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Who
are we?<\/h1>\n

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WHO ARE WE?<\/h3>\n

All churches are tasked with sharing the gospel with everyone it is privileged to encounter, baptising them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. \u00a0And discipling followers of Jesus in their faith and walk with God, so they are released effectively into His service wherever He leads them. Discipleship occurs most effectively when His people are engaged in Mission. We are continuing to become a church filled with passionate believers who put God\u2019s calling and the transformational work of the Holy Spirit at the centre of our lives and are prepared to sacrifice our comforts for God\u2019s Kingdom.\u00a0A group of Christ-followers who love the community in which we are planted. We demonstrate this by taking the love of Jesus to where they are.<\/p>\n

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To do this, we desire to be:<\/h3>\n

A church that recognises every person as made in the image of God and respects them accordingly. That is able to see the individual beyond their behaviour and life circumstances and seeks to view them as God does, a precious and unique individual created by Him.<\/p>\n