HOW
OUR APPROACH
We desire to try to live out what our Heavenly Father desires for His Children, as found in Colossians 3: 12-17.
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony. And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
- Compassionate hearts
- Kindness
- Humility
- Meekness
- Patience
- Bearing with one another
- Seeking reconciliation and forgiveness
- Love
- Thankfulness
As we strive to have these qualities permeate our culture, we also approach our WHAT with these key phrases...
1. Be the best YOU that YOU can be!
For God's glory and our joy in Him!
We’ve each been wonderfully created by God—with distinct gifts, passions, and life experiences. Our mission is to encourage one another to live fully into that unique design, crafted by our Heavenly Father with infinite wisdom and unwavering love.
We don’t need to become anyone else. When we embrace who God made us to be, we glorify Him and extend His love to others. And the amazing thing? Walking in that truth turns life into a beautiful adventure—filled with purpose, grace, and lasting joy.
2. Fail fast, fail forward
Failure and making mistakes isn’t easy—but it’s inevitable. And instead of fearing it, we can embrace it as part of growth. By living out the spirit of Colossians 3:12–17, we can fail in a safe environment where we're loving, honoring, respecting, and being gracious towards that person who fell short. Our ultimate WHY is that we love because He first loved us.
3. Progress, not perfection
It’s natural to hesitate when faced with something new—especially when we’re unsure of how we’ll perform or worried about how others might perceive us. These feelings are real, but they don’t have to hold us back. With God’s help, we can move beyond pride and into humility.
Humility doesn’t mean minimizing ourselves—it means embracing growth, being willing to try even when we’re unsure, and remembering that our worth isn’t defined by perfection. It’s knowing that obedience to God is more important than flawless execution, and trusting that His grace is more than enough to cover our shortcomings (2 Corinthians 12:9).
4. How do you eat an elephant?
Sometimes life hands us challenges that feel far too big to tackle. They leave us feeling frozen, overwhelmed, unsure where to begin. In these moments at speech and debate, we like to ask a simple but powerful question: “How do you eat an elephant?”
The answer? One bite at a time.
Like a tiny ant, we take small, consistent steps—nibbles, really—toward the big things that seem impossible. Through patience, faith, and the grace of God, we discover that even the biggest elephants can be overcome. Not by rushing or striving, but by trusting and moving forward inch by inch.
Encourage one another. Keep taking bites. And watch what God does with your willingness.
5. Pivot or persevere
Embracing failure doesn’t mean giving up—it means choosing how to respond. Sometimes, we pivot. Sometimes, we persevere. Either way, the posture we’re after is that of a LIFELONG LEARNER.
Failure, though difficult, can be a hidden blessing. It offers us fresh insight, resilience, and wisdom for the journey ahead. When we see mistakes not as defeat but as stepping stones, we begin to uncover growth in places we least expect.
Our goal isn’t perfection—it’s humble confidence. The kind that’s willing to try again, learn again, and trust that each small step forward is part of something greater.
