MISSION + VALUES
If these match up with your beliefs, we're probably the right fit for you!
OUR MISSION
At The Net, we address sex trafficking and exploitation and support survivors, because everyone is worthy of the chance to rebuild their life.
OUR CORE VALUES
These values are the DNA of every team member at The Net, and we seek to live out these values in how we serve one another internally and in how we serve externally.
SEEN KNOWN LOVED
We want every person we encounter to feel seen, known and loved. We make sure any body who encounters someone on leadership or staff with The Net feels thought of, known by name, thanked, honored, and is met with humility and gratitude. Every. Single. Time.
FANS OF FEEDBACK
We want to always be looking for ways to grow and improve what we do and how we do it. Mistakes are opportunities to grow! We welcome feedback from each other because we are humble leaders that readily admit our insufficiency and need for improvement. We can do this without getting defensive because we know that everyone makes mistakes and we are secure in our identity in Christ..
We also want to always be looking for ways to honor one another for who they are and the work that they do. We create intentional rhythms to affirm and celebrate one another. If you see someone killing it, make a note of it and let them know!!
BRING ON GOOD VIBES
We intentionally create an environment of fun and joy when we work and serve. We want to work hard to create an uplifting and joyful environment that reflects the heart of God and that lightens the load.
GO FIRST!
Conversations start with you! Always. Don’t hesitate and don’t wait on someone else. It’s our job to take the initiative to pursue people in conversation. Anyone who walks through the doors of any Net event should be greeted immediately and talked to by more than one person, so go for it!
CATCH AND CONNECT
It is your job to facilitate the beauty of friendship among all at The Net. Everyone should connect with someone else because relationships are key. If at an event make every attempt to remove awkwardness or nervousness. Always ask yourself, “How can I make sure this person feels connected to the mission of The Net?” Everyone should feel welcomed, special and included.
TO BE CLEAR IS KIND
Sometimes we think we're being polite by not saying anything or not bringing something up, but in reality we're being unclear which is unkind.
Instead of assuming someone remembers a detail you mentioned or an instruction you gave them, we choose to reiterate important information and over-communicate details.
We manage expectations proactively on the front end. We clearly and specifically ask for help in advance. We give sufficient notice in order to kindly communicate to others. We reiterate important information over and over to be clear. We communicate deadlines and responsibilities without being asked. We don’t assume someone knows how to complete a given task, we clarify “what done looks like” including a done-due-date. To get clarity ask: “What does done look like?”
When communicating, we remember the Rule of Seven. It takes an average of 7 times of hearing a message before a prospect (volunteers, board members, Rise ladies etc) take action.
ABOVE & BEYOND
The survivors we serve are used to the bare-minimum. Non-profit events have a reputation for being boring or blah. Volunteer opportunities can be confusing or heavy. But that is not The Net! We pursue excellence and aim to WOW every single person that comes into our path. We exceed people’s expectations at every turn by choosing to go the extra mile.
At The Net, we go the extra mile and put in the extra effort to make sure every person feels thought of, confident, and cared for. Details like this matter!
BE ON GUARD
The reality is that The Net is daily pushing back darkness, and we have an enemy who prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (1 Peter 5:8). This is why we assess risk and go to great lengths to protect ourselves and our ministry from things that could go wrong.
It’s easy to get comfortable, become over-confident, and let our guard down. Instead, we take a proactive stance, knowing that we must always be on guard to protect those we serve, preserve our reputation, and stay healthy as an organization.
We ask ourselves “what could go wrong” not to have a worst-case-scenario mindset, but rather to be prepared and protect ourselves against potential threats. We hold each other accountable to policies and procedures, not just to be “rule followers” but to ensure the mission of The Net continues moving forward.
WE’RE NOT AFRAID TO RUMBLE
Sometimes, we're not as clear as we want to be. Expectations are missed and frustrations arise. To fight for clarity, we communicate through a "rumble!" When we have to show up for a hard conversation, we call it “a rumble.” A rumble is a discussion, conversation, or meeting defined by a commitment to…
Lean into vulnerability
To stay curious and generous
To be fearless in owning our parts
To listen with the same passion with which we want to be heard
YES MENTALITY
When approached with a task or challenge, always have a YES attitude! Be willing to do whatever asked for the sake of the whole, no matter how small, tedious, or out of your comfort zone.
YES people are solutions-oriented not problem-focused.
YES people don’t complain about a task.
