Would you have han?

It is not something you do because you have to and have no other choice. Are you doing it because someone held a gun to your back and forced you, "You have to do this"? No. You are doing it on your own because you want to do it. Therefore, to become an owner, you have to work for God's will. Would you have han (sorrow and grief) if you walked the public course with such a mindset? Would that course be tough? It will not be difficult. Why not? Because you have the heart of wanting to live for the sake of others. You have to live centering on true love. You have to become owners of the Culture of Heart. You have to understand that well.

-- Hyun Jin Moon, Fukuoka Church Visit, December 11, 2004

Keeping up to the mark

During a recent HDH time, an elder Mrs. Park gave a testimony. In it, she mentioned "I left him [her church minister] realizing that I had nothing more to learn from this minister."

As a minister, teacher, leader or parent, and etc. we need to keep up to the mark so as to accomplish tasks that these roles are expected to fulfill. This is very basic in the commercial world. Although it might not be so ruthless in ministry and family contexts than in the commercial world, the expectation, especially self-expectation should rightfully be there. Otherwise, the congregation, students, subordinates, or children might be stuck in a stagnant state, because not many people are as lucky as Mrs. Park to have found another better path.

CARP Core Values

CARP Core Values

1. Living for the Greater Good

I. Aligns oneself with the vision, values and goals.
II. Invests in people who increase our value.
III. Multiplies value: Taking creative action to increase the value.
IV. Shares best practices across the organization.

2. Ownership

I. Responsibility: Trusted to make a personal commitment to stated and expected goals.
II. Accountability: Answerable for the execution and outcomes of stated and expected goals.
III. Initiative: Exhibits leadership by being proactive and solving problems.
IV. Strive: Passion and conviction to execute one’s stated and expected goals.
V. Execute

3. Teamwork

I. Mentors: Personally guiding the growth and development of others.
II. Open-mindedness: Gives and receives feedback and new ideas constructively.
III. Respect: Recognize the merit that others bring.
IV. Energize: Inspiring passion and commitment in others.

4. Dreams Big

I. Conviction
II. Aspires to challenge one’s limitations
III. Results Oriented
IV. Expertise-Driven