We exist to lift up the name of Jesus
“And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”
John 12:32 (ESV)
Renewal exists to lift up the name of Jesus. We lift Jesus up in our words, our actions, by our worship, by preaching the gospel, through the power and presence of the Spirit, through acts of giving and acts of service. We lift up Jesus’ name in our Christian life example; wherever we are, whoever we are with.
And His name will be the hope of all the world.
Matthew 12:21 (NLT)
The mission will never change – ‘the name of Jesus is to be lifted up.’ The good news of the gospel that Jesus saves will continue to be proclaimed and demonstrated in the heart of the nation through us. We do this so many can have the same hope that we have. The present cultural currents mean that every individual today is confronted with a staggering number of ideologies, lifestyles and faith options, all competing for their attention; we want the name of Jesus Christ to be known. Although the current trend is that all options are equally valid and equally true, we believe that the name of Jesus ascends above all and is the only way to God.
Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth.
Philippians 2:9-10 (NKJV)
For every person, we believe that it is in Jesus they discover who they really are. Without this clear purpose we really have no foundation on which to base life decisions, as we tend to make choices based upon circumstances, desires or pressures. Whilst we may all have different passions, as followers of Jesus we all have the same purpose; to lift up the name of Jesus in all we do.
We see our church being so dynamic in worship and clear in lifestyle, that others will be drawn to the name of Jesus. Once drawn, they can have life and hope in His name. We would love to see thousands more added to the church in the years ahead.
From the outset, we declare our clear intention to exceed the barrier of 2000 regular attenders to our services across all our locations each and every week.
Vision
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