TEEM VALUES

God – God is our first priority.

This includes the concepts of relationship with God, loving God, obedience to His word, personal devotion, a lifestyle of worship, and commitment to His cause.

Service – We should serve God, our community and each another willingly and enthusiastically.

This includes the concepts of servant hood, dedication and kingdom purposes.

Integrity – We value integrity and Christ-like character.

This includes the concepts of honoring God and each other, personal character, accountability and wholeness.

Belonging – We should be a community of people who love, care for and value and esteem one another.

This includes the concepts of relational authenticity, acceptance, forgiveness, restoration and connectedness.

Equipping – TEEM exists to prepare God’s people for ministry and service.

This includes the concepts of teaching for life change, discipleship, and spiritual growth, coaching and training in ministry, life skills, parenting, marriage, and church stewardship.

Empowering – We should be filled with the Holy Spirit expressing God-given gifts and abilities.

This includes the concepts of ‘gift-oriented’ ministry, ministry callings, and spiritual gifts, and the spiritual renewal in our everyday lives and gatherings.

Excellence – We believe in giving God our best and have God’s glory and obedience to His will as our highest aim.

This includes the concepts of continual evaluation and improvement.

Leadership – TEEM should be led by men and women with leadership gifts.

This includes the concepts of God-given authority, recognition of call and gifting, empowerment, servant leadership, correction and strategic focus.

Teamwork – Success can only be achieved together and every member of the TEEM is valued and necessary.

This includes the concepts of unity, giftedness and accountability.

Relevance – TEEM should be culturally relevant so as to reach this current generation effectively.

This includes the concepts of being real, relational, passionate and contemporary in style and expression, in our lives, ministry, worship and prayer.