Vision

The Vision Statement below summarises what we

believe God is calling us to be and do.

By 2012 Denmead Baptist Church will:

(1) continue to be a growing community of faith

(2) where every person is valued, cared for and has a part to play. 

(3) be recognised as a significant part of Denmead, and have increased our presence in communities close by. 

(4) have a staff team suitable for ministry to all ages – both inside and outside the church. 

(5) make time to listen to God, each other and our communities and be ready to respond.

 

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Vision Thrusts

The Vision Thrusts indicate some of the ways that we believe God is calling us to do, by faith, what He is asking of us. They are presented here in their broadest terms, but they are being developed into measurable targets through which we can identify how God has done 'more than we ask or imagine'.

 

Spirituality

·        Prayer – regular intercession on our own and with others

·        Engaging with spiritual questions in community – public responses

·        Living the gospel – being good news as friends and neighbours

Shape

·        Backbone of church is small groups – everybody matters – everybody 
                     belongs

·        Variety of worship opportunities e.g. times and styles

·        Clear understanding of Church Meeting, Deacons, Minister, other 
                     Leaders

·        Awareness of how we can be a church of 150 adults (plus 70 children)

Resources & Buildings

·        Appropriate buildings - built and paid for

·        Staff (paid & volunteers) appropriate for work – Admin, Youth Work,
                    Mission, Older People, Families, single adults, Counselling, etc

·        Appropriate technology/environment to deliver programme and be 
                    attractive to those outside

Mission

·        Integrated Young people’s work – 0-18 years

·        Integrated older adults work – retiring, third age, fourth age

·        Integrated adult work – e.g. supporting parents, social outreach, etc

·        Café

Communication

·        Prophetic communication – sensing the heartbeat of God

·        Prayer – listening and talking to God

·        Dialogue – listening and talking with one anther

·        Listening in the community

·        Talking with the community