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- - - - Wisdom
        We value wisdom because it is necessary and beneficial for every area of life, especially Government. The reformation of nations may hinge on the choice of a generation to seek God and fear him. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom and I believe we need to step into the fear of the Lord in a greater way. The decisions, choices, and commands we have to make will need wisdom if they are to effect lasting change in our generation. I also believe that part of the wisdom we need will come from the Bible and for example… take Solomon. He received wisdom but the fear of the Lord wasn’t evident in his life and neither was an understanding of the scriptures. In the end, Solomon’s life ended in a disaster.
        
        1 Kings 3:4-9
        Now the king went to Gibeon to sacrifice there, for that was the great high place: Solomon offered a thousand burnt offerings on that altar. 5 At Gibeon the Lord appeared to Solomon in a dream by night; and God said, “Ask! What shall I give you?”
        6 And Solomon said: “You have shown great mercy to Your servant David my father, because he walked before You in truth, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with You; You have continued this great kindness for him, and You have given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day. 7 Now, O Lord my God, You have made Your servant king instead of my father David, but I am a little child; I do not know how to go out or come in. 8 And Your servant is in the midst of Your people whom You have chosen, a great people, too numerous to be numbered or counted. 9 Therefore give to Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge this great people of Yours?”
        
        Branch/Principle
        
        Pursue wisdom, and fear the Lord.
        
        Fruit/Practice
        
        I believe that all monarchs/executive, legislative, and judicial leaders should be required to write out the Torah before they are eligible for office.
        Deuteronomy 17:18-20
        “And when he sits on the throne of his kingdom, he shall write for himself in a book a copy of this law, approved by the Levitical priests. And it shall be with him, and he shall read in it all the days of his life, that he may learn to fear the Lord his God by keeping all the words of this law and these statutes and doing them, that his heart may not be lifted up above his brothers, and that he may not turn aside from the commandment, either to the right hand or to the left, so that he may continue long in his kingdom, he and his children, in Israel.
- - - - Leadership
        Leadership
        I believe leadership is crucial for the government because, without leadership, we would have anarchy. Resulting in chaos and lawlessness.
        It is a very biblical concept and God routinely used existing leadership to bring about change or appointed new leadership. (eg. The judges)
        Exodus 18
        The next day Moses sat as a judge for the people, while the people stood around him from morning until evening. When Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he was doing for the people, he said, “What is this that you are doing for the people? Why do you sit alone, while all the people stand around you from morning until evening?” Moses said to his father-in-law, “Because the people come to me to inquire of God. When they have a dispute, they come to me and I decide between one person and another, and I make known to them the statutes and instructions of God.” Moses’ father-in-law said to him, “What you are doing is not good. You will surely wear yourself out, both you and these people with you. For the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone. Now listen to me. I will give you counsel, and God be with you! You should represent the people before God, and you should bring their cases before God; teach them the statutes and instructions and make known to them the way they are to go and the things they are to do. You should also look for able men among all the people, men who fear God, are trustworthy, and hate dishonest gain; set such men over them as officers over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. Let them sit as judges for the people at all times; let them bring every important case to you, but decide every minor case themselves.
        Ephesians 4:11-16
        So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him, the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.
        1 Timothy 4:12
        Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.
        
        Branch/Principle
        
        Reign with the heart of a servant, serve with the heart of a king
        Leadership is required to model character.
        
