Values

Persons

• All persons are made in the image of God and possess intrinsic worth.
• All persons have a need to know Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord.
• All persons can be saved and begin a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• All persons have unique gifts to contribute to the kingdom.

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.

Generosity

• God is generous to all. Becoming more like Him, we extend God's love through generosity to others.
• Generosity is grace-enabled as we trust God in all circumstances.
• Generosity is a source of joy and blessing as we join God in His ministry.
• Generosity glorifies God.