DREAM TEAM
CULTURE
Our Convictions
It is a privilege to follow Jesus and represent God to all people.
Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God-this is your true and proper worship.
Romans 12:1 (NIV)
I don't have to serve, I get to serve.
I don't have to give, I get to give.
I don't have to lead, I get to lead.
I don't have to belong, I get to belong.
I don't have to love, I get to love.
I don't have to care, I get to care.
I don't have to pray, I get to pray.
I don't have to worship, I get to worship.
Our Character
It is our responsibility to show up like Jesus everywhere.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31 (NIV)
At Total City, we believe the way we live matters. These 10 character traits are cultural convictions shaped by the life of Jesus that we desire to embody, protect, and grow in together as a church family. They guide how we lead, serve, love people, and show up everywhere God places us.
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We are
Humble
We value every role and embrace our part.
Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.
Philippians 2:3-4 (NIV)
We are
Intentional
We live in a way that makes Jesus credible.
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
Colossians 4:5 (NIV)
We are
Compassionate
We act on what we feel.
When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.
Matthew 14:14 (NIV)
We are
Encouraging
We build with our words, not tear down.
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV)
We are
Present
We value the moment in front of us as part of the mission.
Be very careful, then, how you live-not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
Ephesians 5:15-16 (NIV)
We are
Engaged
We lean in and bring life to every moment.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Romans 12:11 (NIV)
We are
Flexible
We value people over processes.
To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.
1 Corinthians 9:22 (NIV)
We are
Consistent
We show up faithfully, not flawlessly.
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
We are
Disciplined
We use our freedom wisely.
"I have the right to do anything," you say-but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"-but not everything is constructive.
1 Corinthians 10:23 (NIV)
We are
Generous
We give freely from what God has given us.
Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
Luke 6:38 (NIV)