        Fruit/Practice
        
        We have a group of people who have a final say on laws and who make decisions.
        And those individuals hold their positions based off of some level of character.
        So we have a transparent way of judging character and they need to have had children and their children need to support their decision to hold office
- - - - Faith
        
        Without faith, it is impossible to please God
        O.S Guinness said in his book A Free Peoples Suicide he laid out something that is called the Golden Triangle of Freedom which is that
        Freedom requires Virtue
        Virtue requires Faith
        Faith requires Freedom
        
        America as a Government and people has started to move towards a suicidal mentality, grasping hopelessness, losing vision, and stepping out of the purpose that America was created for.
        But our Faith needs to look like something.
        Bible References
        Matthew 17:20
        He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
        James 2:14-26
        Faith Without Works Is Dead
        14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? 17 Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.
        18 But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without [a]your works, and I will show you my faith by [b]my works. 19 You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! 20 But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is [c]dead? 21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? 22 Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made [d]perfect? 23 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “Abraham believed God, and it was [e]accounted to him for righteousness.” And he was called the friend of God. 24 You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only.
        25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way?
        26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
        
        Branch/Principle
        
        We will prove our good faith by our works
        
        Fruit/Practice
        
        We will have Government-wide days of fasting and prayer before large or disputed cases/laws
        And re-instate the normality of calling National days of Prayer by the president
- - - - Justice
        Why is Justice Biblical…
        Throughout scripture we see God highlighting justice as a core issue for government. Moses had to deal with it, as well as David, Solomon, Cain, Noah, Lot, and countless others. God does not let the wicked go unpunished
        Bible References
        Micah 6:8
        He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
        Nahum 1:3
        The Lord is slow to get angry, but his power is great,
        and he never lets the guilty go unpunished.
        He displays his power in the whirlwind and the storm.
        The billowing clouds are the dust beneath his feet.
        Exodus 34:7
        I lavish unfailing love to a thousand generations.
        I forgive iniquity, rebellion, and sin.
        But I do not excuse the guilty.
        I lay the sins of the parents upon their children and grandchildren;
        the entire family is affected—
        even children in the third and fourth generations.”
        Psalm 89:14
        Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; steadfast love and faithfulness go before you.
        
        Branch/Principle
        
        We will prioritize Justice for all life
        
        Fruit/Practice
        
        We will not allow any bribes in our court systems.
        Anyone accepting bribes will be expelled from office.
- - - - Advocacy
        Advocacy is biblical because at it’s foundation you are showing another the love that Christ showed you. Advocacy is a tool and foundation which God gave us to bring his kingdom wherever we go. We all are advocates. Whether you like it or not you are advocating for something the question is what are you advocating for??
        Bible References
        James 1:27
        Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction and to keep oneself unstained from the world.
        Isaiah 1:17
        Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow's cause.
        
        Branch/Principle
        
        We will be a voice for the voiceless
        
        Fruit/Practice
        
        As a Government, we will not tolerate oppression in our land or anywhere we can help.
        We will call attention to the oppressed in all areas of life but specifically the orphans, widows, and refugees.
        We wil have an agreement with our allies that before we support a country they need to be supporting their own country and caring for all the people that reside in the country including refugees
- - - - Creativity
        There's this crazy story where Jacob has an idea (The Bible doesn't tell us where he got it but to me, it sounds like he was high)
        Using the idea that he had, he proceeded to somehow obtain his father-in-law's wealth.
        My point is Creativity will make a way where there is no way.
        
        Genesis 30:31
        “What wages do you want?” Laban asked again.
        Jacob replied, “Don’t give me anything. Just do this one thing, and I’ll continue to tend and watch over your flocks. 32 Let me inspect your flocks today and remove all the sheep and goats that are speckled or spotted, along with all the black sheep. Give these to me as my wages. 33 In the future, when you check on the animals you have given me as my wages, you’ll see that I have been honest. If you find in my flock any goats without speckles or spots, or any sheep that are not black, you will know that I have stolen them from you.”
        34 “All right,” Laban replied. “It will be as you say.” 35 But that very day Laban went out and removed the male goats that were streaked and spotted, all the female goats that were speckled and spotted or had white patches, and all the black sheep. He placed them in the care of his own sons, 36 who took them a three-days’ journey from where Jacob was. Meanwhile, Jacob stayed and cared for the rest of Laban’s flock.
        37 Then Jacob took some fresh branches from poplar, almond, and plane trees and peeled off strips of bark, making white streaks on them. 38 Then he placed these peeled branches in the watering troughs where the flocks came to drink, for that was where they mated. 39 And when they mated in front of the white-streaked branches, they gave birth to young that were streaked, speckled, and spotted. 40 Jacob separated those lambs from Laban’s flock. And at mating time he turned the flock to face Laban’s animals that were streaked or black. This is how he built his own flock instead of increasing Laban’s.
        41 Whenever the stronger females were ready to mate, Jacob would place the peeled branches in the watering troughs in front of them. Then they would mate in front of the branches. 42 But he didn’t do this with the weaker ones, so the weaker lambs belonged to Laban, and the stronger ones were Jacob’s. 43 As a result, Jacob became very wealthy, with large flocks of sheep and goats, female and male servants, and many camels and donkeys.
        
