MY COMMITMENT

AS A LEADER OF FIRST CHURCH

TO SPEAK TRUTH WITH LOVE

I will communicate openly.

• I will speak honestly and not withhold myself.
• If I have a problem with someone, I will speak to the person, not about them.
• I will speak clearly and concretely.
• I will seek to understand, listening with an open heart and an open mind.
• I will withhold judgment and check out my assumptions.
• I will be open to feedback from others.

I will act with heart.

• I will share how I feel as well as what I think.
• I will bring my heart to painful issues.
• I will be courteous to others, but not at the expense of speaking my truth.
• I will treat others with respect, even when we disagree.

I will act with integrity.

• I will take responsibility for what I say and do.
• I will take personal responsibility to do my part for the well-being of the group.
• I will try to discern when to stick to principle and when to let go.
• I will abide by agreements about disclosing information.

I will cultivate personal relationships.

• I will approach myself and others with humor and joy.
• I will seek to know others as people.
• I will be friendly and welcoming.

I will acknowledge and appreciate others.

• I will honor their contributions.
• I will respect the requirements of unique roles.

I pledge to observe these practices, to do my best to trust that others are observing them, and to forgive myself and others when we inevitably make mistakes.  I will hold others accountable and expect others to hold me accountable.