YES people don’t say “That’s not my job.”
YES people find a way to get the job done.
YES people always respond to slacks or messages!
YES people have a positive attitude of doing things that help out the team.
BE GRITTY, FIGURE IT OUT
We don’t give up easily! Being gritty means that when you’re faced with a problem, you don’t give up after one try! This means you research, do your homework and FIGURE IT OUT. This means you ask for help after exhausting multiple solutions that didn't work. Gritty people communicate ideas to solve problems. You persevere to get things across the finish line.
WE OWN OUR STUFF
When you make a mistake or hurt someone’s feelings you own your part. You immediately apologize. You avoid excuses, being dismissive or defensive. We don’t blame others or extenuating circumstances for our mistakes, we just own them right away to pursue unity at all costs and being on the same page with team members first and foremost.
We apologize immediately. If you don’t feel you did anything wrong, you remember you’re a sinner, ask the Holy Spirit to help you own your stuff, and acknowledge out loud and ask forgiveness for your 10% (if it feels like that’s all you contributed.) When confronted with a mistake, a misstep, or oversight (i.e. poor communication, a task forgotten, instructions not followed) we own our stuff!
Don’t play the blame game. Remember: Proverbs 16:18 - Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. Proverbs 11:2 - When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.
SQUASH PATERNALISM
Never do FOR someone what they can do for themselves. Walk into every interaction with those we serve/employ asking the questions...
“What’s RIGHT with you? → as opposed to “What’s wrong with you?”
What do you HAVE?” → instead of “How can I help.”
At The Net we invite participation rather than doing everything ourselves. Sometimes when you see someone doing something wrong or not the way you would do it, it can be easy to step in and do it for them or re-do it when they’re not looking. Both of these responses are harmful to both you and the person, because they allow paternalism to be present!
UNITY DEFENDERS
As unity defenders, we…
Aim to be on the same team at all times. This means we always give someone the benefit of the doubt and assume the best about someone on the team.
Do not store up bitterness towards one another. Instead we take our grievances to the person right away. If we address a frustration weeks or months later, we must go back to the value of ‘owning our stuff’ and first apologize for not being a unity defender and allowing bitterness or frustration to grow.
Are unwilling to paint someone in a negative light to someone else. If someone starts to share anything negative about another team member your only reply should be “I encourage you to talk to them about what you just shared with me.”
We are unity defenders because we need one another to stay healthy and do the work!
WE ARE PROFESSIONAL AND PLAY ON THE TEAM
At the end of the day, this is our job and we are at work when we are at The Net & The Worthy Co. so we treat our interactions accordingly. We communicate professionally, we show up on time, we come prepared and dressed appropriately.
Professionalism enables us to offer opportunities for future job references, class credit, recommendation letters, etc.
Professionalism prepares us all for any future leadership roles or employment, so we will hold everyone to a high standard of professionalism.
SELF-CARE POLICE
The Net team should have a high concern for our own self-care and that of others. Burn out will take us down if we aren’t intentional. We prioritize rhythms of renewal and make them a priority.
We ask each other regularly and often, “what are you doing for self-care this week?”
We notice when others are or are not taking self care seriously and say something. Require sabbath of those you serve alongside so we can all stay in the fight.
Do not require more of yourself than anyone else does. Our work does not define who we are. The greater goal is being an emotionally, physically and spiritually healthy individual.
Don’t be afraid to ask for rest or help. It's best to do this proactively versus reactively.
LIVIN’ IN THE LIGHT: CONNECTED TO COMMUNITY & A CHURCH FAM
We require everyone on our team to be a part of a local church. One local church they fully commit to by investing outside of Sunday mornings. A place where they are known and loved and cared for by their leadership. Healthy spiritual accountability is a must.
HOPE IN JESUS
There is a savior and that savior is not us! We can place our anxiety over what is wrong with the world in the palms of Jesus Christ.
Our hope is not in The Net or what we do to serve others, God takes care of the poor and needy far better than we ever could. We verbalize this often. Hoping in Jesus leads to self-care and sabbath. Self-care/Sabbath are spiritual practices that re-center God and de-center ourselves. In these moments we pause to say, “Here God, take all that is wrong and hurting in the world and you be the savior.” That doesn’t mean we are to stop working for justice and bringing about the common good. It just means that we trust that God is indeed in control, even when the world seems confusing. We rest, and then tomorrow we pick up our work again to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with him.