        Branches
        
        We are committed to liberating the captive mind through creativity
        
        Fruit
        
        Students will be trained to understand learning styles and how to teach themselves concepts through the style that works best for them.
        Creativity will be incorporated into grading.
        
        eg.Math students when handing in proofs will have an additional opportunity to earn points based off what proofs they gave coupled with an explanation of why they gave it.
- - - - Communication
        Ephesians 4:15
        Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,
        we are called to speak the truth clearly and therefore I believe clear expectations, communication, and value should be near the center of every classroom
        
        Branches
        
        Because we value communication we commit to
        Honesty
        OR
        Your Character is more valuable than an "Education"
        
        Fruit
        
        All Lying and dishonesty will mean an automatic fail as well as a 5 minute discussion on the value of good character
- - - - Learning
        History is full of people who learned from their mistakes. History is also full of people who did not.
        Thomas Edison and his light bulb
        The Wright Brothers and their planes
        Bell and the telephone
        99% of anybody who impacted the world positively.
        All learned from their mistakes.
        
        "Never let schooling get in the way of your education"
        Learning isn't a linear pattern
        Learning isn't a time to sit
        Learning is applicable and active
        Learning never stops
        Psalm 86:11
        Teach me your way, Lord,
        that I may rely on your faithfulness;
        give me an undivided heart,
        that I may fear your name
        
        Branches
        
        My classroom is everywhere because my classroom is your mind
        (Try this at home kids)
        
        Or
        Learning Never Stops
        
        Fruit
        
        Homework that is given will be accompanied by clearly defined directions and applications to the real world
        Students will be given opportunities once a month to co-create their homework in teams to cater to The 9 Intelligence as well as give them ownership for learning. It will also instill in them a value for the work behind "Homework"
- - - - Confidence
        
        We have the confidence of knowing that Christ the risen King DIED for US but not only did he die for us he experienced life on this earth for us as well.
        Confidence is essential in a classroom environment and without confidence students will struggle to try new things. They will hold back for fear of failure and recess into a 9-5 desk job rather than transforming society
        Hebrews 10:35-36
        So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.
        You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.
        
        Branches
        
        In my classroom we will fail confidently and succeed even more confidently
        
        Fruit
        
        Students that are struggling with a concept will be asked to show the class how rather than having the students who already did it correctly.
        This will exemplify a value for growth.
        This is already happening in some schools in Japan.
- - - - Honor
        We need to honor one another because the Bible says so.
        Romans 12:10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.
        Honoring one-another will give each other room to fail and room to grow.
        
        Principle
        
        My classroom is a positive space for new ideas
        
        Fruit
        
        Each class will start with an example of a failed idea.
        Each class will end with an example of when someone took that failed idea, persevered, and made it great.
- - - - Discipleship
        This value of discipleship is biblical because Jesus said so.
        Mathew 28:19
        Go make disciples
        
        I value training because that is one of the main way's I see growth happening in the lives of individuals that is transferable to their passions. Joshua was a disciple of Moses and would linger in the presence of God and so he led a nation into their promise. Elisha was a disciple of Elijah and receive a double-portion, And that's not even at the new testament yet!!
        
