by Larry Kreider
- Honor the LORD and His presence by continually looking to Christ in our midst for discernment and decision-making.
- Honor the God-given vision, biblical values, and the mission of the local church.
- Honor the leadership of our family of churches.
- Honor the present senior leader.
- Honor the new senior leader.
- Honor the elders and the leaders of the church in the process.
- Honor the members of the church body in the process.
- Honor the process of leadership succession.