The Shipyard Model

RELATIONSHIP: Because I believe that every human has inherent value and significance I am committed to building relationships based on love. As a pastor/teacher I will seek out people to know, understand and uplift. To build authentic relationships.
FELLOWSHIP: Because I believe that we are never meant to be alone and were created for intimacy and interaction, my aim is to develop a spiritual partnership with the young people I work with.
WORSHIP: Because I believe our identity, significance, and purpose originate in our relationship to God, I will seek to embrace every opportunity for intimacy and praise to God. To encounter God as our Father in intimate worship.
DISCIPLESHIP: Because I believe that Jesus offers the abundant life to all who will learn from Him, He is my Master Teacher. I am committed to a philosophy and a methodology of teaching that engages people to think, experience, and serve. To teach in the school of Christ-like discipleship.
LEADERSHIP: Because I believe God gives gifts to all people for the purpose of building His kingdom, I am committed to creating opportunities for people to follow in the footsteps of Christ as teachers. To equip others in the school of effective leadership.
OWNERSHIP: Because I believe that creativity and innovation are the building blocks to an individuals sense of identity, I will get out of the way and cheer on the work and creativity that leaders feel called to. As leaders see new ways to foster renewal and growth they will develop a sense of ownership in the mission of Christ. To allow leaders to establish purposeful ownership.
MENTORSHIP: Because I believe that Jesus set the ideal example for change by leading His students to become teachers, I am persuaded to call my students to mentor others in the ways of the Master Teacher. To teach others to become teachers.