STATEMENT OF FAITH

We believe the Bible to be the inspired, infallible, and only authoritative Word of God.

We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death on the cross through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of God the Father, in His ongoing intercession for the saints, and in His personal return in power and glory to establish the new heavens and new earth.

We believe that for the salvation of lost and sinful people, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling and empowering, the Jesus-follower is enabled to mature and live a godly life.

We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; those that are saved, to the resurrection of life and to eternal unity with God, and those that are lost, to eternal separation from God.

We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

CORE VALUES:“WILDCHAGS”

1.  Work and Rest

Work is worship. Sabbath rest is worship. Work hard, rest hard.
We embrace hard work with joy and diligence, knowing it reflects the image of God in us. But we also honor rest — not as laziness, but as obedience. Rest keeps our work rooted in trust, not striving.

  • “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it.” — Genesis 2:15

  • “Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God.” — Exodus 20:9–10

  • “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.” — Genesis 2:15

  • “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28

  • “In all toil there is profit…” — Proverbs 14:23

  • “If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.” — 2 Thessalonians 3:10

2. Integrity

Wholehearted honesty and purity in speech, behavior, and presence.
Integrity means resolving conflict, guarding truth, and living “above reproach.” We will not lie before the Lord nor before man. We will be modest for the sake of our brothers and sisters. As followers of Christ, we will take seriously the importance of setting an example to the world– “you are the only Bible someone will ever read,” after all. Here we choose to live like that.

  • “The integrity of the upright guides them…” — Proverbs 11:3

  • “Let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’” — Matthew 5:37

  • “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:22

3. Leadership

We lead boldly where we’ve been entrusted, and we honor and submit to others in leadership.

Submission is a grace gift, and we ought to offer it joyfully and quickly to those in authority that God’s placed in our lives. Have grace on others who are entrusted with leadership. Being led trains us to go forth and lead others with humility and accountability. When we lead, we lead first by example and service and with boldness. Be bold when entrusted with an area of leadership, no matter how big or small. Be bold in inviting and instructing others to follow you. 

  • “Let every person be subject to the governing authorities…” — Romans 13:1

  • “Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping watch over your souls…” — Hebrews 13:17

  • “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant…” — Matthew 20:26

4. Discipline

“How you do anything is how you do everything.”
Discipline in daily habits, shared spaces, and responsibilities reflects spiritual integrity and maturity. Make. Your. Bed. Everyday. 

  • “No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace…” — Hebrews 12:11

  • “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” — Colossians 3:23

5. Cross

We follow the cruciform, selfless way of Jesus — laying down our lives for others. 

We lay down pride, entitlement, and comfort to serve one another — not to be seen, but to become like Christ.

  • “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” — Luke 9:23

  • “Have this mind among yourselves… who, though He was in the form of God… emptied Himself… becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.” — Philippians 2:5–8

  • “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” — John 15:13

6. Honor

We choose to see and treat others as God sees them — with value, dignity, and purpose.
We honor leaders, peers, and even ourselves, cultivating a culture where respect, truth, and love lead our interactions. We seek to encourage and exhort one another frequently, daily. We will not tolerate gossip, dishonor, or demeaning sarcasm. Without honor, discipline can feel harsh, leadership can feel oppressive, and integrity can feel performative. But with honor, all these become life-giving. We honor others by seeking to see them according to the Spirit, not the flesh. 

  • “Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.” — Romans 12:10

  • “Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.” — 1 Peter 2:17

  • “Let the elders who rule well be considered worthy of double honor…” — 1 Timothy 5:17

7. Attention

“The first act of love is always the giving of attention.”– Dallas Willard
Our lives become shaped by what we pay attention to, and this is a time to become very mindful of that. We cultivate attention by limiting distraction, establishing intentional rhythms, and being present. We will not fall prey to the hyper-distraction and anxiety that plagues our generation, especially through phones/internet/entertainment. We will do everything we can to keep our focus where our feet are– on our service, our teaching, each other, and (most importantly) God.

  • “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10

  • “The eye is the lamp of the body…” — Matthew 6:22

8. Gratitude 

Gratitude is our rhythm.
We choose daily thankfulness in all circumstances, cultivating joy and resilience.

  • “Give thanks in all circumstances…” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

  • “Enter His gates with thanksgiving…” — Psalm 100:4

  • “Do not be anxious… with thanksgiving present your requests to God.” — Philippians 4:6

9. Stewardship

Care for what has been entrusted to us — natural (our land and farm), material (our house, cars, and belongings), and spiritual (this time and these people)
Land, belongings, and relationships are gifts to manage, not possessions to consume.

  • “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it…” — Psalm 24:1

  • “So then, each of us will give an account of ourselves to God.” — Romans 14:12

  • “Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.” — 1 Corinthians 4:2

Additional 10th Value: Hospitality

Hospitality is near and dear to our hearts. We are struck by how many times throughout the gospel accounts, Jesus is eating with others, being hosted by them. Similarly in the book of Acts— they were gathering in homes, breaking bread together daily, eating with glad and sincere hearts (Acts 2:42-46). We will host the residents, each other at dinner around the table, host “table community” with the broader community, and host a number of teaching couples/families. Hospitality is an incredible and deeply spiritual skill that will go with you for the rest of your life.

NOTABLE STAFF-ALAKA’I RULES

You are not under the same set of rules as a resident. (Think: the difference b/w a grad student at a Christian college vs. an undergrad student). You may live your life: you may date (outside the program), you may have a drink of alcohol when you want, etc. We ask that you be respectful of the residency rules, live a life “above reproach,” and adhere to staff-alaka’i-specific rules:

  1. Always be honest

  2. Always be on-time

  3. Need approval of coordinators/directors to have guests over.

  4. Must not use HLR expenses/ card’s outside the knowledge or limits director/coordinators have given you

  5. No dating within the program

  6. No alcohol, tobacco, drugs, smoking, or vaping on the property.

  7. No time alone (or car rides alone) with a resident of the opposite gender

  8. Staff-alaka’i are responsible for all of their own personal transportation.

  9. No use of HLR vehicles when residents are in need of a vehicle

  10. Staff-alaka’i adheres to same HLR vehicle rules as residents.

  11. Staff-alaka’i must abide by quiet hours, kitchen/dish rules. Staff-alaka’i does not adhere to the same curfew / wake-up rules as residents.

  12. We ask that if you choose to participate in this program, you choose to be here for the full weekly schedule, and a full year commitment. If you have any issues/complications with the schedule, notify us immediately / while applying.

  13. Staff-alaka’i is expected to participate in spiritual ministry, as well as overseeing (at least) one service site.

Contact staff for a full list of rules and expectations.

SAMPLE OF NOTABLE RESIDENCY RULES

(for the main program, the young adult residents)

  1. Always be honest

  2. Always be on-time

  3. No dating

  4. No drinking/drugs/tobacco/nicotine

  5. Adhere to detailed car-use rules

  6. Adhere to quiet hours and curfew

  7. Discipline: make your bed every day

  8. Required to show up at all service sites and teaching

  9. No phones at service sites and teaching

  10. No immodesty on social media

  11. No playing of inappropriate media or music

These rules reflect the most notable dynamics of the residency. If you need to see a full copy of the handbook or rules, contact us.