Mission Affirmation

What we believe about mission

                We believe that the Church is the community of people who, by God’s grace, belong to him. Each member is called by God to be part of his mission in the world. God’s mission is to transform every situation and relationship, so that it reflects his perfect love, goodness and truth. He accomplishes this mission through Christ’s atonement for sin, the living presence of the Holy Spirit and all those who have responded to Christ’s call to follow him. Thus, it is an essential mark of being a Christian to be an agent of God’s missionary purposes – at home, in the neighbourhood, at work and in the wider world.

                 There are many aspects to mission. Through evangelism, the story of Jesus is told and people are invited to believe in him, become his disciples and join the community of God’s people. Through acts of service, Jesus’ compassion and healing is brought to anyone suffering from physical sickness or mental distress, anyone who is the victim of conflict, violence, poverty or homelessness. Through a prophetic witness in public life, God’s righteous demands are made known to leaders in political life, business, industry, the educational, health and legal professions, the media and in leisure pursuits. Christians are required to live out their faith in every situation, and thus share in God’s mission to accomplish his will on earth as in heaven.