Core Values

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Grounded in our response to the Baptismal Covenant and Great Commission, the Churches, Schools and Institutions of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas passionately hold these values:

 

Missionary Emphasis
Making Jesus Christ known with a missionary spirit that honors our heritage of growth and expansion

 

Education and Leadership
Forming disciples, both lay and clergy, to be effective agents of transformation

 

Meeting Human Needs
Bringing the love of Christ to a hurting world

 

Responsive Stewardship
Caring for and dedication of our abundant resources to support the mission of the Church

 

Excellence
Setting a standard for ministry driven by miraculous expectation