Our vision
Vision
The three parts of our vision are central to all we do. We want to seek His Presence, build Our Community and be Their Hope.
His Presence
A church where God dwells by His Spirit. A church where we encounter God in our worship and in our meetings. A church which walks with God in all we do.
Our Community
A church where we grow together in Christ. A church that loves and supports one another as a family.
Their Hope
A church which offers the hope of the gospel to everyone. A church that loves the community around us. A church that makes a difference to Hatfield and beyond.
Values
Our five values underpin what we do as a church.
Grace
God says we are entirely forgiven through Jesus. We receive eternal life and even faith as a free gift from God. This is grace.
Worship
Worship is about declaring God’s goodness, thanking Him for who He is and what He has done. We express this in passionate times of praise and thanksgiving but also by living a life that honours God.
Church
We were not made to be alone. The church is the body of Christ. It is a family of people united in Jesus – a place to belong.
Word
The Bible is known as the “Word of God”. We value biblical preaching and teaching. The Bible is our authority and the plumbline for our lives.
Mission
Mission is about telling people about the good news of God’s love. We have discovered this for ourselves and want to share it with others.
Culture
We want to be the kind of people that reflect God’s heart and character, demonstrating the following culture traits.
Integrity
Jesus has broken sin and shame. We want to be real as we create an environment where we are confident to be ourselves. We are called to shine with truth and integrity and be trustworthy.
Generosity
Jesus gave up everything for us, so we’re learning how to be radically generous to each other and the world around us. We can joyfully serve others with our time, gifts and resources.
Courage
Nothing is impossible for God. We want to be willing to take big steps of faith with Him, being courageous in both our outlook and our actions. We want to speak up or reach out even when it feels difficult or risky, demonstrating God’s kingdom wherever we go.
Honour
Every person is made in God’s image. We need to honour ourselves as His loved sons and daughters, and extend that same respect and value to everyone we meet. We seek to acknowledge and spur on others in their gifts and give real, tangible encouragement to one another.
Acceptance
We have encountered God’s unconditional love. We want to welcome anyone and everyone with the same kindness and love, whatever their background or history. With a heart of humility, we seek to grow in deeper relationships as we learn from one another.
Forgiveness
We all need forgiveness because we all fall short. God has forgiven us so we forgive others. In grace, we want to make allowances for one another, choosing to communicate, forgive quickly and walk in love and acceptance once more.
Goals
As a church, we believe God has called us to be influential, international and integrated.
Influential
A church that reaches out to the community, influencing our culture and seeing people saved and added to the church.
International
A church that reaches the nations with the gospel both in the UK and around the world; a church from the nations and to the nations.
Integrated
A church that has no barriers between races, ages or backgrounds.