community, ministry, solitude
Forgive you.
Respect you.
Inspire you.
Encourage you.
Nourish you.
Defend you.
Support you.
These values form the foundation for the community,
guiding us as we journey together in faith & unity.
Underpinning:
In this new era of governance, we stand united in the spirit of agreement, symbolised as an anchor, both visually & in design. We look up vertically, seeking God's blueprint, & we walk out horizontally, releasing like-minded individuals.
Side by side, we join hands with one another, building together with the power of relational dynamics & active involvement. Our governance structure is a fluid anchor, emphasizing connectedness, unity, & mutual respect. We submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
We deeply respect & defer to each other's authority, anointing, vision, knowledge, experience, & gifts. We function as a team, in constant evolution, consistently reviewing, recalibrating, clearing obstacles, occupying our roles, & actively building & maintaining our community.
Being anchored provides us with security & stability, enabling us to be fluid & adaptable, flowing easily like a buoyant vessel. We rise freely with an upward force, recovering swiftly from setbacks, & maintaining a resilient, cheerful, & light spirit.
We Embrace:
Community
Mercy
Humility
Authenticity
Transparency
Vulnerability
Generosity
Peace-ability
Reconciliation
Listening
Craving Sacred Space
Presence
Embracing Silence
Sound
Creativity
Honour
Respect
Reverence
Relational Investment
Plumb-Line:
We are an expression of Christian community that's refreshingly authentic & different.
WE are "‘IN’ Christ” - Ephesians 5:23
A peculiar people - 1 Peter 2:9
Centred in God in all circumstances - Psalm 97:2
Being built into a vibrant spiritual House, as His Living Stones - 1 Peter 2:5
Being light, bringing out the God-colours in the world - Matthew 5:14-16
Devoting ourselves to a shared life - Acts 2:42
Honouring one another - Romans 12:10
Increasing in wisdom, stature, & in favor with God & men - Luke 2:52
Living as a spiritual family - Galatians 6:10
Belonging around communion - 1 Corinthians 11:23
Praying together - James 5:13-15
Practicing the fullness of the presence of God - Psalm 16:11
Singing joyously in a symphony of song & color - Isaiah 35
Embracing silence - Psalm 62:1
Teaching each other - Colossians 3:16
Loving the Word - Psalm 119:165
Caring for each other - Galatians 6:2
Helping carry each other's burdens - Galatians 6:2
Asking questions - Luke 2:46
Listening - Acts 10:25:34
Preparing each other - Ephesians 4:11-12
Respecting & correcting each other - Galatians 4:6-7
Maturing disciples - 1 Corinthians 14:2
Enduring hardships together - 2 Timothy 3:12
Contributing gifts - 1 Corinthians 14
Respecting each other's private space - Mark 3:7
Cultivating faith that is Word-based & love-dependent - Galatians 5:6
Depending on God who gives us understanding of the times - 1 Chronicles 12:32
As set apart ones - Romans 1:10
Motivated by pleasing God - 2 Timothy 2:4
Seeing that God has made everything beautiful in its time - Ecclesiastes 3:11
Knowing that God establishes us as we wait upon Him - Deuteronomy 6:10, 8:3
Placing ourselves under each other’s authority - Ephesians 5:21
As His masterpieces in His master plan - Ephesians 2:10
Led & sustained - Psalm 23
Watched over - Psalm 16:7
Tranquil in His wisdom - Proverbs 3:1
Exercising authority peaceably - Colossians 3:15
Giving thanks to God whatever is happening - Colossians 3:15-17
Cultivating a heart of gratitude in all circumstances
- 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Demonstrating humility & servant leadership - Philippians 2:3-4
Encouraging one another daily - Hebrews 3:13
Pursuing unity in diversity - Ephesians 4:3
Sharing the message of hope & salvation - Romans 10:15
Nurturing a spirit of forgiveness - Colossians 3:13
Extending compassion & kindness to all - Colossians 3:12
Seeking God's guidance through prayer - Philippians 4:6-7
Reflecting God's love & grace to the world - 1 John 4:7-8
Continuously growing in faith & trust in God - Hebrews 11:6
"Embracing the Gospel: Our Vision for a Culturally Relevant Church"
In our pursuit of a culturally relevant Church, we prioritise a vibrant community basking in the palpable presence of God.
