Description & Rationale

Core values are the traits, convictions and passions that form the basis for character development and ministry effectiveness. Core values are different from beliefs and assumptions in that values usually are the expression or reflection of these. Having an understanding of, and being able to clearly articulate core values, allows a leader to have congruency between what they are doing and how they are doing it as it relates to ministry emphasis and priority. Using a series of reflective questions this section will provide the opportunity for discussion and reflection, as well as point the candidate to a development plan.

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Syllabus: 1.20 Core Values

1.21 Syllabus

Description and Rationale

Core values are the traits, convictions and passions that form the basis for character development and ministry effectiveness. Core values are different from beliefs and assumptions in that values usually are the expression or reflection of these. Having an understanding of, and being able to clearly articulate core values, allows a leader to have congruency between what they are doing and how they are doing it as it relates to ministry emphasis and priority. Using a series of reflective questions this section will provide the opportunity for discussion and reflection, as well as point the candidate to a development plan.

Objectives

Upon completion of this competency the candidate should:

• Be able to define core values and have a working knowledge of their importance.
• Have completed an introspective analysis of their core values based on the Evaluation Questionnaire.
• Begin to formulate how their core values impact their ministry and eventual impact for the Kingdom.
• Have an accountability partner or mentor who can help them focus their ministry based on their core values.

Core Requirements

• The candidate will complete the following readings:

                Mentoring thru Intentional Relationships, Guide 1, Chapter 1.3, pp. 83-98; 187-188.

• The candidate will complete the Core Values Assessment and be prepared to discuss responses with their mentor. If not done previously, they should also complete their Timeline.
• The candidate will also write a reflective 2-3 page summary paper discussing what they have learned from the questions on core values. This will also then be discussed with the mentor.

Mentoring Goals

The goal of the mentor is to:

• Assist the candidate in appreciating the importance and purpose of identifying core values as well as completing a Timeline.
• Help the candidate bring focus to their core values and see how they apply to their current and future ministry.
• Using the Assessment Evaluation and other resources provided, the mentor will design a Development Plan for the candidate.

Candidate Evaluation

• The candidate will be evaluated as to their level of development in this competency (Undeveloped, Developed, or Proficient). Using the chart provided, the mentor will facilitate a discussion regarding how congruent the candidate’s life and ministry is with their core values.

Development Plan

• Based on the Core Values Assessment and the Evaluation of that Assessment, a Development Plan will be designed to help the candidate integrate their core values in their life and ministry.
• This will include further work from the core readings, additional comprehensive learning, supplemental assignments, and various practicums.