Vision and Values

The Good News that Jesus brings is that God gives us an identity based on

Jesus. Based on this identity, we can find in the Bible why God has put us

here (Our Purpose) and how he wants us to live (Our Values). We are not

perfect, but with God's gift of help this is what we aim for (Our Vision)

Who are we? - Our IDENTITY

             A Christian Community in God's World (focussed on Admaston, Bratton & Shawbirch)

What are we here for? - Our PURPOSE

            - to bring prople to Jesus and to join his family;
           
- to encourage each to become more like Christ in spiritual maturity;
       
     - and equip each for their service in the church and mission in the     world
           
- all for the honour of God 

Our view of the future -

Our VISION                                                                              

Our Vision is to be a true Christian Community

fulfilling each of our purposes and living to our values.

We will do all we can to build community together

and to see lives transformed by the gospel in our locality.

How we work together - Our VALUES

This is derived from our Identity above. The following is a list of our key words.
A fuller explanation of each word can be obtained from the church.

A                           - We are called to play our part in the world-wide church.
          Global  

Christian                - We are called to live in the APT way which is to "follow Christ"
          Attitude
          Prayer
          Trust

Community             - We are called to be a beautiful FLOWER rooted in Christ
          Family
          Leadership
          One
          Working Body
          Excellence
          Reconciliation 

In God's World       - We are called to be a SPIRE among the people God loved so much.
          Stewardship
          Priority
          Integrity
          Relevant
          Experimental