Core Values

Sometimes it is hard for church leaders to know why they do what they do. What are the values that shape the church and affect how ministry is conducted? This theme will help church leaders identify and develop values that influence the culture and activities of the church. Articles include an interview with three leading pastors, including Randy Frazee of Pantego Bible Church in Arlington, Texas, about church "climate"--the atmosphere or feel of a church--and what leaders can do to alter it. Table of Contents: Master Craftsman at Work How God shapes our souls. Randy Working Walking Our Talk What's really important. Randy Working Audit Your Personal Ministry Values Determining what really counts. Aubrey Malphurs The Good Value Test Is your church building the right foundation? Aubrey Malphurs Discover Your Church's Values The nitty-gritty of what we believe. Aubrey Malphurs What Do We Value? Clarifying what undergirds our ministry. Steven D. Mathewson Chapter and Verse Is Sunday school biblical? James D. Berkley Climate Control Values for a healthy church atmosphere. with Gary Fenton, Randy Frazee, and Gary Simpson Values Clarification How the early church dealt with undisciplined rumblings. Gordon MacDonald Christ-Centered Mindset How to create want-to, can-do workers. Sue Mallory