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What Core Values Has This Change?

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The one issue that I would most like to change about my world is to reduce my environmental footprint because I believe that God created out of love the whole universe in a majestic way. He wants us not only to enjoy His precious resources and satisfy our wants and needs but also to increase and improve what we “have” and not decrease or diminish it. God entrusted us with everything we have, and He can call us to account at any time, that is why we have to be well prepared for this call. I want to be part of something bigger and better (Smith & Lindsay, 2004, p. 41) by changing myself first before I work on others (Kouzes & Posner, 2004, p. 42) then I can model the way. 2-What core values undergird this proposed change? Accountability, Commitment, Making a difference and be humble are the core that are governing my daily life (Smith & Lindsay, 2004, p. 109). They are the “filter through which vision development must pass” (p. 108). Understanding my core values will enable me to succeed in making the contribution expected from me (p. 109). • Accountability: We need to be aware that we are responsible in the use and protection of the world around us through proper conservation and sustainable practices, and that our mission needs to safeguard and protect the Earth: its people, its animals and plants and the natural systems on which all life depends on. • Commitment: Doing the right thing everywhere and every time and be persistent to achieve my goal. • Making a difference:

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