CHRIST
CENTRED
The Good News of Jesus is the foundation of who we are and how we live.
BIBLE BASED
- Submitting to the Bible’s teaching on all matters of life and faith.
- The reading and studying of the Bible both personally and together is essential to our growth as followers of Jesus.
- Believing that the Bible through the power of the Holy Spirit can transform lives.
SPIRIT LED
- Believing God is able to do more than we ask or imagine.
- Prayer is our first priority in following God’s lead in life, church ministry and relationships.
- Encouraging people to explore, express and use their spiritual gifts to serve God and His church.
- As we grow in our reliance in the Holy Spirit, we expect to see the fruit of the Spirit evident in our relationship with God and people.
MISSION
SHAPED
- Recognising and acting our our identity as a people sent to our community to announce and demonstrate the reign of God in Christ.
- Church life is shaped with a concern for and a priority for reaching people who don’t yet know Jesus.
- Recognising and acting on our belief that we have a part to play in God’s global mission.
- Sacrificing our own wants for the sake of building bridges with those who are yet to believe in Jesus.
RELATIONALLY
COMMITTED
- Love is the foundation of our relationship with each other.
- Being open and honest with each other.
- Welcoming, connecting with, and including new people into our church family.
- Meaningful, loving relationships require more than just a Sunday church service.
- Love enables and promotes unity despite differences in ages, backgrounds, experiences and faith journeys.
PEOPLE
EMPOWERING
- Discovering and releasing the gifts and passions of every believer to serve the Church and the world.
- Encouraging and equipping people to become more like Jesus.
- Identifying, encouraging and training the next generation of leaders.
- Teaching our Church family that commitment to God’s Church includes generosity with our time, resources and money.