12 Hallmarks of Christchurch

*  a strong commitment to the historic, orthodox Christian faith

*  a high view of the serious commitment needed to be a true disciple of Jesus

*  a devotion to learning and living the deep truths of the Scriptures

*  an intense desire to experience an ever-deepening encounter with God, in Christ, by the Spirit

*  a belief that a richer experience of family and fellowship is possible, and to be pursued

*  a worship gathering that is theologically crafted, and is the centerpiece of our ongoing discipleship

*  a people committed to the gospel, evangelizing boldly, locally, regional, nationally and internationally

*  a commitment to blessing our neighbors and cities through active service in Jesus’ name

*  an agenda for blessing and reaching our cities through beauty and the arts

*  a heartfelt embrace of our Christian heritage, and the resource it can be for our theology and worship

*  a pledge to keep the ministry as simple as possible, organizationally and institutionally

*  a view toward planting churches throughout the region