Our Beliefs

Articles of Doctrine

Foundational Articles

We believe that the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments were given by inspiration of God, and that they only constitute the Divine rule of Christian faith and practice.

We believe that there is only one God, who is infinitely perfect, the Creator, Preserver and Governor of all things, and who is the only proper object of religious worship.

We believe that there are three persons in the Godhead – the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, undivided in essence and co-equal in power and glory.

We believe that in the person of Jesus Christ the Divine and human natures are united, so that He is truly and properly God and truly and properly man.

Salvation Articles

We believe that our first parents were created in a state of innocency, but by their disobedience they lost their purity and happiness, and that in consequence of their fall all men have become sinners, totally depraved, and as such are justly exposed to the wrath of God.

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ has by His suffering and death made an atonement for the whole world so that whosoever will may be saved.

We believe that repentance towards God, faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, and regeneration by the Holy Spirit, are necessary to salvation.

We believe that we are justified by grace through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and that he that believeth hath the witness in himself.

Holiness Articles

We believe that continuance in a state of salvation depends upon continued obedient faith in Christ.

We believe that it is the privilege of all believers to be wholly sanctified, and that their whole spirit and soul and body may be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

We believe in the immortality of the soul; in the resurrection of the body; in the general judgement at the end of the world; in the eternal happiness of the righteous; and in the endless punishment of the wicked.

Our Values

We value:

  • being culturally relevant whilst remaining doctrinally pure; (1 Cor 9:19-23)
  • obedience to the Holy Spirit in the life and direction of the church; (2 Pet 1:21; 2 Tim 1:14; 2 Cor 13:14)
  • corporate worship that builds each other up and glorifies God; (Heb 12:28; Phil 3:3)
  • the one lost sheep; (Matt 18:12-14)
  • the authenticity of Christians; (Eph 4:25-26)
  • innovative ideas in ministry and worship;(1 Cor 9:22; John 4:4; Matt 9:10-11)
  • relevant, transforming biblical teaching; (Rom 12:1; 2 Tim 3:16-17; James 1:23-25)
  • genuine loving relationships that permeate all aspects of life; (1 John 4:7-8; 1 Cor 13)
  • friendship, fun and food; (Ecc 3:1-8; Acts 2:42-47)
  • the pursuit of excellence because it honours God, is the biblical standard and inspires people; (Col 3:17; Mal 1:6-14; 2 Cor 13:11)
  • small groups and their life changing results; (Acts 2:42-47)
  • the discovery, development and deployment of spiritual gifts; (Rom 12; 1 Cor 12; 1 Cor 14; Eph 4)
  • the stewardship of our resources. (2 Cor 9:7-8; Luke 16:10-12; Mal 3:10)