vision & values
basis of faith
We subscribe to the Evangelical Alliance basis of faith.
vision
We exist to please God by becoming ourselves, and making of others, mature, whole-life disciples (apprentices) of Jesus Christ.
values
- God - Centred - devoted to Jesus (2 Cor 11:3)
- Holy Spirit - Energised (John 15:5; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:8; 1 Cor 2:4-5; 4:20;Col 1:29)
- People - Empowering (A committed membership equipped for the functional involvement of all (1 Cor 12:27; Ephes 4:16) )
- Purpose - driven (pursuing our vision & goals)
- In partnership with other churches (working towards the unity of the whole Church in Ipswich (John 17:20-23; Ephes 4:3)
goals
We want to please God by fulfilling:
the greatest commandments - to love:
- God with all our heart, soul and mind (Matt 22:37);
- One another as Jesus has loved us (John 15:12); and
- Our neighbours as ourselves (Matt 22:39);
the great commission - to make disciples of all nations (Matt 28:18-20)
