* the centrality Jesus Christ, His uniqueness, example, and message
* a recognition of the essential spiritual nature of life
* a recognition of truth arising from paradox, images and story
* desire for experience as well as knowledge,
* affirming the importance of the “subjective” and mystical dimension
* intellectual learning is utilized to support spiritual realization
* emphasizing participation over a spectator mentality
* openness to and a desire for community
* core beliefs with a variety of perspectives are compatible
* an emphasis on practical answers: “walk” over “talk”
* order in community from webs of connection as well as structure
* an emphasis on journey and process as well as focus on a goal
* skeptical of of authority which comes from merely holding a position
* leadership is by wisdom and example, not just knowledge or role
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