values-driven

at the summit we have 7 core values (they are listed below).  after hours of discussions (with mary and our leaders) we were able to clarify what was really important to us and identify what we would put our ministry focus on (and where we would spend our energy and resources).  

Jesus was values-driven!  he valued people and devoted his entire ministry to reach and rescue the broken, lost and hurting.  our values our ultimately inspired by Jesus.  to get the results that Jesus got - we have to value the things that he valued.  

all my thoughts lately have been toward (our value of…) reaching outsiders.  i’m seeking God and asking him for wisdom on how the summit can be salt and light on campus at uci and in irvine/oc.  i sense God encouraging me to get everyone at our church aligned and living our our God-inspired values.  i realize this will not happen overnight and is not easy to do.  when the summit’s values are fully understood and echo in the heart of every member - we will start seeing God move in a powerful way.  

“make me very happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and having one mind and purpose.”  philippians 2:2 (ncv)  i’m convinced that we will see our church grow massively as we unite and become values-driven.  our values have made us alive with God’s love for people.  our values are the personality of our church.  our values are based on God’s Word and are eternal.  our values when lived out will change our hearts, our church and our world.

 

Summit Values:

1.     Biblical Authority

God has spoken to us through the Bible and we recognize it as the final authority for our lives

·      Is your life increasingly governed by God’s Word?

2.     Intimacy with God

God desires to have an intimate relationship with each of us.

·      Is your relationship with God growing?

3.     Reach Outsiders

We are empowered by the Holy Spirit to share God’s message of love          and forgiveness.

·      Who are you reaching out to?

4.     Relevant Environments

Every environment should make it easy for people to connect with God in a creative and meaningful way.

·      Are our gatherings appealing, engaging, enjoyable, and helpful?

5.     Life Together

Belonging, accountability, care and spiritual growth happen best with  relationally-connected believers.

·      Are you in a small group?

6.     Servant’s Heart

We are most like Christ when we serve others and give of ourselves.

·      Where are you serving?

7.     Next Generation

We are committed to reach children, youth and college students – they are       the future leaders in our church and in God’s kingdom.

·      Are we successfully impacting younger generations?