Nitro was amazing this year. It was so cool to see hundreds of kids worshiping together in one place. I have heard many great stories about children experiencing God in a way that they will never forget. Thanks to all of the many leaders who make this event so great. 