We firmly unite the Kingdom & the Church, viewing the latter as a divine gift from God incarnate.
Our interactions form a unique language, where we become living embodiments of the gospel, actively fostering goodness & eternal justice within our community.
Our foundation is built upon a bedrock of distinctiveness, freedom, accountability to the Holy Spirit, a commitment to shaping our lives, & a dedication to serving as a harmonious spiritual family through relational journeys.
We nurture a core culture characterised by identity, freedom, empowerment, citizenship, & mobilisation.
At our core, we cherish the importance of design, encounters, & engagement.
We've intentionally crafted a space that can either be a buoyant haven or a steady anchor,
depending on the individual's needs.
As a collective, we emphasise unity, creativity, coffee, & conversation within an authentic environment
where genuine relationships flourish, transcending divisions & fostering discovery.
We firmly believe that harmony thrives on diversity, and we celebrate our unique contributions,
forming a harmonious symphony of Christ within us.
At the threshold of God's dwelling, we extend a warm welcome to fellow soul-journers,
living purposefully & drawing from our Kingdom inheritance.
To us, the gospel isn't just a strategy; it's the embodiment of Good News.
Our mission is to carry the gospel to places where the Kingdom is absent,
breathing life into a holistic vision amidst weariness, brokenness, doubt, & exploration.
Love that spreads like wildfire shapes our teaching, family bonds, faith journey, & culture of communion.
Our focus spans prayer, reflection, sharing the Word, worship, stewardship, passion, sacrifice, grace, evangelism, & conversion.
We don't confine the gospel within the Church's walls; instead,
we sow seeds by bridging the gap between the center & the fringes of society.
We engage, serve, & discover our unique roles in building a creative community.
Our calling is one of rebuilding, restoring, & renewing, not replacing.
We aim to develop Christian character by nurturing disciples who honour tradition, transform culture, & remain firmly rooted in a trinitarian God.
Acknowledging that church planting is a gradual process, we believe that God has endowed the Church with the ability to reproduce & inspire an apostolic, grassroots church planting movement through faith & action.
With conviction & community, we share the vision of our divine election, our purpose, our mission, & our role in transforming nations as a relational Christian community.
Our community's vision & commitment resound with the call to rebuild the walls, & we fervently pray for the Lord to send laborers.
We strive to be fruitful, multiplying our impact, maintaining stability, & providing ongoing support resources.
Core values & practices:
Communion:
We cherish 'supper with the King.
' It's at the heart of our worship, mission, & the authenticity of our relationships with God & each other.
Communion bonds us to the present reality of what Jesus has accomplished.
Create:
We believe in nurturing & celebrating creativity as a reflection of God's divine image within us.
Creativity is woven into the fabric of our core values, inspiring us to innovate, explore, & express our faith in unique & imaginative ways.
We recognise that God is the ultimate Creator, & we honour this aspect of our identity by fostering an environment where creative talents are encouraged, appreciated, & utilised to glorify God, serve our community & as an act of worship.
Whether it's through art, music, writing, or other forms of creative expression, we embrace the opportunity
to bring fresh perspectives & innovative approaches to our faith & mission.
Our commitment to creativity enriches our spiritual journey & enhances our ability to connect with others on a deeper level.
Care:
We unite with like-minded individuals in an atmosphere infused with love, respect, & equality, all rooted in biblical principles.
Celebrate:
Our journey involves the joyous celebration of encountering God through a lifestyle that revolves around worship,
the Word, the Spirit, bearing witness, & unceasing prayer.
Communicate:
We are passionate about sharing the triumphant, completed work of Calvary, faith-righteousness, & grace.
We are a people led by the Holy Spirit, committed to spreading this message.
Cultivate:
We actively practice the presence of God, delve into the Scriptures, journey together, & lay the foundation for personal growth.
Our aim is to develop an inner understanding of our identity in Christ.
Commission:
We empower & release individuals into the fullness of their destiny, calling, gifting, & God-given commission to make disciples of all nations.