Salt & Light Global seeks to rebuild nations and cultures one person, one family, one church, and one community at a time by obeying the command to be salt and light in the world.[8] To fulfill its vision for cultural transformation and renewal, Salt & Light Global recognizes that a proper understanding of the spheres of societal authority, and the First Principles that govern them, must be restored within the universal Church and society at large. Specifically, the Church must realize the implications of allowing the State to take control of areas beyond its God-established jurisdiction. As such, Salt & Light Global seeks to instill within the Christian community a correct understanding of and a respect for the following First Principles: Good Governance under the Rule of Law, including Sphere Sovereignty The Inherent Value of Human Life The Inalienable Liberties of Religious Conscience, Expression, and Association The Inalienable Liberty of Property The Inalienable Right of a Man and Woman to Marry, Procreate, and Control and Direct the Upbringing of their Children SLG’s Academy equips the Universal Church to share the heart of Jesus, defend these First Principles, and engage the culture. SLG’s Institute for Global Engagement, seeks to provide avenues for people to engage in rebuilding their own communities through selfless service. SLG’s Great Lakes Justice Center fights for faith and freedom, defending truth and protecting liberty in the courtroom and other public forums.