CAI's Values
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OUR VALUESOr: how
we do things around here) 1.
KINGDOM FOCUSED We
believe the kingdom is both now and not yet. We believe that God can and does
work in supernatural ways in our lives and in our world. Our goal is to build
the kingdom of God, not personal or corporate empires. We believe the Church is
God's agent for extending His kingdom. [^ Top] 2.
BIBILICALLY BASED AND WORSHIPFUL We
believe in the authority of Scripture. Our approach to the Bible prioritizes
transformation over information - we seek to apply God's Word to real-life
situations. We value experience of God in worship, both individually and in
community. [^ Top] 3. GRACE
ORIENTED We
believe in the power of God's grace to transform lives, and reject attempts to
legislate the Christian life through human rules, especially in gray areas. We
embrace diversity, respecting differences of belief in non-essentials. We deal
with issues redemptively rather than judicially. We aim at righteousness and
emphasize values and principles, avoiding legalism and rule setting. [^ Top] 4. A
DYNAMIC VIEW OF THE HOLY SPIRIT We
position ourselves between the Pentecostal and anti-Charismatic poles of
'everybody has to,' and 'nobody can.' We seek to avoid a theology of excess and
a theology of reaction. We hold an evangelical view of the Baptism of the Holy
Spirit. We seek the Holy Spirit's empowering without dictating how that should
occur. [^ Top] 5.
PURPOSE-CENTRED AND PEOPLE-MINDED We are a
mission movement with specific purpose and vision, yet we want to move in a way
that values people and relationships. While serious about accomplishing our
tasks, we're willing to laugh at ourselves, maintaining a light-hearted element
to our relationships and gatherings. We are committed to healthy families and
value children in our midst. [^ Top] 6.
DEVELOPMENTAL AND GIFT-BASED We
believe that each person is a unique contribution to the kingdom of God, and it
is our desire to see our staff develop to their God-given potential. We
emphasize the process of Lifelong Development for leaders, encouraging
giftedness discovery, decentralized ministry, inclusion of women in leadership,
and discovery and fulfillment of life purpose. [^ Top] 7.
FACILITATIVE IN LEADERSHIP We have
clear lines of authority and a specific mission mandate, vision, philosophy and
strategy, yet we are adaptable in how these are worked out, realizing that there
are many cultural and personal variables. We are flexible but focused, seeking
to empower our staff to fulfill their calling. We are committed to a team
approach to ministry. [^ Top] 8.
ENTREPRENEURIAL We
recognize that church planting is both an art and a science. We strive to do
things well, but are willing to be innovative and take calculated risks. We step
out in faith, trusting God to provide in supernatural ways. [^ Top] 9.
BALANCING THE STRATEGIC AND THE SUPERNATURAL We seek
both spirituality and practicality. We believe that people's problems could be
demonically inflicted or psychologically induced or a combination of the two. We
believe in prayer meetings and planning meetings. We want to be spiritual
without over-spiritualizing. [^ Top] 10.
AUTHENTIC AND TRANSPARENT We value
"realness" over performance. We seek to be humble, vulnerable,
approachable, open, and teachable. [^ Top] |
