Our mission is to develop people to be devoted followers of Jesus Christ, who through caring relationships, loving service and sacrificial giving transform communities to reflect God's kingdom values.

To do this we will:

Encourage and empower people

Ä   to be continually growing as disciples of Jesus

Ä   to develop in their understanding of scripture and its application to their daily lives

Ä   to recognise and develop their God-given gifts & talents

Ä   to express kingdom values in work, family and everyday life

Ä   to witness personally to their faith in Christ

Build a church community that:

Ä   develops prayer as a integral part of all our activities

Ä   shares together in Spirit inspired, life-changing worship

Ä   encourages honest, caring, inclusive relationships

Ä   welcomes new people irrespective of background or ability

Ä   offers regular opportunity for those who are not yet Christian to experience Christian community and explore the Christian gospel

Ä   campaigns for justice and ethical standards consistent with a Christian perspective

Serve the local community by:

Ä   offering a range of activities to serve community needs

Ä   developing our premises as a community resource

Ä   supporting selected community-based projects

Ä   working together with other Christian churches in united witness and service to the town

Support world mission:

Ä   with people, prayer, and finance

Ä   by building relationships with selected mission partners

Ä   by providing opportunities for short term mission experiences

Ä   encouraging short and long term mission service overseas

 

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