Our Core Values

1. Community

Community shapes our mission to the university and our priority to come together for biblically commanded action. The salvation of Jesus offers the forgiveness of sins and the incorporation into the people of God. As a collegiate community, we are to be “salt and light” showing to the world what it means to truly love God, oneself, and one’s neighbor.

2. Creativity

God is first revealed in Scripture as a creative God. We value Christian tradition and are open to finding new methods and solutions for the present and the future. His Spirit will release to us new ways, ideas, and plans.

3. Diversity

A diverse community reflects a reconciliation of students to Jesus across all campus social groups. Each student possesses unique gifts, and we seek to encourage their full implementation in the community. We also accept diverse methods and approaches to ministry. We celebrate these unique ministry expressions as the demonstration of what God is doing on our campuses and encourage their effective application.

4. Excellence

Striking performance, exceptional virtue, and continuous improvement exemplify excellence. Excellence goes the “second mile” by doing the best possible job. It calls out of us far more than we can possibly imagine. Excellence guides how we make significant choices. It causes us to discover our true God-given capabilities. Excellence depicts our approach to leadership, work, organization, and our life together.

5. Integrity

Integrity describes the state of sound moral uprightness. It is characterized by honesty, truthfulness, respect, and sincerity. Integrity in its simplest biblical definition means wholeness or completeness. Integrity invites oneself into a partnership with the Holy Spirit. This fosters an atmosphere of credibility and plausibility among those to whom we minister and within our communities on campus. Integrity promotes long-term success.

6. Servant-Leadership

Servant-leadership is a practice that places the good of those led and their progressive maturity over the self-interest of the leader. It shares power and status for the sake of the common good of each individual and the community. Its chief motive is to serve first, as opposed to lead first. The final goal is to empower others rather than oneself.