CHRISTCOMMUNITY CHURCH

PURPOSE

 

We live to enjoy and declare the wonders of God’s grace in Christ for the good of Brisbane, Australia, and the world.

 

 

BELIEFS

 

We believe…

 

that the Bible is the written Word of God, inspired by the Holy Spirit and without error in the original manuscripts. The Bible is our infallible and divine authority in all matters of faith and life.

 

there is one God who exists eternally in three Persons — the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are one in power and glory.

 

that Jesus Christ, as the eternal Son of God, became man, lived, died and rose again to pay sin’s penalty for all who trust in Him alone for their salvation. Jesus Christ is the only mediator between God and mankind.

 

that all people are sinners and are unable to save themselves or even cooperate with God in an effort to earn their salvation.

 

that salvation is by God alone, who saves people by drawing them to Jesus by His Holy Spirit. He convinces them of their sin so that they abandon their present way of life and trust in Jesus Christ as their only hope.

 

that the Holy Spirit gives Christians the daily strength and wisdom they need to joyfully walk according to His will.

 

that Jesus Christ will return personally, visibly, and bodily to judge all mankind and to receive those who’ve trusted in Him.

 

*A fuller expression of our doctrine is found in the Westminster Confession of Faith.

 

 

VALUES

 

We value the gospel as the foundation for our relationship with God and people.

The gospel not only leads us to Christ but also carries us on with Him.  This good news tells us that we are eternally loved and accepted by God through faith in Christ; therefore, we are able to love and accept others.  The cross destroyed the barriers held people at bay with God and each other.  Our church desires to be a safe home where the love of God is demonstrated to one another. 

 

We value wholeheartedness in corporate and private worship.
The gospel leads us to personally know God in deep and meaningful ways. God is primarily concerned with the condition of our hearts as we worship Him. Our pursuit of God is to mirror His passionate pursuit of us.

 

We value a lifestyle of prayer.
The gospel has made God accessible through prayer. The strength of our ministry is dependant upon God and will parallel the strength of our prayer life. We will be a people whose passion is to rest in the intimate embrace of our Father through prayer.

 

We value teaching that is Christ-centred and culturally appropriate.
The gospel gives us relevant and redemptive truths to teach. The person and work of Jesus is a powerful message for the Christian and the seeker, so grace will be our constant theme. We will teach the Bible with confidence that God will continually renew us through His Word as we respond in faith and obedience.

 

We value a life-on-life ministry model.
The gospel moves us to serve as representatives of Christ. Jesus left for us a model of ministry for the extension of His kingdom. This model was multiplying in purpose and personal, intentional, and equipping in nature. We desire our church to be characterised by a commitment to life-on-life discipleship.

 

We value a privilege mentality.
The gospel reminds us of our sinful condition and of God’s saving grace. Life is to be lived with the knowledge of God’s sovereignty in all things. This leads us to live life with gratitude regardless of circumstance because God is devoted to our good.

 

We value a decentralised ministry philosophy.
The gospel grants us the privilege of ministry. Recognising each member’s unique contribution to the body of Christ, we will equip people and encourage the use of their individual gifts for the corporate good. We desire to see all members labouring together.

 

We value growing leadership and ministries from within.
The gospel enables us to trust the Lord to raise up leadership and ministry opportunities. Leadership and ministries are most effective when they are developed from within. The continuation of our vision will only be as successful as our commitment to this value.

 

We value being kingdom focused.
The gospel draws us to affirm all work done for the kingdom of God. It calls us away from self-interest in our relationship with other Christian churches or ministries. We desire that the bounds of our fellowship not be determined by peripheral convictions but by the central truths of the gospel.

 

We value strategic risk taking.
The gospel empowers us to be uncomfortable. We are to be boldly stepping out in faith, aggressively using our gifts and resources to advance the gospel in Brisbane. The gospel empowers us to shake off our complacency and to expectantly attempt great things that only the power of God can accomplish.