Company Values
Discipled Church follows a unique set of core values. Because our initiatives in building disciples and cultivating genuine discipleship are diverse, implementation of these values can be creative—and we encourage that. However, because we believe so strongly in these seven core values as a company, we seek to follow them at all levels—within the Board, at the executive level, and among all staff members. These values help define who we are as a company culture.
1. Serve
There is no mission field that we must first enter in order to serve. We are on the mission field now, and we serve right here. Jesus taught that, in all things, we should seek to serve, and we believe that the same approach should be adopted in every craft and discipline. Serving is the cornerstone of how we operate, and it precedes all other principles. We serve each other; we serve the Church.
- We serve our families by maintaining a proper work-life balance. We keep family commitments.
- We serve each other by esteeming the team over ourselves. From executive leadership to junior team members, no task is below us.
- We serve the Church by building excellent resources, tools, and services that empower it to make disciples of all nations.
- We serve our families by maintaining a proper work-life balance. We keep family commitments.
- We serve each other by esteeming the team over ourselves. From executive leadership to junior team members, no task is below us.
- We serve the Church by building excellent resources, tools, and services that empower it to make disciples of all nations.
2. Learn
No individual reaches their pinnacle—a point where they can no longer grow. We must be disciplined to master our craft. Technology and culture change rapidly, and we must continue to adapt and expand our capabilities and approach. In doing so, we deliver the best results to the Church and serve the kingdom well. There is simply no excuse for those who serve the master creator to be complacent with their ability to create.
- We adopt a learn-it-all, growth mindset. We constantly push ourselves outside our comfort zones to learn something new—work-related or otherwise.
- We remain humble and teachable. Everyone brings valuable experience and perspectives to the table, and we should all be willing to listen and glean from others.
- We practice getting into the Word daily and being in the presence of God as we recognize that he is the most important thing (person) anyone can know.
- We adopt a learn-it-all, growth mindset. We constantly push ourselves outside our comfort zones to learn something new—work-related or otherwise.
- We remain humble and teachable. Everyone brings valuable experience and perspectives to the table, and we should all be willing to listen and glean from others.
- We practice getting into the Word daily and being in the presence of God as we recognize that he is the most important thing (person) anyone can know.
3. Give
What we’ve been given is not for us alone. Whether it is our time, our knowledge and experience, or our gifts, it all is given to us to be shared with others. We are stewards of these things—nothing more, nothing less. Therefore, as freely as we have been given, we, too, will give willingly and with gratitude. This is a team effort, and we exist also to help others succeed.
- We give our time. We are not afraid to slow down. Deadlines are important, but more important are the people around us. We take the time to listen, to pray, and to serve.
- We give our talent. We recognize that our talents are not for our own pleasure but rather to be used to serve and build up others around us. We offer our talents and support others so that they can succeed.
- We give our treasure. Where our treasure is, our hearts are also. Therefore, we are diligent in ensuring that our hearts are focused on others and not on ourselves by giving to our local church fellowships, ministries, and those in need in our local communities.
- We give our time. We are not afraid to slow down. Deadlines are important, but more important are the people around us. We take the time to listen, to pray, and to serve.
- We give our talent. We recognize that our talents are not for our own pleasure but rather to be used to serve and build up others around us. We offer our talents and support others so that they can succeed.
- We give our treasure. Where our treasure is, our hearts are also. Therefore, we are diligent in ensuring that our hearts are focused on others and not on ourselves by giving to our local church fellowships, ministries, and those in need in our local communities.
4. Commit
We do not beat the air and wander aimlessly. We know exactly where we’re going, and we set goals and make commitments in order to get there. It’s how we move forward; it’s how we grow; it’s how we succeed. Together. That also involves accountability. We give it; we receive it. We commit to giving our best effort at every moment, and we expect others to do the same.
- We set goals that make sense and that the entire team agrees to. There is no ivory tower setting unrealistic expectations and driving decisions without full buy-in. We pray together, and we commit together as a team.
- Once committed, we hold each other’s feet to the fire. We hold each other accountable for our actions and the quality of work we deliver.
- We hold each other accountable for commitments made inside and outside the company. Accountability isn’t compartmentalized but extends to all areas of our lives.
- We set goals that make sense and that the entire team agrees to. There is no ivory tower setting unrealistic expectations and driving decisions without full buy-in. We pray together, and we commit together as a team.
- Once committed, we hold each other’s feet to the fire. We hold each other accountable for our actions and the quality of work we deliver.
- We hold each other accountable for commitments made inside and outside the company. Accountability isn’t compartmentalized but extends to all areas of our lives.
5. Deliver
We don’t make promises that we can’t keep. Not individually. Not as a team. We believe in honoring a commitment and delivering on our promises are just as important as sharing the Gospel message. When we are people who demonstrate integrity and deliver as promised, we communicate love to our neighbors. We aren’t perfect, and there is always grace in the process, but we will strive only to promise what we can deliver, and we will deliver what we promise.
- We simply let our “Yes” be yes and our “No” be no. We keep our word.
- We are people of integrity—professionally, publicly, and privately. We recognize that integrity is an essential component of being a disciple of Jesus, so we live that out in every area of our lives.
- We demonstrate love by our actions not just our words. We don’t set false expectations and make commitments we cannot deliver. We honor the commitments that we make.
- We simply let our “Yes” be yes and our “No” be no. We keep our word.
- We are people of integrity—professionally, publicly, and privately. We recognize that integrity is an essential component of being a disciple of Jesus, so we live that out in every area of our lives.
- We demonstrate love by our actions not just our words. We don’t set false expectations and make commitments we cannot deliver. We honor the commitments that we make.
6. Worship
Whether building training content or developing technology solutions, we are artists and create for our King. We believe that in all things, large or small, we are working for the Lord. Therefore, we worship him in our efforts and pursue personal excellence, knowing that it all reflects God’s glory.
- We understand, ultimately, that we work for God and not for man—it is Christ that we are serving above anyone else. Therefore, all work is performed with all of our heart and to the best of our individual ability.
- We take care of our bodies—physically, mentally, and spiritually—and offer ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.
- We recognize that worship isn’t relegated to a band or a musician. Instead, God is the ultimate creator, and he has instilled that creativity in each of us. We delight ourselves and worship God by reflecting his creativity, regardless of our role.
- We understand, ultimately, that we work for God and not for man—it is Christ that we are serving above anyone else. Therefore, all work is performed with all of our heart and to the best of our individual ability.
- We take care of our bodies—physically, mentally, and spiritually—and offer ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God.
- We recognize that worship isn’t relegated to a band or a musician. Instead, God is the ultimate creator, and he has instilled that creativity in each of us. We delight ourselves and worship God by reflecting his creativity, regardless of our role.
7. Rest
Rest is a critical component for reflection and recovery. We don’t move ahead haphazardly or with a lack of clarity. We reflect on and celebrate our accomplishments; we take a breath and recover from our faithful diligence; and we strategically plan our next steps. God rested after creation; so must we.
- We don’t push ourselves to “the limit.” We take breaks regularly and responsibly to let our minds and bodies relax and recover. We practice margin.
- We “turn it off” at the end of the day. We disconnect and enjoy our downtime.
- We do not feel obligated to send or reply to emails after hours or the weekends (unless we’re on-call).
- We don’t push ourselves to “the limit.” We take breaks regularly and responsibly to let our minds and bodies relax and recover. We practice margin.
- We “turn it off” at the end of the day. We disconnect and enjoy our downtime.
- We do not feel obligated to send or reply to emails after hours or the weekends (unless we’re on-call).
