VISION

We have a clear vision of what we believe God wants us to work towards as a Fellowship.

 That's not to say we know exactly how we are going to work out each bit... 
God hasn't finished with us yet. But we are excited about what we know so far!

 We see Bury Christian Fellowship becoming the kind of church that:

* Reaches out to a needy world with a message of hope, healing and salvation.

* Helps people fulfil their calling from God, and supports them by the church's structures and meetings.

* Gives freedom to each person to contribute and participate in the life of the church, in an atmosphere of openness and acceptance.

* Encourages each to take seriously one's responsibility to work for one's own and others' growth in Christ.

 

MISSION

We see our mission in terms of being people who are called by God to:

* Preach the gospel, both locally and overseas.

* Witness to our friends, neighbours and colleagues, in word and deed.

* Offer practical and material help to the poor and underprivileged, including counsel, healing and deliverance.

In short our mission is to demonstrate love for God His Church and the world that Jesus died to save.

 

MEETINGS

Our meetings are not ends in themselves but provide opportunities for:

* Praise and worship - people declaring the goodness and greatness of God

* Supporting, encouraging and ministering to each other.

* Hearing God's heart, and being equipped to serve Him.

*Allowing the Holy Spirit free reign, and exercising His gifts for the benefit of all. 

 

CELL GROUPS

Our cellgroups are focal points for our life and fellowship, where:

* Members who are committed to our common vision, pray and work together to help each other grow spiritualy.

* We  help and encourage one another to reach others with the "Good News" of Jesus life death and resurrection.

Cells meet in ordinary homes, schools, colleges, or places of work during the week.
Cell group members form the core of the Fellowship, and build lasting friendships with one another.

 

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

An important part of our vision is to see our children and young people growing up to know God.
Brought up by parents in loving and Godly homes, appropriately helped and supported by the Fellowship.
Sharing their faith with their friends and receiving gifts from the Holy Spirit to equip them for service
and responsibility both in the Church and in the world.

 

LEADERSHIP

We believe that God will provide us with able and committed leaders:

* An oversight team of elders, who lead, administer and care for the Fellowship.

*Together with others who are recognised as gifted leaders of particular aspects of the life of the Fellowship.

 

RESOURCES

We trust that God will provide the resources for us to do His work, such that:

* We have the premises needed to do the things he calls us to do.

* We are able to meet the needs of those among us

* People give generously of their time, their prayers and their money, 
out of gratitude to God for his faithfulness