Our Church
13448 Hwy 48
Stouffville,Ontario
L4A 7X3
PHONE (905) 640-3950
Fax: (905) 473-1900
VISION
To be a community of caring, loving human beings, joined together by the Holy Spirit. Who has given each of us the ability (gifts) to meet the needs of one another, so that we will mature to be like Jesus Christ. That we all may be one, as God the Father is in Jesus, and Jesus is in Him, that They may be one in us, so that the world may believe in Him.
OUR MISSION
We are followers of Jesus Christ committed to:
* Fervent devotion to God and a holy lifestyle;
* Building strong families;
* Building community and care through small groups; healing the whole person, spirit, soul, and body;
* Serving according to one's passion, gifts, and style, out of a place of rest;
* Glorious worship in celebration and devotion;
* Being salt and light in our sphere of influence; * Communicating God's love in mercy mission, revival, and social action;
* Extending God's Kingdom in renewal, revival, and church planting;
* Both locally and abroad.
WHAT WE VALUE
THE BIBLE:
We accept the Bible as our foundation for faith, truth, and lifestyle. It is the primary source for preaching, teaching and training. We recognize he Bible as the authoritative Word Of God.
THE KINGDOM OF GOD:
We seek to live according to the rule and reign of God as we move in signs of the presence of His kingdom in overcoming sin, sickness, and Satan.
PRAISE & WORSHIP:
We seek to praise the lord by publicly declaring His person and deeds and we endeavor to worship the Lord in corporate celebration and devotion. PRAYER: We believe that prayer is an essential discipline of spiritual life. We seek communion with God through private and corporate devotional and intercessory prayer.
RELATIONSHIP & CARE:
We value the dignity and worth of each individual person and the need for having meaningful relationships. We seek to foster the nurture and care of each person by organizing and promoting small care groups.
HEALING:
We value facilitating the supernatural and natural in helping people to wholeness in Christ. We believe in and promote physical, spiritual, and emotional healing through prayer and the laying on of hands.
HOLINESS:
We believe that the "working out our salvation" includes living a holy life in every area of our life. We teach and exhort holiness of character and integrity of heart for all ages.
BIBLE PREACHING, TEACHING, AND EQUIPPING:
We believe in systematic expository and topical preaching and teaching. Our goal is to "Equip the Saints" for their life and ministry.
SOCIAL RELEVANCE, ACTION & INNOVATION:
We value being relevant in today's culture and involv3ed in social action as salt and light. We are also open to new styles and methods of impacting society.
STRONG FAMILIES & CHILDREN:
We believe that strong Churches are built through strong families and strong families will build a strong society. We also highly value children as God's gifts.
SERVING BY THE POWER, GIFTS, AND FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT:
We value all the gifts of the Spirit and for each Christian to serve according to the gift (s), power and fruit of the Holy Spirit.
THE SICK, THE NEEDY, AND THE UN-CHURCHED:
We value praying for the sick, helping the needy, making disciples of those who do not know Christ, and restoring the "prodigals".
CHURCH RENEWAL, EVANGELISM, MISSIONS & CHURCH GROWTH:
We value a revived church sharing the Gospel locally and abroad, quality church growth and planting churches.
