Members of the Appalachian Riders for Our Lady are encouraged to introduce themselves as theologians. However, we are theologians in the unique style of our order with our work guided by, in addition to the basic character of our order, these four principles:

1. Do theology for the milieu in which you are embedded.
2. Ground your work in your particular booklist.
3. Our theology is based on conversation rather than writing.
4. Be patient.