We Seek development That:

• Is motivated by a heart for God and others. 
  
• Affirms the joy and creativity of work.
  
• Allows laborers to enjoy the fruit of their labor.
  
• Empowers problem solvers by encouraging a spirit of experimentation and innovation.
  
• Strengthens the church and community. 
  
• Cares for resources: human capital, land, animals, etc.
  
• Values diversity in solutions and individuality in applications.
  
• Addresses the multiple causes of poverty.
  
• Is focused on growth of successful businesses over subsidized charity.
  
• Creates a higher quality of life, not just a higher income.
  
• Discourages dependency by encouraging strong partnerships instead of strong hierarchies.
  
• Invests in foundational infrastructures that allow for independent development.
  
• Is locally funded. 
  
• Is participative.
  
• Is self-propagating. ​