Guiding the Creation of Core Values

If tables are having difficulty understanding core values, facilitators might want to be more prescriptive with core values, perhaps even prescribing a formula (a two-word core value followed by a descriptive sentence and a Scripture reference for support.) Examples can be found in the participant handout and PowerPoint.

Typically, churches should create 5-9 core values statements. 

Some team members might be anxious to move past values into discussions on how to "fix" things that they perceive are broken in the church. Reassure these team members that the strategy discussion will come at Retreat 3.

For now, the focus is on the priorities and behaviors that the church needs to understand and model in order to live the vision.

Share some core values that you have developed and established for your own life and ministry.