Stockport Centre Church

Our values

We have thought hard about the values that we want to hold as a church.  Our values reflect who we are, how we do things and what we wish to become.

Value	What this means…
Authentic discipleship	Intimacy with God.  A close, personal relationship with God must be the highest value in the life of every member of the church.  This means that priority is given personally and corporately to prayer, spiritual warfare, worship & the Bible, stimulating passion for God and His kingdom. We build our personal lives, and our life together as a church, on the Bible, determined to be doers of the Word and not hearers only. Holiness.  Living a life that is pure in thought and action is a priority for all disciples of Jesus. Wholeness – the fruit of the love of God in our lives is wholeness and healing. Accountability.  Every believer is called to be accountable for his/her attitudes and actions.  Structures of accountability are built within the leadership team and within the church. Giving.  We have generous hearts, giving freely.  Excellence in all we do honours God and inspires people.  We desire to function in ways that will attract people to respond positively to the Kingdom of God.
Servant leadership	The church is led by people with a gift of leadership who foster the common vision around which the church unites and who work to see God equip every person for ministry with their specific God-given gifts. Every believer, man, woman or child, is called to be a witness and a minister – the arena for ministry being everyday life.  As a result, our witness must be relevant to our culture.
Empowerment by the Holy Spirit	The church values the operation of the Holy Spirit to empower and equip every believer for ministry[1] and witness[2].  We actively seek and make room for the gifts of the Holy Spirit and expect miraculous answers to prayer.  We aim to be a “sending church” where the leadership releases people for service into and beyond the church’s immediate circle of accountability.
Healthy relationships	Every one in the church is significant, regardless of the age, gender, race, disability or family status of individual disciples.  Every member accepts the responsibilities that come from being part of a body, as well as the blessings. We give priority to investing in relationships and friendships that express love and acceptance of each other, unity, care for one another and serving.  In so doing we function as church seven days a week and not just when we meet on Sundays.  We endeavour to spur one another on to love and good works, valuing and promoting each other’s growth towards maturity.  We value honest and open relationships, spiced with humour and laughter.