These are the core principles with supporting behaviors which distinguish the culture of CHPC. - Leadership Mission Action Team, Fall 2003

1 We are led by the Holy Spirit 2 We show respect for all individuals 3 We depend on one another 4 We are focused on our Vision 5 We strive for our best in His service.

1 We are led by the Holy Spirit Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25 We believe at all costs we must be rightly related to God. We are led by the Holy Spirit in all aspects of planning, decision-making, program execution, inter-personal relationships, as well as in our own personal lives. We recognize that our role is to be available for the Lord’s use in service to Him and to each other. We recognize our own imperfections and are humble. We give and receive grace from one another. We strive to have teachable spirit. 2 We show respect for all individuals Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins. Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms. If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. I Peter 4:8-11 We seek truth and speak it with respect. We are honest and transparent with each other. We value differences of ideas and people. We foster a unity of spirit and purpose. We follow through with commitments and are accountable for doing so. We are committed to engaging all generations, making the youngest to the oldest among us integral parts of CHPC’s ministry/mission. We are not afraid of constructive conflict: We embrace disagreement as a vehicle for deepening relationships. We understand and respect that God has gifted everyone uniquely for work in His Kingdom. We ask for dialogue before making decisions that will affect others. Whenever possible, input is sought from those affected by decisions. 3 We depend on one another But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, everyone of them, just as he wanted them to be. If they were all one part, where would the body be? As it is, there are many parts, but one body. I Corinthians 12:12-21 We create space in which the Christian disciplines of listening, praying, studying, sharing, disagreeing, comforting, planning, working, and building up of one another occurs. We bring people together of different ages, races, and social backgrounds under the common bond of mission in Jesus Christ. We create a climate that encourages honest, caring relationships between people who: (1) make time for one another; (2) celebrate/rejoice together; (3) know and serve one another; and (4) are accountable to one another. We value mentoring and discipling as we work shoulder-to-shoulder toward our common Vision. 4 We are focused on our Vision But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. II Timothy 4:5 We expect our leaders to breath life into the Vision of CHPC. We live within the boundaries of clearly defined and agreed upon priorities. We are guided in all decisions by our Vision. We link everything we do to God’s Vision for CHPC. We are committed to building the body of CHPC into a people who accept the commitment, practices, and disciplines of a missional community. We desire all to be empowered in taking personal ownership of the health of the CHPC organization. We evaluate annually all ministries against God’s Vision for CHPC. We set continuous and challenging goals for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of all communication to and throughout the Body. We are committed to finding passionate people around which to build ministry. We “work with the end in mind.” 5 We strive for our best in His Service Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. Ecclesiastes 9:10 We desire to bring God the honor due Him; therefore, we strive to bring excellence and quality into all aspects of our relationships, lives, and ministries. We are committed as a Body to be culturally relevant and to respond to the needs of the fragmented society all around us. We are intent on becoming a Learning Community: (1) Clear about who we are—as well as who we are not (2) Tied to our Vision and purpose (3) Committed to being “transformed by the renewing of the mind” (Romans 12:2) (4) Open to the Spirit and to one another (5) Intent on building relationship that values: - commitment - risk taking - speaking the truth in love - accountability - learning - respect for integrity - excellence - humility, and - interdependence

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