Our Values 

[Values remind us how we will be and go about our mission.]

1. Intimate

• We develop intimacy with God through engagement with the Bible, worship, prayer, and right living.
• We respect that people respond to God at different times and in different ways.
• It is intimacy with God that shapes the rest of our values.

2. Inclusive

• We strive to be as welcoming, generous and life-changing as Jesus Christ.
• Because God is Love, we welcome all those we meet, whatever their story, beliefs or lifestyle (without undermining safeguarding responsibilities).
• We champion all regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.

3. Involved

• Inspired by Jesus Christ, we strive to meet peoples’ physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs.
• We enable people to use their God-given gifts and talents to serve in and beyond the church.
• Our involvement is demonstrated through regular participation in worship, small groups, prayer, serving (volunteering), telling others, giving, and church membership.

4. Intergenerational

• We seek to be a growing community of people drawn from all ages and stages of life: early years (babies/toddlers); children; young people; young adults; mid-life adults; retired, fit and actives; seniors.
• We recognise that each stage of life has different needs and perspectives on what it means to live Christian faith, and so can benefit from age-specific ministry.
• We discover a bigger, deeper, more vivid understanding of God when the generations come together to learn from each other in age-inclusive ministry.

5. Interdependent

• We rejoice that relationships are at the heart of God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and seek to live openly and honestly with one another.
• We are just one of many vibrant churches in the north Birmingham/ Sutton Coldfield area and celebrate being part of the 'body of Christ', uniting us with churches near and far.
• We work in partnership with others, both Christian and statutory/voluntary agencies, to bring about social and spiritual transformation in Sutton Coldfield, north Birmingham, and beyond.

6. Impact

• Jesus made a big impact on people, spiritually, emotionally and physically. People from all walks of life experienced real change in their circumstances.
• Today, we continue to pray for the Holy Spirit’s supernatural intervention, encourage each other to grow in our journey towards Christ, and strive to make a positive impact in Sutton Coldfield, north Birmingham, and beyond.
• Being good stewards of God’s earth and resources, we prioritise what makes most impact, whilst minimising our footprint.