Any Canadian knows that you can't play hockey without nets. Take away the nets and the whole purpose for the game is gone. The players would lose enthusiasm and the game would ultimately go "nowhere."

In many ways, God has given us scriptural "nets" that define our purpose as a church. The statements on this page seek to summarize our understanding of how we need to focus our energy in order that we might increasingly become the church that God has called us to be.

 

OUR MISSION
(Why we exist)

We exist to become a community of fully devoted and developed followers of Jesus Christ that reaches our world with his transforming love and truth.


OUR VISION
(Our preferred future)

We will be an authentic, caring community in which people are intentionally offered opportunities to discover and develop a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ. 


OUR CORE VALUES

1. Christ-centred Worship

  • We honour God’s Word as our authoritative source of truth and direction.
  • We believe prayer is the foundation of all we do.
  • We share and experience God’s awesome presence in corporate celebration and reflection.
2. Caring Community
  • We share fellowship around our common life in Christ.
  • We develop authentic loving relationships in which there is openness, safety and encouragement.
  • We promote small groups as an effective means of building Christian life together.
3. Intentional Discipleship
  • We develop and multiply passionate followers of Jesus, reflecting His character and priorities.
  • We teach and encourage lifestyle stewardship.
  • We cultivate a culture of individual and corporate life-long learning.
4. Gift Oriented Service
  • We help believers discover their God-given design which includes Spiritual Gifts, natural talents and personal passions.
  • We affirm that all believers are gifted and called to serve.
  • We identify, train and empower servant leaders for the church and world.
5. Relational Outreach
  • We embrace God’s heart that all people come to Him.
  • We pursue our local and global responsibility to share God’s love and truth in word and action.
  • We believe that the Good News is best demonstrated and communicated in authentic relationships and distinctive lifestyle.
6. Godly Order
  • We develop organizational documents and processes that reflect Biblical truths and enable effective ministry.
  • We manage human, material and financial resources with integrity and openness.

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OUR STRATEGY
(How we will accomplish our mission)

We cultivate real, caring relationships with unbelievers. 

We plant seeds of God's love and truth. 

We reap conversions as God brings the harvest. 

We grow in Biblical understanding and application. 

We care through small groups that provide authentic Christian community. 

We serve according to our spiritual gifts and passion. 

We share Christ's love with our peers and our world. 

We identify and train leaders.

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