        Branches/Principle
        
        We will make disciples (Learners) in the Sphere of celebration
        
        Fruit
        
        All art we create is pointing towards relationship with God. Our excellence is placing us in areas where people want to learn from/be discipled by God in us.
        We spend 10 minutes per day in making an effort to give people the oppurtunity for discipleship
- - - - Structure
        Exodus 25-31 The building of the tabernacle.
        Structure
        I value structure because without it you would just have a chaotic atmosphere. Not only would nothing get done but society would slide backward with new art not taking us forward.
        The structure of the temple system enabled the beauty inside the temple to shine.
        And structure enabled the spreading of the Gospel
        
        Acts 6 Lexham English Bible (LEB)
        The First Seven Deacons Appointed
        6 Now in these days, as[a] the disciples were increasing in number,[b] a complaint arose by the Greek-speaking Jews[c] against the Hebraic Jews[d] because[e] their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.[f] 2 So the twelve summoned the community of disciples and[g] said, “It is not desirable that we neglect the word of God to serve tables. 3 So, brothers, select from among you seven men of good reputation,[h] full of the Spirit and wisdom, whom we will put in charge of this need. 4 But we will devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” 5 And the statement pleased the whole group, and they chose Stephen (a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit), and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolaus (a convert from Antioch), 6 whom they stood before the apostles. And they prayed and[i] placed their[j] hands on them.
        7 And the word of God kept spreading, and the number of disciples in Jerusalem was increasing greatly, and a large number of priests began obeying[k] the faith.
        
        Branches/Principle
        
        Structure is not anti-creativity, it is a gift from God… Use it.
        
        Fruit
        
        Build structures that open doors for creatives vs closing doors. Practically my church will have a creative space open for use during the week that is built to help sustain and grow creativity.
- - - - Laughter
        Proverbs 17:22
        A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
        Job 8:20-21
        "But look, God will not reject a person of integrity, nor will he lend a hand to the wicked. He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy."
        Laughter is one of the best ways to release joy and healing into environments. In church, it is becoming more acceptable to laugh but the fact is the world needs men now who can laugh in the face of the devil. We need to take a good look at the Bible and see how genuinely funny God is in what he does. He had a nation walk around in a desert for 40 years! God had one of his prophets, Hosea, marry a prostitute who would continue to run away from him so that God could use it as his sermon illustration!!!
        
        Branches/Principle
        
        The Joy of the Lord is our strength… Choose Joy
        
        Fruit
        
        In our sports, music, and culture, we will take 5 minutes before the start of new projects to chose Joy and Laugh in the presence of God.
- - - - Creation
        For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God.
        Romans 8:19
        I believe in a God who created heaven and earth so I will value heaven and earth. Part of valuing something is putting it on display. For example, if you have a beautiful garden in your home and you have friends over naturally you will put on display the part of your creation that you value. Recently engaged young women will constantly display the part of their life which they value most… their new ring. As well as displaying things you value you will also protect and take care of the things which you value. E.g. TVs smartphones computers children…
        So I believe that we should be putting God’s creation on display as well as protecting it. I believe that we should be displaying the genius that God’s creation is creating in the same way.
        
        Branches/Principle
        
        We commit to displaying and protecting life, creation, and beauty.
        
