Five Root Values provide the enduring standard for life in covenant community. Rising out of the Ten Commandments, they point the way to maturity in faith and practice. When embraced by individuals committed in covenant relationship to God and one another, they shape behavior that creates a social environment where God's blessing flows freely.

The Root Values also provide the foundation for healthy families, caring schools and a more compassionate and empowered workplace.

The Five Root Values are:

• People
• Commitment
• Autonomy
• Truth
• Legacy