Our aim is to be a community of people totally committed to fulfilling our mission by being intentional, authentic and creative in our:

Devotion to God through Christ – UP and Commitment to each other – IN, and Outreach into the world – OUT

This vision will be accomplished through fervent prayer and through building on the following purposes.

LOVE

We desire to be a community that covenant together to love God and to love others. (Mark 12:28-31)

We seek to offer opportunities of reverent and relevant worship. (John 4:23-24)

We seek to have a church complex that best facilitates ministries to meet the spiritual, emotional, social and physical needs of people. 2 Corinthians 9:8)

INTRODUCE

We seek to be actively involved in the sharing of the gospel in Kaiapoi, the surrounding region, our nation and the world. Matthew 28:18-20

We seek to build effective bridges into Kaiapoi and North Canterbury so as to help individuals and families meet Christ through acceptance, love, hope and healing. (this is achieved in partnership with our Church Trust, the Person2Person Trust.) 
Galatians 6:9-10

We seek to serve others with no strings attached so we can meet the needs of people and make a difference in their lives. (this is achieved in partnership with our Church Trust, the Person2Person Trust.)  James 2:15-16

FOLLOW

We seek to challenge people to be fully devoted to Christ and His cause through discipleship that equips them to grow spiritually, stand biblically and minister effectively. Ephesians 4:11-16

We seek to give our time, energy and money in order to see lives transformed, by Holy Spirit in order that people can walk in the freedom and victory that Christ has given them. 1 Timothy 6:18-19

We seek to enable people to connect with each other through LIFE groups where discipleship, nurture and accountability takes place. 1 Corinthians 12:25-27

EQUIP

We seek to enable people to connect with each other through LIFE groups where discipleship, nurture and accountability takes place. 1 Corinthians 12:25-27

We seek God’s Spirit to empower people to discover and use their spiritual gifts. 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

We seek to develop ministries that will minister to the whole person so that people can experience spiritual, physical, emotional and mental healing and support. Luke 4:18-19