1. The Ministry of the Word of God:
• We will practice obedience to the Scriptures at all cost
• All CLP teachers and chapel speakers evaluated for doctrinal stand
• All CLP teachers and chapel speakers evaluated and used based on preparation & skill
• All curriculum evaluated on its Biblical content and application
• Controlling the atmosphere of the mission for the ministry of the Word
• Using the KJV as our primary rule of faith and practice and other versions as reference for clarification among staff and volunteers
• Core CLP curriculum to include doctrinal teaching and practical application in spiritual growth and life skills
• Never moving from our position on the Word of God or compromising on Biblical mission or position
John 8:31-32; 17:17; Matthew 28:19; Romans 10:17; James 1:22-25; 1 Timothy 3:15-16; Psalms 19:7-14; Luke 1:79

2. Clear Organizational Structure:
• Written organizational chart
• Written staff job descriptions
• Staff Handbook
• Staff training (initial and continued)
• CLP core curriculum
• Clear policies
• Adherence to Mission policies
1 Corinthians 14:33; Nehemiah 3; 1 Chronicles 22-27; Mark 6:39-44; Exodus 18:1-27

3. Personal, Relational Ministry:
• Personal Evangelism
• Regularly scheduled CLP evaluations
• Regularly scheduled CLP consultations
• Personal interest in CLP participants
• Accountability for work assignments
•Training for work assignments
Acts 2:46; 2 Timothy 2:2; Galatians 6:1-2; 2 Corinthians 5:17

4. Integrity & Accountability:
• Legal in all things
• Open and honest financial reports
• Regular financial reports
• Employee’s policy handbook with clear expectations
• Selectively choosing staff in accordance with our philosophy and doctrine
• Fairness and equality with staff programs
• Weekly activity reports
• Policies formulated and enforced
Luke 12:48; 2 Corinthians 5:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:22

5. A Ministry of Refuge:
• Drug-free environment
• Safe environment
• Consistent application of policy and rules
• Consistency in policy application and demeanor from staff
• Clean facility
• Insubordination and disrespect not tolerated
• Treatment of guests with dignity and respect
• Security cameras
• Drug testing
• No racial or cultural prejudices tolerated
• Eliminating/limiting unhealthy, ungodly, or questionable influences within the mission
Proverbs 14:26; Psalms 9:9; 46:1-11; Numbers 35:11-13; Joshua 21:13, 21, 27, 32, 38

6. Partnership & Unity:
• Board of Directors and Executive Director relationship
• Staff and Executive Director relationship
• Clear expectations and organizational structure
• Staff relationships
• Cooperating with other organizations (within our uncompromising commitment to Biblical doctrine and spiritual mission)
• Clear process for resolving conflicts
• Spirituality and maturity expected of staff in dealing with one another
Psalms 133:3; Ephesians 4:1-3; 1 Corinthians 12:14-27; Matthew 18:15-17; 5:23-25

7. The Local Church:
• Providing to the community and our clients seeking a church family a network of recommended churches in harmony with CRM
• Identification with a Board-of-Director-approved local New Testament Church that will ensure attendance and care while guests of CRM
• A working relationship with area churches in providing services to needy individuals
Matthew 16:18; 1 Timothy 3:15; Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 4:11-16; James 1:27

8. Stewardship of Resources:
• Substantive, competitive employee compensation
• Employee training
• Positive work atmosphere
• Fair treatment of employees
• Promoting long-term employees
• Maximizing personal potential for the employee and the mission
• Accountability for finances
• Careful use of funds
• Strategic use of funds for long-term benefit of the mission
• Specific fund-raising strategy
• Facilities up to code as best as we know
• Quality appearance and operation
• Strategic planning of facility use and expansion
Matthew 25:23-30; Luke 19:12-27; Genesis 41; John 17:6-26

9. Faith:
• God will provide people resources, financial resources, and facility resources as we are faithful.
• God will lead the staff and board in new directions.
• We will base all decisions on the Biblical foundation expressed in our philosophy of ministry.
• We will not seek to manipulate people or organizations, but will serve others and trust God for His working in lives and the opening of doors of ministry.
Luke 1:37; Hebrews 11:6; Daniel 11:32b; Psalms 19:7-12; I John 5:14-15; Philippians 4:6; I Corinthians 16:9; Colossians 4:3

10. Christian Liberty:
• Clear and high expectations of staff in personal standards (in and out of the mission)
• Atmosphere that, as much as possible, will not lead a "weaker brother" into a spiritual fall (music, television, computers, conversation topics, etc.)
• When in doubt, to take the high road
• Raise our awareness of others and how our choices affect them, and thus to limit ourselves for the spiritual well-being of others
1 Corinthians 8:9, 12, 13;  9:19, 22, 27;  10:23, 24, 29, 31, 33; Ephesians 5:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

11. Compassion:
• Genuinely interested in the needs of others
• Genuinely acting on the needs of others as much as possible
• Encouraging others in need
• Confronting others in need
• Doing the thing that best benefits the individual and others, regardless of the response of the individual
Jude 24; Matthew 9:36; 1 Peter 5:7