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Our Covenant of Culture Statement

We at Saint John the Apostle MCC choose to embrace the ministry-centered leadership by establishing, nurturing and sustaining a culture of love, appreciation, trust and shared responsibility.

Shared Agreements to Support our Covenant of Culture

  1. Jesus Christ Calls us to emulate his leadership style of serving others.

  2. Christ calls all of us to love one another, acknowledging that everyone is highly regarded and valued by our church.

  3. God calls everyone to be a minister, empowering everyone of all ages to fulfill his or her calling.

  4. All ministries of our church will be created, implemented, supported and maintained through gifts, interests, passions, skills and resources.

  5. Each person has good intentions in regards to his or her involvement and actions as part of our congregation.

  6. We will brainstorm all ideas before attempting to find a solution that will work for the mutual benefit of all.

  7. The actions we take will always affect others.

  8. All decisions will be made in alignment with our guiding documents: The Vision Statement, the Covenant of Culture, the Core Values Statement and the Ministry Plan Statement.

  9. All paid and ordained staff members are hired not only to do one-on-one ministry to meet individual needs but also to create learning opportunities that equip ministry team leaders to fulfill their calling to served others.

  10. When things do not go as planned or difficulties arise, we will refrain from fault finding and blaming one another by reconciling through forgiveness and acceptance.

  11. We will address conflicts when they occur, taking the time necessary to listen to the ideas of everyone involved.

  12. We will honor and respect everyone by not interrupting when they are sharing their ideas.

Our Purpose

The purpose of St. John the Apostle MCC is to teach God's love to the diverse community centered in Fort Myers, Florida, in order to deepen our relationship with God, each other and ourselves.

Vision Statement

"Bringing Us Together"

Core Values Statement

  1. We claim a vision filled with hope and faith in God, Christ and the Holy Spirit.

  2. Through God's grace we nurture love, humility and respect.

  3. We embrace a tolerant, socially aware atmosphere for all of God's people.

  4. We build our relationships based on honesty, trust and integrity.