- Be rooted
Point those we serve to the word of God, the foundation and pattern for living life
- Be a model
Trust God and His plan even when it is difficult, this helps those we serve keep things in perspective
- Be responsible
Manage what needs to be done with diligence and excellence, being someone those we serve can count on
- Be caring
Allow the struggles and needs of those we serve to touch our hearts and move us to tender responses
- Be authentic
Appropriately express our true selves and respectfully offer our gifts, ideas, and beliefs to those we serve
- Be an empathetic listener
Hear more than words and discover the meaning of what those we serve are really saying
- Be trusting
Open our hearts to let those we serve in without erecting barriers, especially when we encounter difference
- Be respectful
Allow those we serve to make personal choices and decisions without attempting to control them
- Be humble
Acknowledge we don’t have all the answers and are not always right; we will not be afraid to ask those we serve for help
- Be courageous
Take risks and overcome challenges, stand fast with those we serve depending on the Holy Spirit in the face of difficulties
- Be creative and innovative
Stay relevant to those we serve by formulating new ideas and ministry approaches, and trying new ways of doing things
- Be ethical
With gentleness do what is consistent and right, no matter what the cost
