VALUE AND CULTURE

The core values of the Church of Canada reflect how we see the world, define who we are and where we are going. Rooted in history, they describe our entrepreneurial, biblical and prophetic mandate and are the touchstone for every decision we make about the future of our Kingdom mission. We hold true to our faith, culture and work hard to protect and preserve our values and faith - they set us apart and are the foundation of our approach, offerings and kingdom building.

One Body - We share in one pot and are all on the same team for the love and welfare of creation

Spiritual Service - We insist on quality pastoral, spiritual and religious service of excellence that ensures cultural, physical and psychological safety
Integrity - We maintain the highest standard of professional and ethical behaviour and value and transparency and honesty in our missions, communications, relationships, services, actions and prayer
Quality - We perform to the highest quality of standards and show love to creation and humanity
Community - We value our calling and support our communities, tradition and contemporary learning for the good of all. Community engagement and transformational change will be at the heart of our mission and service
Entrepreneurial - We are an entrepreneurial body and run our mission like a business to create wealth and economic growth to empower and breakdown generational stronghold where poverty can no longer be rooted in our society
Respect - We conduct ourselves with love, humility and respect, we further value and celebrate the unique and diverse talents, experiences and perspectives of everyone, and treat our stakeholders, participants, partners, donors and each other with sensitivity and respect
Guidelines - We operate on appropriate theological and biblical guidelines
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - We draw strength from diversity, equity and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and equitable mission without divisions
Creativity - We are a church that goes beyond conventional ideas and approaches to allow for new possibilities and innovation to flourish, to ensure authentic and lasting positive change to the benefit of our communities
Lifestyle - We promote a balance theological, prophetic and biblical lifestyle
Fun and Happiness - We believe having fun is important and good for salvation, healing, mental health and holistic contentment
Accountability - We endeavor to be open in our prayers, we further hold ourselves accountable for the quality and lasting results of our work and for the commitment we make to Almighty God for the furtherance of advancing the Kingdom, in partnership with stakeholders, participants, partners, donors and each other
Code of Ethics - We believe in acting professionally, with the highest level of integrity, and without prejudice, even in the most challenging circumstance, when no one is watching, and whether or not representing and upholding the religious body's values of trust, respect, understanding, safety and transparency. Holding others accountable to the same standard, carrying out our duties within the law and exercising good judgement. Be ready to challenge any inappropriate behaviour and pray with compassion.