Our Values

We have six values from which a number of priorities and practices flow -

They are Scripture, Worship, Grace and Mercy, Healing, Fellowship and the Kingdom Of God.

We also value -

PURSUIT OF GOD We seek God and wait expectantly for his presence in all that we do (John 4:34, 5:19-20).

UNITY Our brothers and sisters are not our enemies. We will love what Jesus loves: the whole church (Ephesians 4:3-6).

EQUIPPING God calls and enables believers to express the talents, gifts, and ministries that he has set aside for them. The orientation of all ministry is toward the integration of biblical truth into everyday living that impacts our community and beyond (Ephesians 4:11-13).

GENEROSITY We are stewards of God's gifts and resources (Matthew 10:8, 39; 13:45-46). We do not own our ministries, so they are not ours to keep. We "give to get to give."

SIMPLICITY We want to be "naturally supernatural," avoiding behaviour that draws attention away from God and to ourselves (1 Corinthians 2:2-5; James 3:13; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12).

COMPASSION with MERCY We desire to accept into our fellowship any sincere believer who is attempting to walk in obedience to God, is repentant of his or her sins, and is in submission to the authority of the church. We also accept all who are near or far from a knowledge of Jesus Christ and welcome them to join in our journey. God's mercy always triumphs over judgement (James 2:13; John 8: 1-11).

RELATIONSHIP Caring for people is our highest priority after submission to God, because the purpose of the cross was the redemption of men and women (Romans 12.:9-13; 1 Corinthians 13:4-9; Colossians 3:12-14).

RISK TAKING We know that gifting develops in an environment of trial-and-error, so we are willing to be patient with people's weaknesses and failures while they learn (John 21:15 19; Galatians 5:22-23).

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