1. Commitment
to God and one another — the foundation for all that we become and do. Our commitment to one another is based on God’s commitment to us, which is unconditional and eternal. We have learnt that although we must do our ‘homework’ and seek all the assurances that we need, at the end of the day we commit to one another in faith, without expectations, for the long-term. Commitment is never asked for, nor required — it is freely given when the person is ready to give it. When entering into, or adjusting, or withdrawing from commitment, it is always mutually negotiated, never a one-way decision. Commitment is to people, not to a ministry, system or organization.

2. Relationship
with God and one another — it flows out of commitment. The quality of our relationship with God directly affects the quality of our relationships with one another and vice versa. We value people and relationships by saying the person is more important than their calling or ministry and relationships are more important than projects.  We use projects and ministries to grow people and not the other way round. There are a number of other such principles that guide our practice of relationships. These have to do with acceptance, trust, self-disclosure, conflict resolution, accountability and learning to love and grow into our potential as persons.

3. Equipping
through one another — a fruit of our relationships. Love and acceptance leads to healing which in turn leads to growth, discovery and maturity. This is the equipping process that empowers people to discover, develop and function in their callings and giftings, to be and do all that God intends. This is the unexplored treasure of the Kingdom that we are privileged to unwrap and share with one another and God’s world. Therefore, through trusting relationships with honest feedback, we seek to equip one another and make resources available for empowerment, growth and wholeness.