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- Commitment
to Christ
A Christian is a person who has repented of sin and placed his or her
faith in Christ as Saviour and Lord Acts 20: 21; Philippians 2: 5-11
- Personal
salvation through Christ alone
The only way to find eternal peace with God is through a relationship
with Jesus Christ. There is no other way: secular or religious. Acts
4: 10-12; John 14: 6
- Commitment
to the Bible
The believer seeks to live by the principles of the Word of God: with
regard to salvation, growth to be more like Christ, morality, ethics
and human relationships and sexuality. 2 Timothy 3: 16-17
- Commitment
to grow
The whole of the Christian life on this earth is a pilgrimage of growth
in relationship with God: saturated in the Scriptures and refilled with
the Holy Spirit. Ephesians 4: 15-16; 5: 18-19; Colossians 3: 16
- Commitment
to Evangelism
We want to see the lost saved. John 13: 34-35; Romans 10: 14-17
- Commitment
to World Mission
We support mission within Australia and overseas. Matthew 28: 18-20
- It
is God alone who gives the growth
People and technology are used by God, but salvation and growth come
only when he himself moves. 1 Corinthians 3: 6-7
- The
Availability of Healing
The Bible encourages people to pray for healing as well as forgiveness.
James 5: 13-18
- Discipling,
Training, Equipping, Imparting and Commissioning
Sharing the knowledge, skills and abilities we have from God. Our church
will discern, train and open areas for people to serve. This will include
equipping to minister in other environments such as in the work-place.
Matthew 28: 18-20; 2 Timothy 2: 1-7
- Commitment
to God's Church
The Christian life includes loyalty to a local church where people grow
and spread the Gospel in an atmosphere of cooperation. 1 Corinthians
12: 12-27
- God's
Agenda for his Church
God will complete his plan when Christ returns. His plan includes the
restoration and fulfilment of all his creations. The church has a central
role in the meantime. The Holy Spirit will guide us as to what to do
as a body. Ephesians 1: 9-10, 22-23
- The
uniqueness Each Member
Every born-again member is chosen by God from eternity. Ephesians
1: 4-5
- The
Fulfilment of Each Member
Everything works for the ultimate good of believers. Romans 8: 28
- Importance
of Team Work
We belong to one another and we need one another. 1 Corinthians 12:
12-27; Ephesians 4: 16
- Our
Connection with God's Wider Teams
The "people of God" transcends churches and denominations. John 10:
16
- A
Welcoming, Hospitable Atmosphere
We want people to feel welcome. Romans 12: 13; 13: 8-10
- Tithing
and Generosity
Christian giving involves faithful stewardship of the resources God
has given us, and the practice of generosity with a cheerful heart.
2 Corinthians 9: 6-15
- Living
in a manner that shows God's love to be credible
A lifestyle of integrity reflects the character of the Father who can
be trusted in all things. 1 Peter 1: 13-17; 2: 9-10, 16
- Professionalism
in Administration
Relevance and intelligibility are Christian values. Because of the Love
commandments we plan to help people communicate with us and with God.
That is why we use contemporary communications and information technology.
1 Corinthians 13: 1-8 & 14: 26, 40
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