Guiding Principles of NCM New England

● A Welcoming Table We are inclusive and bridge-building, making space for many voices and perspectives in this work.

● Center Lived Experience We include people directly impacted by poverty, injustice, and exclusion in the leadership, design, and evaluation of our ministries.

● Christ at the Center Our purpose and practices are grounded in the life and love of Jesus. We seek to be His hands and heart in the world.

● From Charity to Empowerment We aim not just to help, but to uplift—to promote dignity, justice, and lasting transformation in our communities.

● Hope in Motion We face challenges with hope, knowing that even small acts of compassion can bring kingdom-sized impact.

● Lead Together, Not Alone We model shared leadership, believing God speaks and works through collaboration across churches, cultures, and generations.

● Learn, Reflect, Improve We commit to a cycle of learning from the past, listening in the present, and evaluating regularly so we can grow in faithfulness, effectiveness, and humility.

● Local Roots, District-Wide Reach Every ministry is shaped by its local context. We honor that uniqueness while building a shared district-wide identity and strategy.

● Transparent and Trustworthy We build trust through open communication, shared decision-making, and responsible stewardship.

● We Are Better Together We believe in the power of collective action and mutual encouragement. The Body of Christ is stronger when it is connected.