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A Gerrard Street we Value...
The Presence of the Living God Key idea: Pursuing God's presence personally and corporately. Consciously welcoming the experiential presence of the Holy Spirit. Our New Identity in Christ Key idea: Knowing, embracing and living out our new identity in Christ Our Calling from God to be His Missionaries Key idea: Partnering with the missionary God in sharing the gospel of Jesus, and demonstrating the character and reality of God’s Kingdom in the power of the Spirit, as we go and make disciples of Jesus in our Street, City and World. Prayerfulness Key idea: Practicing dependence upon God. Praying in the Spirit at all times in all circumstances, and with all kinds of prayers. Grace-filled Relationships Key idea: Knowing, embracing and practicing God's grace in all our relationships. Our Local Church FamilyKey Idea: Belonging together as brothers and sisters under Christ’s headship; A community where we experience and share God’s family love, security and care. Life-long Discipleship Key idea: A community of life-long learners and followers of Jesus. Biblical and Contemporary Preaching and Worship Key idea: Faithful, biblical, God-glorifying and contemporary teaching and worship. Jesus-modelled Leadership Key idea: Practicing servant-hearted, visionary, disciple-equipping, God-glorifying leadership of team based ministries, after the model of Jesus. Godly Transformation in and through Small Groups Key idea: God transforming our lives, our relationships and the wider community in and through small group settings. Every-member Ministry Key idea: Encouraging all to serve as all are gifted and intended to serve; doing our best for the glory of God.
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