Takes initiative to develop a personal relationship with God.

Engages in activities to understand God and His plans through prayer, Bible study, and active service.

Demonstrates the fruits of a relationship with God.

Understands the value of participating in worship with other believers.

Actively shares the love of God with others while encouraging and supporting the individuals commitment to God.

Intelligently articulates Biblical beliefs to people of diverse backgrounds with kindness and compassion.

Builds relationships with others through trust and compassion.

Collaborates with others to pursue Biblical principles, takes a stand and encourages positive action.

Acts honestly, courageously and ethically for the interests of the larger community and greater good.

Communicates skillfully to inform, influence, motivate, and inspire others.

Demonstrates an understanding in the relationship between God and society.

Looks to the example of Jesus as the model servant leader.

Recognizes that reality can only be truly understood through a relationship with the Creator.

Possesses the disposition, strategies and desire to learn, unlearn, and relearn continuously.

Takes an active role in setting learning goals, uses strategies to achieve them and reflects on the outcomes.

Shows strong understanding and belief of self to engage in reflection for individual improvement and advocacy.

Improves thinking by continuously analyzing, and reflecting on one’s own thinking.

Understands how to utilize resources.

Demonstrates an understanding of brain science and its connection to learning.

Demonstrates agility in thoughts and actions.

Skillfully transfers past learning into new situations.

Possesses broad knowledge in academic subjects, the arts and new literacies.

Articulates thoughts and ideas effectively using oral, written, and nonverbal communication skills in a variety of forms and contexts.

Communicates effectively using multiple languages and media to make meaningful connections.

Applies knowledge in various settings in a practical and purposeful way.

Understands that God gives talents that are required to be used, developed, and further multiplied.

Creativity that reflects the Creator.

Understands the source of all creativity.

Shows originality and ingenuity in their thinking and creating.

Takes risks and knows how to develop, organize, and manage new initiatives and/or ventures.

Engages in problem-solving, inquiry, creative and design processes to create value and meaning.

Participates in interdependent thinking and collaborative processes in the effort of accomplishing a task.

Engages in care for self and others as daily practices to support physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being.

Models a healthy, balanced lifestyle in light of Biblical principles.

Utilizes Biblical principles as the foundation for decision-making.

Seeks counsel from experienced and expert individuals.

Demonstrates gratitude to God and others, finds humor and joy in life and revels in beauty, phenomena and wonderment of the world in spite of circumstances.

Persists in the face of adversity and finds new solutions to problems.

Considers cause and effect relationships to inform decisions.

Possesses awareness of emotions and the emotions of others.

Engages in personal, civic, local, and global citizenship to help others thrive.

Demonstrates cultural competence and sensitivity in a sustainable, interdependent world.

Values and embraces diverse perspectives and cultures through open dialogue and mutual respect.

Takes action in personal and collective behaviors that support stewardship of the universe and the lives of others.

Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity, concern, and respect for others, in light of the Gospel message, in order to connect with others’ feelings, opinions, experiences, and culture.