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We value Christ
We value the
Church
We value the
City
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We value not
only the persons of
our city but the
city itself as a
place of refuge and
grace for many.
We value the
vulnerable
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We care about
the successful and
powerful in our
city, but in the
Bible we also notice
God's unrelenting
concern for those
who are poor,
widowed, migrant,
sick, in prison,
alien, homeless or
otherwise
victimized.
We value
empowerment
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The biblical
Gospel does not
patronize, but frees
and empowers.
We value
reconciliation
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We strongly
affirm this
beautiful old
theological term,
and are committed to
partnership and
networks in
ministry.
We value risk
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The exploding
impact of the
phenomenon of
urbanization will
require creative
vision and bold
initiative from
individuals,
churches, and other
institutions if
renewal of persons
living in Greater
Peoria is to take
place.
We value
leadership
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We take
leadership in urban
life very seriously.
Servant leadership
on the part of the
influential as well
as the vulnerable is
the leadership we
wish to affirm. We
will seek to build
transformational
leadership
characterized by
openness to change,
personal growth and
strong faith.
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