1. We value the proclamation of the Good News of Jesus to the world | Read more... |
We seek to demonstrate this value by:
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Being an outward-focussed community where we understand that we exist to serve God’s restoration work in this world.
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Welcoming everyone who comes into the church, so that they can experience the love and acceptance of Christ.
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Recognising that our mission field is local, national and international .
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Presenting the gospel in ways that are vibrant and culturally relevant.
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Maintaining a visible and active presence in our local community.
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2. We value people making a commitment to partnership in the church | Read more... |
We seek to demonstrate this value by:
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Valuing community, because we are stronger when we work together.
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Encouraging people to enter into a covenant of partnership with the church.
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Valuing and honouring our partners.
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Achieving a high level of connection through small groups and ministry opportunities that create friendship, support and a sense of belonging.
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Maintaining a system designed to connect and integrate new people into the life of the church.
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3. We value the development of an attitude of service | Read more... |
We seek to demonstrate this value by:
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Recognising that everyone has spiritual gifts, to be used to build the church.
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Encouraging people to be actively involved in a ministry of the church.
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Being a community where people are empowered and trusted to serve both inside and outside the church.
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4. We value the ongoing development of Christ-like character in our lives | Read more... |
We seek to demonstrate this value by:
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Being a community through which lives are radically transformed into God’s design for his people, and where spiritual growth and development are encouraged at every level of life.
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Valuing commitment and accountability, because we grow through relationship with others.
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Having a network of courses and programs designed to train life skills, facilitate healing and deepen knowledge of God and his Word.
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Having high-energy, vibrant and culturally relevant children’s and youth ministries that appeal to the church and the local community.
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Being geared to respond to the Spirit’s movement in our lives as it happen.
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Offering counsel, support and prayer.
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We seek to demonstrate this value by:
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Doing our best because it honours God and inspires others.
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Being people of integrity, committed to being honest, transparent and above reproach.
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Being a church where corporate prayer is practiced with passion.
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Incorporating different art forms to express God’s heart.
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Having an expectation and desire for the movement of the Holy Spirit in our lives and meetings.
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If you’d like to know more, come along to one of our
Journey Together information sessions. Find out
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