Adopted Values...

I was talking with CMC2 today at Starbucks about adopted values. I think we should be self-aware concerning what we resonate with and what we don't. It's important to not only know who we are but also, who we are not. It's one thing to copy or borrow from others... I'm not sure if that's the best thing, especially when it comes to something as core as values. But, adopting is something entirely different. When you adopt... you take it as your own. You make it yours. You resonate with it. It becomes part of who you are. To that end, I offer six values that I connect with as a leader and would also overlay onto any spiritual community as guiding values. They come from Catalyst. But, imagine for a moment if every leader... better yet... every member of a spiritual community were...

• Authentic in Influence
• Uncompromising in Integrity
• Passionate about God
• Intentional about Community
• Courageous in Calling
• Engaged in Culture

What a picture that would be... Which one of these do you connect with most and how are they expressed in your journey as a Christ-follower?