1. KNOW GOD
THE SUMMIT is committed to know God, His nature, His character and His ways. We seek to reflect who He is in every aspect of our lives and ministry. The automatic overflow of knowing and enjoying fellowship with God is a desire to share Him with others.

3. HEAR GOD’S VOICE
THE SUMMIT is committed to creating with God through listening to Him, praying His prayers and obeying His commands in matters great and small. We are dependent upon hearing His voice as individuals, together in team contexts and in larger corporate gatherings. This is an integral part of our process for decision-making.

2. MAKE GOD KNOWN
THE SUMMIT is called to make God known throughout the whole world, and into every arena of society through evangelism, training and mercy ministries. We believe that salvation of souls should result in transformation of societies, thus obeying Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations.

4. PRACTICE WORSHIP IN THE CONTEXT OF THE CHURCH
THE SUMMIT is dedicated to worship Jesus and engage in intercessory prayer as integral aspects of daily life. We also recognize the intent of Satan to destroy the work of God and we call upon God’s power and the Holy Spirit to overcome his strategies in the lives of individuals and in the affairs of nations. We hold our partnership with the churches very dear and believe disciples will thrive best in that context.

5. BE VISIONARY
THE SUMMIT is called to be visionary, continually receiving, nurturing and releasing fresh vision from God. We support the pioneering of new ministries and methods, always willing to be radical in order to be relevant to every generation, people group, and sphere of society. We believe that the apostolic call of THE SUMMIT requires the integration of spiritual eldership, freedom in the Spirit and relationship, centered on the Word of God.

6. CHAMPION BROKEN PEOPLE
THE SUMMIT is called to champion the “least of these” (Luke 9:46-48, Matt 25:40). We seek not to marginalize people of desperate circumstances and think more highly of ourselves in comparison (Romans 12:3), but rather, we embrace humility as we partner with God to “make the last go first” and see the “least become the greatest;” we long to see the great mystery of how the Kingdom operates in heaven also be done here on earth. We believe God has gifted and called people of every age, poverty level, and nation to spearhead vision and ministry all throughout the world. We are committed to value them, train them, support them, make space for them and release them. They are not only the Church of the future; they are the Church of today.

7. HONORABLE
THE SUMMIT operates in honor. We honor others, regardless of background or history, by restoring to them dignity and value in who they are in Christ, empowering the individuals we serve. We celebrate every triumph and provide support and encouragement in every temptation and trial. Honor requires trust amongst the house group as well as the leadership that governs the household. We value the wisdom and guidance of eldership and the people placed in positions of power above us.

8. HAVE A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW
THE SUMMIT is called to a biblical worldview. We believe that the Bible makes a clear division between good and evil; right and wrong. The practical dimensions of life are no less spiritual than the ministry expressions. Everything done in obedience to God is spiritual. We seek to honor God with all that we do, equipping and mobilizing men and women of God to take roles of service and influence in every arena of society. We aim to learn and defend the accuracy of the written word of God in the Holy Bible, the doctrines that uphold its credence, and discern the attempts of the enemy at distorting the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

9. FUNCTION IN TEAMS
THE SUMMIT is called to function in teams in all aspects of ministry and leadership. We believe that a combination of complementary gifts, callings, perspectives, ministries and generations working together in unity at all levels of our mission provides wisdom and safety. Seeking God’s will and making decisions in a team context allows accountability and contributes to greater relationship, motivation, responsibility and ownership of the vision.

10. EXHIBIT SERVANT LEADERSHIP AND WISDOM
THE SUMMIT is called to servant leadership as a lifestyle hierarchy. A servant leader is one who honors the gifts and callings of those under his/her care and guards their rights and privileges. Just as Jesus served His disciples, we stress the importance of those with leadership responsibilities serving those whom they lead. We also believe in making decisions based on wisdom and that these decisions will demonstrate biblical accuracy, agreement amongst counselors, and an evidence of the fruits of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). We want both every leader and every servant to base their decisions not on fleshly impulse and reaction, but on what is the most wise and loving decision that would honor God and man the most.