…as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15b
We declare these values, goals and commitments to God first, then to our family, our church and our world.
We are shaping and moving our lives and family towards the accomplishment of these stated family values. 

Our Marriage Values

My spouse and I share the same spiritual goals.
We are committed to sincere, honest and loving communication.
We share common interests and are passionate towards each other.
We have a mutual respect for each other’s role and responsibilities in our home.
We live and practice our lives in the spirit of forgiveness.
We work together to effectively manage our time, money and family responsibilities.
We value our vows and keep our integrity to each other, being faithful and maintaining mental purity. 

Our Goals for Our Children

They will be responsible enough to be independent of us, their parents.
They will have great insight, be prepared for marriage and family, and able to choose a godly spouse.
They will have a great work ethic both in education and in their career.
They will be devoted to purity in body and mind.
They will have a healthy self-esteem and soundness of mind. 

Our Personal Values that we want to Pass On to Our Children

To have a genuine Christian faith and experience.
To have a deep abiding respect for others, being understanding and non-judgmental.
To live by integrity. To be responsible in financial affairs.
To have a commitment to a spirit of excellence in practical and spiritual matters.
To be a part of and serve in a local church body.

Our Vision for our Children’s Spiritual Life

That they would know Jesus as their Friend, Savior, Lord and Master.
That they would have a living, vibrant relationship with God and put Him first in their lives.
That they would discover God’s plan and purpose for their lives.

 The Specific Beliefs we want our Children to Understand and Accept

To believe the Bible is the Word of God.
To believe in God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.
To understand the gifts and moving of the Holy Spirit.
To know and believe who they are in Christ.
To be able to defend their faith effectively. To value the sanctity of life.
To have a proper understanding and respect of for the church, both local and universal.
To understand biblical stewardship and holiness. 

Our Commitment to our Children’s Education and Development

We are committed to Christian education.
We will make provision for their education. We will be involved with their studies.
We will understand and appreciate our children’s unique approach to learning.
We will pray for, support and work with their educational institution.
We will always inspire excellence in their attitude toward education.

Our Commitment to Discipleship and Discipline in the Lives of our Children

We are committed to consistency in discipline.
We will always discipline rebellion and dishonesty. We will be careful to discipline and guide their attitude.
We will be open-minded and listen to each child’s needs and concerns.
We will temper our emotions when disciplining our children.