Four Paradigm Principles

Our paradigm is the “lens through which we view ministry”. The High Places lens consists of four basic principles.  These are: 

1. A “Mission/Vision”, which clarifies where the church has been and where we are headed.
2. A simple “Profile” statement clarifying a few basic qualities we believe Christ wants to build into His church (individual and collective).
3. An “Environment” that encourages forward progress on our spiritual journeys regardless of our starting point.
4. A common sense approach to “inviting/challenging” individuals to personal involvement/growth that provides clarity without insulting intelligence, spirituality or personal commitment.

Operating by these principles keep the primary focus where it should be which is on people rather than programs and buildings, which are simply tools (as opposed to sacred cows) and can be viewed and evaluated as such.