Values

Values

· Commitment to the Scriptures as God’s Word written, containing all things necessary for salvation.
· Authentic worship which is sensitive to tradition, yet accessible to those who are not accustomed to church.
· Intentional evangelism through friendships and community involvement.
· Leadership consisting of both lay and ordained leaders who share complementary gifts in a mutually-accountable team.
· Prayer as a priority underlying all the church’s activities.
· Openness to the person and work of the Holy Spirit in worship and ministry, including the use of spiritual gifts exercised with discernment and order.
· Multiplication of cells and new churches for the sake of the Kingdom.
· Practical expressions of Christian love within the community wherever there is evident need.
· Ecumenical co-operation with other orthodox Christians.
· Connectedness to Christians world-wide.
· Regular reappraisal of all church activities with reference to the vision, mission, goals and values outlined above.