As InnerCHANGE Companions, we agree to....
- Align our lives according to the InnerCHANGE Commitments & Values
- Faithfully pray alongside and for InnerCHANGE and Companions
- Actively demonstrate a heart for the poor - e.g.,
– Regularly participate in direct neighborhood ministry with an InnerCHANGE team.
– Regularly minister among the poor in my own context with a relational approach.
– Use my professional capacities in ways which benefit work among the poor.
– Be an ambassador for the poor in my context.
– Intentionally advocate regarding issues of poverty and justice. - Participate in the Companions community
- Connect with other Companions - e.g.,
– Participate in InnerCHANGE Companion Local Gatherings.
– Attend InnerCHANGE Companion International Gatherings.
– Join learning and support calls. - Communicate regularly with either my InnerCHANGE Companions area leader or the member of InnerCHANGE who is my primary contact.
- Use my gifts to build, nurture and serve the Companions community.
- Make regular financial contributions to the Companions Culture of Giving Initiative.
- Connect with other Companions - e.g.,
- Intentionally foster our personal and spiritual development
Be attentive to the ongoing state of my connection to God and seek help when needed.
Be attentive to the areas of my life where the Lord is developing maturity and seek help when needed.
Prayerfully review our lives each year according to:
the InnerCHANGE Commitments and Values
these Companion Agreements
the developmental goals set in the prior year
Recommit, as God leads, to Companions each year and set ministry and development goals for the upcoming year