Why do we do what we do?

Our purpose is to respond to God's love in Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit and to express this through worship, discipleship, fellowship, ministry and mission.

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What are we trying to do?

Love God. Each individual is responsible for his/her own spiritual life. Everyone is able to have a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and we want to encourage all to grow in this love for God.

Love Others. Pastoral care for the congregation is not the responsibility of one person or even a small team. Small groups that value every member ministry is the best forum for seeing an individual become more like Christ in their lifestyle.

Love the Lost. In providing pastoral care and support, there is recognition that it is not an end in itself but rather a means whereby individuals can be prepared and equipped for the great commission.

HBC is a 3 dimensional church, a healthy church where there is a balance of Up-In-Out.

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What do we value as we seek to do what we are trying to do?

Empowering Leadership
Distinctive marks:

• Anointing of the Holy Spirit
• Personal growth in every person
• Humble - servant leadership
• Open - to God and to others
• Broken - not motivated to be a someone

Gift-Orientated Ministry
Distinctive marks:

• Every member in ministry
• Recognition of the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit
• Round pegs in round holes
• Passion and a heart for a task and ministry
• Every member in ministry - "sacred and secular"

Passionate Spirituality
Distinctive marks:

• Jesus centred
• The need for a genuine relationship with Jesus Christ
• The importance of the Christian's prayer life
• Passion for Jesus
• Filled with the Holy Spirit

Functional Structures
Distinctive marks:

• Change is here to stay
• Flexibility and adaptability that will facilitate the purposes of God today
• Willing to change
• Willingness to try new things for the sake of purpose
• Making space for God to work through the power of the Holy Spirit

Inspiring Worship Services
Distinctive marks:

• Community to belong to
• Corporate times together leave us inspired
• Am I enthusiastic about my church?
• Times to experience the prescence of God
• A heart response to the work of God in our lives

Need-orientated Evangelism
Distinctive marks:

• Mission and multiplication
• Mission in the power of the Holy Spirit
• Friendship is the basis for all evangelism
• Principle of "journey" - start where people are
• Demonstration and proclamation

Loving Relationships - Honesty and Sacrificial Love
Distinctive marks:

• Honesty and sacrificial love through the power of the Holy Spirit
• What we do flows out of who we are, so we seek to function with a strong relational level
• Food figures highly because it helps to break down barriers
• There is a lot of laughter in our church
• Always looking to encourage