        Fruit
        
        We take time to honor creation in our churches and through our lives. We take time to look for ways to protect this earth and steward it in such a way as to astound the best environmentalists of the world. We achieve that by talking with the God who built this place.
- - - - Value
        Thought
        Do not copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
        -Romans 12:2
        Biblical leadership looks like creating a space for people to think.
        This is a slight tangent but one thing that I have heard on this topic of allowing people to think was so good I needed to put it here.
        Kris Vallotton a leader with Bethel Church has a message about God moving the Church from Denominationalism to Apostleships. In Denominationalism, people gather when they agree and divide when they disagree, In Apostleships people gather around fathers and mothers and serve alongside brothers and sisters and raise up sons and daughters. In my family, we have a very wide spectrum of theological beliefs but we don’t try to find a new “home family” because we don’t agree with all of our parent's theology. We can’t leave the family for reasons like, “They just aren’t very welcoming.” In Denominationalism, people gather around people that believe the same things. Well, what happens when you disagree with what someone is saying? You go find a new “Home Church.” What does it take for people to disagree? Well, all they need is two different opinions. What does it take for people to have an opinion? Well, they need to think. So in denominationalism what does the pastor need to make sure his congregation doesn’t do if he wants them to stay?? He needs to make sure nobody THINKS!
        I believe as a church we need to prepare our hearts and ministries to be able to partner with people that we don’t necessarily agree with but who are family.
        If we try to impose our way of thinking on others it may turn out to be very destructive.
        I believe that for this sphere, in particular, the old method has been kicking out of the church all the creatives that disagreed on some culture points, and that has left deep wounds in many places. For us to be moving forward in innovation we have to allow our people to think. Most of the time new ideas are seen as destructive and ludicrous, but we have to be willing to walk with our creatives through disagreements and into innovation. For example Cars, Planes, Trains, and electricity most inventions taken for granted today were disagreed with by many in their time. If we can’t stay in a relationship with our creatives through our disagreements we will end up pushing all new and godly innovation into the world and giving up the place that belonged to Christ.
        
        Branches/Principle
        
        We think creatively and disagree inside a context of relationship and submission to the Bible.
        
        Fruit
        
        We champion the innovators in our realms of influence even when small disagreements arise and new innovations are celebrated from the stage in the same way that new mercy ministries would be.
- - - - Worship
        Worshiping God is biblical because the Bible says so. Worship is also the same word in Hebrew as Serve… And Work. So in all that we do in our work, it is worship. When we are serving it is worship. If we are not worshiping God we will most likely begin to worship something else because we were created to worship.
        Psalm 96:9
        Worship the LORD in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.
        
        Branches
        
        Our business is worship
        
        Fruit
        
        Policy…
        On a personal level, each day is started by worshiping my creator in song and continued in work. We will also approach work as unto the Lord, therefore, we will produce in excellence unto the Lord
- - - - Family
        Family is a biblical value because God invented it.
        Genesis 4
        Adam made love to his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain.[b] She said, “With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man.” Later she gave birth to his brother Abel.
        
        Branches
        
        We know your name.
        
        Fruit
        
        We are real
        As a company, we learn each other's names. We also take a weekend off once a quarter to have a family retreat at a local campground to communicate value for the families as well as strengthen relationship and understanding amidst the company.
        “It’s hard to hate someone you understand”
- - - - Trust
        Trust is Biblical because the Bible says to trust.
        Proverbs 3:5-6
        5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
        and lean not on your own understanding;
        6 in all your ways submit to him,
        and he will make your paths straight.
        
        Branches
        
        Perseverance and Grit will take us far
        
        Fruit
        
        When team members make big mistakes we give them 5 paid days off to come up with a creative solution/resolution. After which we gather as a team and look for any areas of supernatural provision that God is breathing on.
- - - - Honesty
        Honesty is biblical because it’s honesty and the bible says so.
        One place that we see honesty portrayed in an interesting light is Jacob stealing Esau's blessing through lying to his father and showing the hurt that came out of that.
        The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. (Proverbs 12:22)
        Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. (1 Peter 3:10)
        You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. (John 8:44)
        An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. (Proverbs 24:26)
        Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body. (Ephesians 4:25)
        Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. (Colossians 3:9-10)
        
        Branches
        
        Tell the truth
        
        Fruit
        
        Dishonesty and lack of integrity our disciplined to the same level as incompetence. We hold an orientation for all new employees to communicate up front our values and expectations for their behavior
- - - - Giving
        Giving is biblical because the Bible says to give. There are many stories throughout the Bible from Genesis to Revelation where God is emphasizing giving.
        Malachi 3:10
        Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty, "and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.
        Luke 6:38
        Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.”
        
