Core Values

 

 

1 We value intimate relationship with the Father ~ We believe that relationship with the Father, through

the Son and the Holy Spirit is reflected in a lifestyle of worship and is the very essence of who we are and

why we exist.

(Rev 4:11; John 14:6)

 

2 We value personhood ~ We believe that Christ’s sacrifice was made for us, just as we are. Therefore,

we value, honour and esteem personhood above performance.

(Gal 2:16-21; Rom 5:8,9)

 

3 We value diversity ~ We believe that Christ’s body is diverse and we give liberty and support to the

many expressions and effects of these diversities. We accept one another in our weaknesses and

strengths, loving and forgiving one another as we are built up in Him.

(1 Cor 12:14-27)

 

4 We value servanthood ~ We believe that service is an expression of our Christ-shaped identity and we

serve in the temperaments, gifts and passions God has given us. Service is best exemplified by our

willingness to undergird others and esteem them above ourselves.

(Rom 12:4-8; Phil 2:3,4)

 

5 We value stewardship ~ We believe that we are stewards and that what we have is His. Therefore, we

cheerfully give of time, finances and resources according to God’s directives.

(2 Cor 9:6-15)

 

6 We value a team approach to ministry ~ We believe that the Holy Spirit moves us together as a body

in functional and relational interdependence under the headship of Christ, discipling, equipping and

mentoring, with every member contributing as the body is brought to maturity.

(Eph 4:13-16)

 

7 We value government by gifting ~ We, together with our pastor who is under authority,

are a local body governed by recognized giftings which bring completion to a leadership team

that embraces the elements of Ephesians 4 (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, teachers)

(Eph 4:11, 12)

 

8 We value His church in the community ~ We believe that we, the people, are His church and we will

be found gathering together throughout the community around God-inspired visions, reconciling Man to

God, Man to himself and Man to one another.

(2 Cor 5:20; 1 John 4:11,12))

 

 

FAMILY VALUES

 

We believe God has called us to be:

 

1 A PEOPLE OF THE GOSPEL

-     Committed to evangelism (Matt 28:18-20; Mark 16:15,16;….)

-     Preaching the Word (2 Tim 4:1,2)

 

2 A CHRIST-CENTRED PEOPLE

-    Hebrews 13:8 (Savior, Healer….)

 

3 A SPIRIT-FILLED PEOPLE

-    Preaching & Teaching the baptism of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4, 38, 39)

-    Encouraging people to experience and live a Spirit-filled life (Gal 5:22-25; Eph 5:18; Rom 8:1-4, 10,11,14,15)

 

4 A PEOPLE OF WORSHIP

-    Rom 12:1,2; John 4:23,24; Rev 4:11; 5:12, 13

 

5 A PEOPLE OF BALANCE (1 Cor 14:39,40; Titus 2:2)

 

6 A PEOPLE WITH AN OPEN HEART TO ALL PEOPLE

-    The whole body of Christ (1 Cor 12)

-    The whole family of mankind (Gal 3:28…)

 

7 A PEOPLE WHO ALL MINISTER

-    Every member a minister (Eph 4:11-16)

-    Every home a ministry centre

 

8 A PEOPLE WHO ENJOY L IFE

-    Ps 16:9, 11; Neh 8:10; Phil 4:4-7

 

9 A PEOPLE WHO SERVE

-    With a servant’s heart (Mark 10:43-45; John 13:14-17)

-    With a team spirit (Gal 6:1-10; John 4:36, 27)

 

10 A PEOPLE WITH A FRESH VISION

-    Prov 29:18