Our Beliefs and Values

We are a church who…

Have a basis of faith that would be in line with those stated on the Evangelical Alliance website which can be found here

Aims to communicate the gospel through our words and actions. We are convinced of God’s power to save and endeavour to communicate the love of God wherever we go.

Encourages and equips everyone to be an effective witness and to fulfil the church’s call to reach our locale and beyond, to the very ends of the earth.

Is regularly committed to the teaching and preaching of the Bible.

Actively seeks after and prizes: God’s presence, leading and the gifts of the Spirit.

Encourages freedom in worship and body ministry.

Are assured of the grace of God in our lives and the full promises of God for our lives.

Is a loving community caring for the needs of one another and convinced of the need to meet together in larger gatherings (Sundays) and smaller settings during the week.

Encourages its believers to be baptised in water and in the Holy Spirit.

Highly values Biblical family life.

Are led by a team of servant-leaders who are ordained by the Holy Spirit and recognised and confirmed through the laying on of hands. The role of this team is to care for the church, and teach and defend biblical truth (the Bible).

Is committed to prayer.

Endeavours to engage fully with the wider church beyond our locale. This includes welcoming people with recognised character and gifting for our encouragement and accountability.

Practices the scriptures teaching for us to hold no prejudice in how we relate across cultures, races and sexes.

Actively engages with the local community, being salt and light wherever we go and building good relationships with other churches and organisations.