The '90s called, and they want their core values back. In Part 3 of our series, Sean and Amy discuss how churches can move beyond generic “permission to play” values to define authentic, culture-shaping behaviors that drive real organizational change. They cover:

Why traditional church core values often end up as meaningless wall art
The difference between “permission to play” values and true culture-shaping behaviors
How to identify and define values that reflect who you actually are (not who you wish to be)
Practical steps for embedding these behaviors into hiring, firing and performance management
Why senior leaders must model the behaviors they want to see in their culture

Plus, they explain why values should be tangible and observable, share real examples of effective culture-shaping behaviors and provide guidance for leaders who want to intentionally shape their organizational culture through clear behavioral expectations.

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