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Our Values

The journey
Each one of us has been given an opportunity to see an expression of the Kingdom of Jesus made reality through the local church.
We believe that every church has to ask the question: "What would it look like to bring about that reality today?" We are constantly exploring, questioning and wrestling with new and creative ways to live out and communicate the teachings of Jesus. Because we see faith as a journey, change as constant, innovation is expected and rebirth is welcomed.
We believe the best way to experience and see realised Christ's Dream of a Vibrant Church is to stay connected as closely as possible to Jesus and God's story (The Bible) for Humanity.
  
Mission
New Life Church exists to help people take their next step towards Jesus.
Our Purpose
Along with our mission statement we have directions, which propel our mission forward and give our church its DNA, rhythm and flavour.
Every phrase is backed by purposeful thoughts and specific goals.
New Life Church exists to help people take their next step towards Jesus
– By Celebrating and Embracing His life today.
– Connecting through Friendship and building authentic Community.
– Experiencing and Growing together through Discipleship.
– Discovering our purpose for living.
In order to influence and see positive change in the world around us.

Our Dream

It is our vision to have a church of influence across the South Coast and in the nations of the world. A church continually advancing and seeking growth, a church affecting people's lives with the life changing news of the Gospel.
A church committed to seeing a culturally relevant expression of the Gospel made accessible to everyone.
It is our vision to impact and be a force for good in our local community.
 
It is our vision to have worship services and events that release the power and presence of God, bringing great joy, salvation and freedom to people’s lives.
It is our vision to train musicians, worship leaders and bands that are dedicated and trained to a high level in music.
 
We see leadership training initiatives that are committed to seeing the Gospel in action by developing and equipping next generation leaders for works of service and ministry.
It is our vision to establish a network of Life Groups across southern England, in every district and every street, people being salt and light serving their neighbourhoods.
It is our vision to plant churches across unevangelised people groups in Europe and the world and help equip and serve their local churches.
 
It is our vision to feed the hungry and show compassion and mercy to people in poverty. It is our dream to restore broken families and to provide refuge and new opportunities for the oppressed and fatherless.
It is our dream to build a Christian Outreach Centre in Senegal and provide education and humanitarian aid to the local people groups.
It is our vision to have a church centre designed to minister to the total person spiritually, emotionally, physically and socially. Set in a peaceful, inspiring, modern multi-purpose complex.
We see modern auditoriums and complexes that will seat thousands of people, with the latest PA systems, multi-media facilities, offices, classrooms, venues and recreation areas.
Loving God, Loving People, Living Life