1) Bible Based Evangelism and Discipleship - A passion for guests to have the opportunity to receive Jesus Christ as Savior and to continually know Him more deeply. Philippians 3:10-11

2) Christ-like Service - Maintaining a Christ-like attitude; looking to the interests of others, in humility considering them better than ourselves in order to facilitate the work of God in their lives. Philippians 2:3-5

3) Genuine Hospitality - Visitors to Michawana are guests in our home and should, at all times, feel welcomed and loved. Romans 12:12-13

4) God-Honoring Relevance - A plan for continuous improvement in facilities and programs. 1 Corinthians 9:22-23

5) Unified Teamwork - A commitment of high levels of involvement and ownership by all staff, guests and supporters of Michawana. Teamwork is the process and the product. Romans 12:4-6, Ephesians 4:1-3

6) Uncompromising Integrity - A mandate to accept and promote integrity and ethics in everything we do and are, because that is what God expects of us. Matthew 5:37, James 1:22-25

7) Good Stewardship - A constant awareness that that which we have has been entrusted to us by God - our natural environment, facilities and grounds, our finances and our staff - and, as such, should be treated with utmost care and consideration. Psalm 24:1

8) Personal Relationships - Michawana is about relationships. It is the core of who we are - first to God, then to family, to others, and to nature around us. 1 Thessalonians 2:8