Mission Statement

GCB PRINCIPLES

1. Gratitude: We agree to, first be appreciative of one another, and celebrate the experiences, skills, and wisdom we bring to the table. We will give, love, celebrate each other’s uniqueness and be grateful to God at all times.
2. Respect: We agree to be on time to respect others. Because we believe in the value of our community, we agree to give priority to our group meetings. If we are running late, we will call ahead. We agree that whatever is shared in the group stays in the group. This includes what is shared through phone calls, e-mails, etc. We want this group to be a safe place to grow.
3. Accountability: We agree to hold each other accountable. Each of us will have the obligation to account for our actions, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner. We will take responsibility for people, money, documents, or other properties entrusted to our care. We will reach out to those who could not make it to meetings.
4. Communication: We agree to consult one another and be consulted before making decisions. We agree to respond to emails, phone calls or voice messages in timely manners. Because of our multicultural diversity, we will be mindful of other people’s culture and way of life, however, in a situation of unresolved conflict, the Bible will be our final guide. We will listen and ask for clarification without intimidating or forcing our own standards on others.
5. Embrace: We agree to embrace brave changes: We will seek to be open and be honest with each other. Our small group is a place where we can take off our masks, be ourselves, and be accepted for who we are. We will not take advantage of each other. We will be willing to take risks and embrace new grounds and trusting God’s faithfulness.