Values

Leaders and organizations in the LF network are committed to a set of shared values, which are rooted in Jesus’ Kingdom mandate to serve and renew:

We value the city

We are committed to both people and place.  We seek the physical, social, and spiritual renewal of both.  Our cities can be places of relationship, opportunity, and grace for all.

We value the vulnerable

We are inspired by God’s unrelenting care for the poor, widowed, migrant, sick, imprisoned, homeless, and oppressed.  We work in partnership to build opportunities and a better life for those who live at the margins.

We value leadership

A city’s diverse leadership requires engagement.  We value a Biblical view of leadership that seeks the welfare of others, uses everyone’s gifts, heals divisions, and accomplishes the task.

We value the church

The whole church in a city possesses powerful resources.  We seek to unite the church and to connect its assets with those of other sectors to renew our cities.

We value empowerment

Our work should not patronize, but free and empower.

We value reconciliation

This work requires listening, respect, harmony, and united work for the welfare of the city. 

We value risk

Creativity, innovation, and courage will be celebrated.