        Principle
        
        Generosity is our lifestyle
        
        Fruit
        
        Tithing
        10% off the top of every check goes to the poor the orphans and the widows… or somewhere similar.
- - - - Listening
        I value listening in the family sphere because it is incredible. Much of the conflict amidst Christian families would be resolved if listening was established.
        The Bible is not silent about the Listening.
        My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.
        James 1:19
        “If you do not listen, and if you do not resolve to honor my name,” says the Lord Almighty, “I will send a curse on you, and I will curse your blessings. Yes, I have already cursed them, because you have not resolved to honor me.”
        Malachi 2:2
        Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
        Matthew 4:4
        
        Branches
        
        We are Leaders
        Leaders are Learners
        Learners are Listeners
        We Listen
        
        Fruit
        
        We have Story Time on Friday nights from 7:730 where we tell stories and let our kids tell stories.
        Geared towards being a testimony time from the week rejoicing in what God did.... But slide in a heavy emphasis on cultivating a listening culture.
- - - - Forgiveness
        Forgiveness is biblical because Jesus tells us to forgive. Forgiveness is also part of the Lords Prayer.
        James 5:16
        So then, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you will be healed. The prayer of a good person has a powerful effect.
        Matthew 6:14-15
        If you forgive others the wrongs they have done to you, your Father in heaven will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, then your Father will not forgive the wrongs you have done.
        
        Branches
        
        Be Quick to Forgive
        
        Fruit
        
        When family mistakes are made... (or thought to have been made) we forgive one another that same day and give the one(s) who made the mistake encouragement and an accountability point to ensure growth and non-repetition of stupid mistakes
        They are in conversation through their mistakes to find the roots and remove them.
- - - - Marriage
        This is a very biblical value. For some reason though a large number of people have confusion on a very plain assignment.
        In the Church we may often see a lack of leadership in marriage and that is undermining every goal we have to be unified.
        Genesis 2:22-24
        22 Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. 23 The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” 24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh.
        Ephesians 5:25:
        “For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her."
        
        Branches
        
        Be fruitful and Multiply
        
        Fruit
        
        Raise healthy kids that love Jesus. Have intentional conversations around multiplication before I get married. Meet with trusted mentors to receive an outside perspective on our marriage and children at LEAST once a month.
- - - - Discipleship
        Mathew 28:19
        Go make disciples...
        
        I believe that Discipleship is a biblical value for the family is because Jesus discipled people.
        
        In one of our lectures this week David Perkins said,
        *Disciple your children to walk by faith.
        (Personal relational revelation) in addition to knowledge not substitute. Helping them verbalize personal encounter with God etc…
        Disciple your children to be wholehearted
        (didn’t have the money or resources, other parents, Jeremiah 29:13) You take me swimming… God isn’t giving us two-year-olds the car keys. We get in the car seat and watch the windshield as God takes us where we are supposed to go. Not sitting in the car seat screaming but rather being peaceful and trusting that God will let us out when we need to. The kids need to see wholeheartedness modeled. They don’t do what you say they do what you do. (Sally Clarkson…and Clay Resources Heart Walk)
        Disciple your children into their calling,
        praying for their enemies*
        
        Branches
        
        Make Disciples of your Kids
        
        Fruit
        
        Special Time each week for an hour with each kid. Listen to the heart and disciple the soul. Ask questions and lead them to a relationship Jesus.
        Saturday's are corporate family D-Days
- - - - Adoption
        James 1:27
        Adoption is biblical because God adopts us. It is one of the ways we as humans can connect to the heart of the father.
        
        “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.”
        Isaiah 1:17
        “Learn to do good; seek justice, reprove the ruthless, defend the orphans, plead for the widow.”
        
        Principle
        
        Family is for Everyone
        
        Fruit
        
        Adopt a child or at least try to...
        Every year at Christmas as a family, we discuss how we will engage the fatherless and the hurting in our city.