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POWER OF GOD'S WORD:We believe in the power and absolute truth of God's Word. We believe that anointed teaching of, and personal study and meditation in, God's Word renews the mind and transforms lives. This includes equipping and training for the work of ministry. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 • Romans 12:1-2 • 1 Peter 1:22-23 • Hebrews 4:12PASSION FOR JESUS, WORSHIP & PRAYER:We believe that every believer is called to a total commitment to the Lordship of Christ and to live a crucified life by the enabling of the Holy Spirit, dedicating time, energy, resources, gifts and talents for the Holy Spirit.Annointed worship brings us into true intimacy with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Thanksgiving, praise, adoration, and intimate worship using songs, instruments, dance and drama are all expressions of worshipping the Lord. We believe that prayer is one of Gods main ways of preparing His Church to become the end-time Bride. This includes individual, family and corporate prayer. Galatians 2:20 • 1 Kings 11:4 • Philippians 2:1-11 • 2 Corinthians 8:7 • John 4:20-24 Philippians 3:3 • Jeremiah 33:3 • James 5:16GREAT COMMISSION MINDSETWe believe that lost people are important to God and therefore ought to be important to the Church. We are called to make disciples and not just converts. Luke 5:30-32 • Matthew 18:14HEALING ENVIRONMENT:We believe that the Church is called to heal the broken-hearted and set the captives free in the power of the Holy Spirit. This included healing of spirit, soul and body through the Word of God, anointed counselling, prayer and supportive relationships. Matthew 5:35-42 • Luke 4:18 • Acts 4:29-30RELATIONSHIPS:We believe that genuine relationships should permeate every part of church life. We are committed to community, the "one another" and to team ministry. John 13:34-35 • Ephesians 4:16 • Nehemiah 3EVERY BELIEVER A LEADER:We believe that every follower of Jesus is called to the work of the ministry. This includes raising up and multiplying leaders who will in turn raise up others to do the same. 2 Timothy 2:2 • Ephesians 4:12SMALL GROUPS THAT MULTIPLY:We believe that transformation happens best in small groups, where friendship, discipleship, outreach, serving others, internship and accountability mature the believer. Acts 2:44-47 • Acts 4:32KINGDOM THINKING:We believe that we are called to unite and flow with the whole Body of Christ to reach our communities. We believe in honouring one another, dwelling in unity and mutual sharing of resources, gifts and abilities. Psalm 133EXCELLENCE:We believe that Biblical excellence (doing the very best with what God has given) honours God and inspires people. This involves working with a strategic focus and then evaluating and reviewing our actions. Daniel 5:12 • Philippians 1:10HOLINESS & CHARACTER:We believe that we are called to live a life of character, which includes honesty, integrity, humility, meekness, self-discipline, teachability, perseverance, and a servant heart. Romans 12:1 • Corinthians 13 • Philippians 2 • Colossians 3:12SERVING WITH COMPASSION:We believe we are to serve others with meekness and compassion, not being concerned only with our own interests, but expressing Christ's tender-hearted compassion and attitude of servanthood in all that we do. Philippians 2 • Matthew 20:26 • John 13BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES:We believe that the Church is called to bring healing to the wounded family. This includes strengthening marriages, encouraging parents, divorce-recovery, ministering to singles parents, youth and children. Genesis 12:3 • Ephesians 5:21-33 |
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