My Manifesto

A number of years ago, I went through the personal exercise of developing a mission statement for my life. I identified my several roles in life and the ideals I valued most in helping me fulfill my responsibilities, and then I brought it all together in a manifesto that I have tried to revisit annually to keep me mindful of those truths I believe foundational to my life. Now I'd like to present that manifesto here and write about the values that shape me and my worldview.

I am a Christian.

I am a preacher.

I am a son.

I am a brother.

I am an uncle.

I am a friend.

I value

Faith

Family

Friendship

Fellowship

Freedom

Fitness

Forgiveness

Faithfulness

Fruitfulness

Future

I will love and I will serve.

I will honor God above all else.

I will honor those things I value most

in fulfilling the responsibilities of my relationships and roles.

I will honor Jesus Christ in all that I do,

continually growing to become more like Him.

This is my manifesto.