CORE VALUES

Worship

We believe that Worship is a lifestyle; we are to give glory to God in everything we do and say, but we also place a high value on our corporate worship times. 

Prayer

Prayer is a vital part of our lives and we depend on the Lord to guide us in all that we do. We have weekly prayer and intercessors meetings and a prayer chain operating for specific needs. We also have times of prayer and fasting throughout the year. 

Stewardship

We value the wise use of all that God has given us including our time,our talents, our material possessions and our natural environment. 

Leadership

The New Testament pattern for the Church is team ministry with God appointed leadership. This provides accountability as well as the  combination of the gifts and wisdom of others. 

Service

We believe that every member of the Church is a servant. The Bible describes the Church as being like a body. Just as a body has many different parts, the Church has many different types of people who have different talents and gifts. Just like a body, the Church works best  when all the parts function together.

Relationships

“Jesus paid the price to forgive our sins and therefore we extend love, acceptance and forgiveness to others. Loving relationships should  permeate every aspect of Church life.” – John 13:35

Pastoral Care

We believe that small groups facilitate life-change and this includes the concepts of discipleship, vulnerability and accountability. (Acts 2:44 – 47) Life Groups are the circulation system of the Church.  

Teaching

The Bible is God’s Word and therefore preaching and teaching must be a central part of the life or our Church. 

Evangelism and Community Outreach

People matter to God, therefore people matter to us. (Luke 19:10)  We commit ourselves to sharing the good news with others. We seek many ways to make the message of Christ understandable, seeking creative ways to share the gospel. We reach our community with loving and practical actions, accepting others just as God has accepted us.   

Missions

We believe in the Church’s global commission to “make disciples of all nations.” (Matt 28:16 – 20) We actively support those involved in mission activity at the local, national and international level. We believe that many will be sent out from  Abundant Life to impact the nations and to reach un-reached people groups for Christ.