The pursuit of God - we are hungry to know His presence, hear His voice, and follow hard after Him.
(Psalm 63:1-3)
Becoming like Jesus - through the power of the Holy Spirit we desire that Jesus' love, mercy, grace, truth, purity, power and integrity become evident in our lives.
(Ephesians 5:2)
Becoming a disciple - of Jesus and leading others into discipleship.
(Matthew 28:18-20)
Led by the Holy Spirit - we wait on Him for counsel, direction and inspiration.
(Galatians 5:5; Romans 8:14)
The Bible - we believe in the authority and accuracy of the Bible and rely on it for direction in lifestyle and doctrine.
(2 Timothy 3:16,17)
Worship - being created to worship God we seek to do so in our lives and in contemporary, dynamic and personal music and art forms.
(Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 42, John 4:24)
Prayer - the main way to communicate with God and often His primary way of accomplishing His purposes.
(1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Philippians 4:6)
The Kingdom of God - for God to be King in our lives and to see Him at work through signs and wonders.
(Mark1:14,15)
Mercy - God has been and is merciful to us in saving us and we will extend that mercy to others.
(Colossians 3:12,13)
Integrity - speaking the truth, dealing honestly, living upright lives.
(Ephesians 4:15)
Servant leadership - the significant pastoral authority that rests with leaders must be exercised with humility, selflessness, grace, care and a desire to build the church.
(Mark 10:37, 44-45)
The individual - everyone (single, married, divorced, bereaved or whatever) is welcome. We aim to support mature relationships and growth in the church family.
(Romans 12:9-10)
Unity - we recognise that all who are disciples of Jesus are part of His Church. We will honour all other Christians.
(John 17:21-23)
Collegiate relationships - we are honoured by every person whom God adds to the Vineyard. Together we will build the Church with mutual respect, open communication, determined co-operation and believing and speaking the best about each other.
(1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
Reality & simplicity - no hype, emotionalism or intellectualism but a willingness to see God at work through excellent rational thinking and supernatural intervention. Functioning naturally and with cheerfulness.
(James 1:5, Philippians 4:4)
Culturally relevant - we avoid speech, behaviour, dress and music that are not accessible to our generation. A comfortable, relaxed environment.
(1 Corinthians 9:19-23)
