DIRECTION 2005

Identity ( Who are we?)
God's Family and People

Purpose (Why do we exist?)
Please, Glorify and Enjoy God

Mission (What is our objective?)
Love God Wholeheartedly & Love People by Transforming them into
Fully Devoted Followers of Jesus (Great Commandment & Commission)

Vision (How will we achieve our objective?)
Become a Life-giving community of Christians who
(God)
Passionately worship God (Spirit & Truth)
Intimately fellowship with God (Spiritual Habits)
(Church)
Nurture Christians toward Christ-like character (Maturity)
Equip Christians for Spirit-anointed service (Ministry)
(Community)
Nurture non-Christians towards a relationship with God (Local)
Extend God's Kingdom (Global)

Goals (What will we do?)
Run contemporary, creative, celebrative services of worship
Communicate God's word through sermons, courses, literature and
media
Provide holistic pastoral care, fellowship and nurture through individual
contact, small groups and corporate events
Run need-oriented ministries for our church family - children, youth, young
adults, women, men
Run and support need-oriented ministries for our community - Family
Support Service (counselling), clothesline (op shop), play group, fitness
class, school chaplaincy, Focus on the Family, Family Radio, YWAM
Support training, missions and church plants - Kingsley, Co-Labourers,
World Hope, missionaries (Camerons / Floyds / Midavaines / Akers /
Carlsons), church plants (City Wesleyan - Bakers)
Provide supportive infrastructure for church ministries