Mission: Our goal is to strengthen our community by promoting, encouraging and equipping the development of character in every sector of the community.

Faith

Martin Luther King Service
Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast
Thanksgiving Service
Support city officials and school character programs
Sermon on the quality of the month
Character lessons in Sunday School
Feature Character trait of the month in bulletins, newsletters, and church marquees
Sponsor Character city events by donating use of facilities, labor, food, child care, etc.
Implement a character-training program with church staff members
Mayor’s Character Breakfast

First Presbyterian Church of Lee's Summit has been using a biblically-based character curriculum with the Senior High students at a Wednesday night Bible study. About 20 students attend. Rev Lyn Olson has created the program and leads the discussion. So far, they have discussed the character traits of humility, endurance, forgiveness and generosity, from a biblical perspective, using Jesus as a model of love and character. "We discussed 'obedience' during Holy Week, emphasizing Jesus' obedience all the way to the cross. The kids really responded to the relevance of Jesus' character and faith," says Lyn. "We'll continue the theme of character throughout the summer with special events."

Good character begins with God. It is a natural subject for the church to discuss. Consider a character-based education curriculum and preaching series for your church.

Character Trait of the Month:
Appreciation - Recognition of the quality, value, significance, of people and things