Creating your core values will require a lot of sharing and LISTENING and will also require prayer. By listening you will hear what the expectations will be. They will also help you to focus.
How to Create a Statement of Core Values
The STATEMENT OF CORE VALUES is a clear and simple list stating the most important character qualities that lead to how a congregation will act as members of God’s family. The values are the principles that guide the members as they live together and make decisions as a church.
To distinguish among the VISION, MISSION, and CORE VALUES of your congregation:
• The VISION describes what God wants you to BE.
• The MISSION describes what God wants you to DO.
• The CORE VALUES describe HOW YOU WILL BEHAVE as you carry out the MISSION to achieve the VISION.
1. Normally the Statement of Core Values includes 5–7 values.
2. Often the activities mentioned in the core values statement will be mentioned in the mission statement. The difference is that in the core values statement, these activities are shown to result from specific character qualities. For example, the core values of a church might not be just “worship” but the type of worship that is important: worship focused on God and not on human preferences, which demonstrates a righteous character.
The core values serve as foundational expectations of the congregation that the leaders will take into account when making decisions, evaluating leaders, ministering to members, etc.
3. All the core values should have a biblical basis. The values must be supported by scriptural texts or a principle taught in scripture.
Are you asking God about Planting a Church?
We have a Healthy Church Plant Seminar coming up in April 4, 11, 18 & 25). It is free for you and your team.
Call Dr. Aaron Kerr at 416 805 5850 or
Email The Church Planter at aaron@thechurchplanter.com or
Visit our site page at http://www.gilgalchristiancommunity.org/church-planting.html
How to Create a Statement of Core Values
The STATEMENT OF CORE VALUES is a clear and simple list stating the most important character qualities that lead to how a congregation will act as members of God’s family. The values are the principles that guide the members as they live together and make decisions as a church.
To distinguish among the VISION, MISSION, and CORE VALUES of your congregation:
• The VISION describes what God wants you to BE.
• The MISSION describes what God wants you to DO.
• The CORE VALUES describe HOW YOU WILL BEHAVE as you carry out the MISSION to achieve the VISION.
1. Normally the Statement of Core Values includes 5–7 values.
2. Often the activities mentioned in the core values statement will be mentioned in the mission statement. The difference is that in the core values statement, these activities are shown to result from specific character qualities. For example, the core values of a church might not be just “worship” but the type of worship that is important: worship focused on God and not on human preferences, which demonstrates a righteous character.
The core values serve as foundational expectations of the congregation that the leaders will take into account when making decisions, evaluating leaders, ministering to members, etc.
3. All the core values should have a biblical basis. The values must be supported by scriptural texts or a principle taught in scripture.
Are you asking God about Planting a Church?
We have a Healthy Church Plant Seminar coming up in April 4, 11, 18 & 25). It is free for you and your team.
Call Dr. Aaron Kerr at 416 805 5850 or
Email The Church Planter at aaron@thechurchplanter.com or
Visit our site page at http://www.gilgalchristiancommunity.org/church-planting.html