A Vibrant, Compassionate, Life-Transforming Church - Living And Giving The Hope of Christ.

Vibrant – a growing community in which people experience vital, life giving connections with God and one another; a people alive, pulsating with a desire to minister and be effective for God.Compassionate – extending the love and grace of Jesus through active care, ministry, action, integrity.

Life-transforming – being part of God’s redemptive work, setting people free & giving hope.

Living the hope – people who reflect and “live” the hope of Christ: people journeying together, developing into all God made us to be, so that together we become a people of Godly influence – locally, regionally, cross-culturally, and to the ends of the earth.

A church, known as ‘that church down the road that lives out the hope they believe,’ without facades, willing to engage, willing to risk, stepping-out for Jesus, trusting in a ‘hope that does not disappoint’,

Giving the hope – people extending the hope of Christ to others whatever the cost. Helping people, resourcing people, journeying with people - so that others may know the hope of Christ – and so find freedom, purpose and fulfilment in Him.

A church where our reputation, our witness, our actions, our voice – is known for its desire to give hope, from the hope we have in Christ, transforming lives and transforming communities.

HOPE

H Hearts full and impassioned to worship God throughout every part of our life - connecting people to a deep, personal, intimate walk with their Lord.

O Outreaching - to our community, our nation, and world for Jesus - Leading unbelievers into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ (the hope of the world), beginning in our community & extending to the ends of the earth.

P Purposeful followers of Christ - strengthened for life, relationships, & ministry - and connected into God’s family (the church) Incorporating people into God’s family, equipped, trained and deepened in walk with God.

E Empowered by the Spirit to be instruments of truth, justice, hope, compassion and peace. Expressing God’s love to each other, and to a lost community, nation and world… loving and offering hope through practical ministries that reflect Christ’s compassion and advocacy, and bring about God’s Kingdom.

God Dependence

Being a people fully relying on God and following God’s way, through His Word (the Bible), the Holy Spirit’s leading, Prayer, and the ministry of His body (the church).
- “Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will direct your paths.” Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV
- “The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him.” Nahum 1:7 NIV
- “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.” John 14:1 NIV
- “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him…” Rom.15:13 NIV
- “All who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God.” Rom.8:12 NLT
- “All things are possible with God.” Mark 10:27 NIV

Mission

Fulfilling together the mission of God; bringing God’s wholeness to people and our world through Jesus Christ. Lost people matter to God and so matter to us! Respecting our heritage and never compromising God’s truth, we will seek to fulfil our God-given mission in ways relevant to the culture/s we serve.
- “The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Luke 19:10 NIV
- “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.” Matt. 28:19-20 NIV
- “Work at bringing others to Christ. Complete the ministry God has given you.” 2 Tim.4:5 NLT
- “New wine must be poured into new wineskins.” Mark 2:22 NIV
- “I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings.” 1 Cor.9:22-23 NIV

Community

Being a real and caring community of faith where people are built up, encouraged, and experience the love and compassion of God, and in turn extend that back to our world in need.
- “Love your neighbour as yourself…” Matthew 22:39 NIV
- “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
- “And all the believers met together constantly and shared everything they had.” Acts 2:44 NIV
- “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
- “And all the believers met together constantly and shared everything they had.” Acts 2:44 NIV

Growth

Seeing people grow (physically, emotionally, relationally, spiritually) to be complete in Christ, alive and excited about their faith in Him; a church on fire for God and His will, vibrant, growing, enduring; and impacting the world for His Kingdom.
- “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.” Matthew 22:37-38 NIV
- “So we continue to preach Christ to each person, using all wisdom to warn and to teach everyone, in order to bring each one into God’s presence as a mature (complete) person in Christ.” Col. 1:28 NCV
- “Let us…go on to maturity…” Hebrews 6:1 NIV
- “…in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.” Ephesians 4:13
- “the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Gal.5:22-23

Teamwork

Working together as one, for success comes together and teamwork reflects our love of Christ. Without unity we lack power & witness, & without teamwork we lack effectiveness and impact.
- “By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:35 NIV
- “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit…” Ephesians 4:3 NIV
- “All of you together are Christ’s body, & each one of you is a separate & necessary part of it.” 1 Cor.12:27 NLT
- “In Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.” Rom.12:5 NIV

Leadership

Godly servant leadership - leadership with integrity under God and His Word has authority and responsibility and is given to men and women to equip people for ministry to build the church.
- “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us…if it is leadership, let him govern diligently…” Rom.8:12
- “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” Eph.4:11-12 NIV
- “Now we ask you, respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord & who admonish you.” 1 Thess.5:12
- “Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.” Hebrews 13:17 NIV
- “Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, & whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all.” Mk 10:43
- “There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Gal.3:28 NIV
- “Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus…” Philippians 2:5-11
- “Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.” 1 Peter 5:2-3 NIV

Stewardship

Maximising and utilising generously all the resources God has given to us – in the way of Spiritual gifts, finances, abilities, and time to further His Kingdom.
- “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others…” 1 Peter 4:10 NIV
- “God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well.” Romans 12:6 NLT
- “So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity for doing good in these evil days.” Ephesians 5:15-16 NLT
- “But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth…” Deut.8:18
- “Honour the LORD with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty…” Proverbs 3:9-10 NJKV
- “Each of us will give an account of himself to God.” Romans 14:12 NIV

Excellence

Excellence for God in everything we attempt for Him. God gave us His best in Jesus and He deserves our best in everything He calls us to do.
- “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.” Col.3:23-24 NIV
- “Each man should test his own actions. Then he can take pride in himself, without comparing himself to somebody else.” Gal.6:4 NIV
- “Everyone’s work will be put through the fire to see whether or not it keeps its value.” 1 Cor.3:13 NLT

Integrity

A lifestyle of honesty and truth in all that we undertake, a lifestyle that reflects the faith that we have and the name that we carry as Christians; an undivided lifestyle where Christ is Lord of all.
- “I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received.” Eph.4:1 NIV
- “And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.” Col.1:10 NIV
- “Love and truth form a good leader; sound leadership is founded on loving integrity.” Pro.20:28 TMT
- “Set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” 1 Tim.4:11

Grace

Being a healing community, extending God’s grace and accepting one another as Christ has accepted us! We accept people where they’re at, and journey with them in support and encouragement as they move to where God would have them be.
- “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you…” Romans 15:7 NIV
- “Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters.” Rom.14:1 NIV
- “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no one can boast.” Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV
- “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2 Cor.12:9