About Us

Mission Statement

“Experiencing the presence and power of God as we live for Him.”

Vision

     The vision of the Church is to be a Church of Godly influence:

• Celebrating God's Presence
  Where people worship God in  Spirit and Truth, the Holy Spirit changes lives and people are inspired to live Christ-like lives.
   
• Proclaiming God's Kingdom
  Where the Church recognises God-given gifts and people are so passionate for mission that they are willing to be equipped and sent to bring Christ to their communities and to the world.
   
• Communicating God's Word
  Where the Word of God is taught in such a way that people align their values, beliefs and practices to God's Kingdom.
   
• Demonstrating God's Love
  Where the Church is so compassionate that the needy will find love, the hurting will find hope and healing, people will find freedom and justice will be proclaimed.
   
• Enabling God's People
  Where the Church encourages the formation of networked small groups and branch churches where people mature in discipleship, evangelism, worship and pastoral care for each other.

Our Statement of faith

This is a statement of those convictions and beliefs which we affirm to be foundational.

1. Trinity: We believe that there is one living and true God, eternally existing in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, equal in power and glory. We believe that this triune God created all, upholds all and is sovereign over all.  (Gen. 1:26; Matt. 3:16-17; 28:19; Luke 1:35; 1 John 5:7).
    
2. God the Father: We believe in God the Father, an eternal personal Spirit, perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love; that He concerns Himself mercifully in the affairs of His people; that he hears and answers prayer, and that He saves from sin and death all who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. (John 3:16)
    
3. Jesus Christ: We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of a virgin, fully man and fully God. We believe in His sinless life, miracles and teaching; His atoning death; bodily resurrection, ascension into heaven, His continuing intercession for His people, and His personal, bodily return to Earth at the time of God’s choosing. (Isa.9:6; John 1:1,14; Acts 1:11; Phil. 2:5-11; 1 Thess. 4:16; 1 Tim. 2:5-6; 3:16).
    
4. Holy Spirit: We believe in the Holy Spirit, who came to convince the world of sin, righteousness and judgement and to regenerate, sanctify and empower for ministry all who believe in Jesus Christ. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells every believer in Jesus Christ and that He is an abiding helper, teacher and guide. (John 16: 7-15; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor. 2:9-10)
    
   Baptism in the Holy Spirit: Given at Pentecost, the baptism in the Holy Spirit is the promise of the Father. He is sent by Jesus after His Ascension to empower the Church to preach the gospel throughout the whole earth (Joel 2:28,29; Matt. 3:11; Mark 16:17; Acts 1:5; 2:1-4,17,38,39; 8:14-17; 10:38,44-47; 11:15-17; 19:1-6; 1 Cor. 12:13).
    
   The Gifts of the Holy Spirit: The Holy Spirit is manifested through a variety of spiritual gifts to build and sanctify the Church, demonstrate the validity of the resurrection and confirm the power of the gospel. We believe in the ongoing ministry of the Holy Spirit and in the exercise of the gifts of the Spirit for the building up of the Church, proclaiming of the gospel, and the glory of God. (Rom. 1:11; 12:4-8; 1 Cor. 12:1-31; 14:1-40; Gal. 5:22-23; Eph. 4:16; 1 Tim. 4:14; 2 Tim. 1:5-16; Heb. 2:4; 1 Pet. 4:10).
    
5. Creation of Mankind: We believe that mankind is created in the image of God. That man and woman are created equal in nature, but different in roles. Mankind is intended to enjoy a right relationship with God, with one another, and with the creation in which they have been placed. (Gen.1:26-27; 2:7-8; Gal. 3:28)
    
6. Sin: We believe that sin, having entered the world, has broken the right relationship between us and God. Consequently, this has affected our relationship with one another and with creation. However, God loves all people and desires that they be saved and restored to a right relationship with Him. Without this relationship we remain separated from God in this life and the next. (Romans 3:23; 5:12-13; 6:23; Gal. 5:17)
    
7. Salvation: We believe that salvation is the free gift of God made possible through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, and is freely given to all those who turn to Him in faith and repent. (Rom. 10:9-13; Acts 16:31; Gal. 2:16; Eph. 2:8-9; Titus 3:4-7; Heb. 9:22)
    
8. Satan: We believe that Satan actively seeks to destroy life; that he is working in the world to prevent people from knowing God and to foster doubt and faithlessness in God. He is neither God’s equal nor God’s opposite. (Mark 4:15; 2 Cor. 11:14; 1 Pet. 5:8)
    
9. Holy Bible: We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God. They speak clearly and authoritatively on all things necessary for life and doctrine. (Prov. 30:5; Rom. 16:25,26; 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20,21)
    
10. The Church: The Church is the Body of Christ, the habitation of God through the Spirit, with divine appointments for the fulfilment of Jesus’ Great Commission. Jesus Christ is the head of the Church. Every person born of the Spirit is an integral part of the Church as a member of the Body of believers. There is a spiritual unity of all believers in our Lord Jesus Christ (John 17:11, 20-23; Eph. 1:22; 2:19-22; 4:16)
     
11. Water Baptism: Following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new convert is commanded by the Word of God to be baptised in water in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, which we believe to be by immersion. (Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; Acts 8:12, 36-38; 10:47-48;)
     
12. The Lord’s Supper: A unique time of communion in the presence of God when elements symbolising the body and blood of the Lord Jesus Christ are taken in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. (Matt. 26:26-29; 1 Cor. 10:16; 11:23-26).
     
13. The Return of the Lord Jesus Christ: We believe in the personal, visible and imminent return of Christ (John 14: 1-3; Acts 1: 10-11; 1 Thess. 4: 15-17)
     
14. Resurrection of the Dead: We believe that at the end of our life our bodies will be returned to dust. The spirits of the righteous are returned immediately to God. The spirits of the unrighteous await judgement. At the end of the age when Jesus Christ returns, there will be a bodily resurrection of all people. All people will be judged according to their response to the gospel. (John 6:40; Phil. 3:20-21; 1 Thess. 4: 16-17)
     
15. Punishment in a Future State: All people will be subject to God’s judgement. Judgement will be by God through Jesus Christ. The unrighteous will be consigned to the Lake of Fire, the place of unending punishment. The righteous will be judged and rewarded according to their works as a believer and dwell forever with Him in heaven. Both of these states are fixed and eternal. (Matt: 25: 45-46; John 17:3; Acts 10:42; Rev. 20:11-15)