Church

The Christian community is the foundation for the growth of the Kingdom of God on earth.

The Christian community is the primary context for developing believers.

The Christian community is to minister in Jesus' name to all people.

The Christian community is to worship and serve God.

Team

Teamwork demonstrates the diversity of spiritual gifts and personal competencies within the church.

Teamwork recognizes our dependence on God and each other.

Teamwork maximizes the leadership resources of the church.

Teamwork builds Christian community.

Connection

Free Methodists share a common theology, membership covenant, and leadership system.

Free Methodists co-operate with other parts of the Christian church in redemptive endeavors and political response.

Free Methodists build healthy inter-congregational cooperation, celebration and support.

Free Methodists affirm diverse approaches to accomplish our common vision and mission.

Integrity

Integrity is grounded in the character of God.

Integrity establishes a framework for all relationships.

Integrity guides all strategies, actions and programs.

Integrity ensures the appropriate use of time, money, and energy.

Learning

Learning leads to excellence.

Learning leads to creativity.

Learning leads to faithfulness to biblical essentials.

Learning increases skill.

Growth

The Scriptures call for every church to grow.

The Scriptures call for the evangelization of the unreached.

The Scriptures call for every Christian to grow in grace and knowledge of Christ.

The Scriptures call for every Christian to participate in the growth of the church.