VISION & MISSION

The church was planted in the autumn of 1938 as a mission outreach from Millbrook Baptist church, with a more suitable building being constructed in 1959. We outgrew the current setup in 1991, with the building of Phase 1 commencing in 1994. A number of members attended a brick-laying course to get it started.

 

Phase 1 was completed in April 1997 and comprises a sports hall, a creche, pre-school room, a toilet for the disabled, showers, children’s toilets, counselling room, office and two group work/training rooms.

 

Phase 2 of our building programme was completed in February, 2008. Phase 2 was intended to be a sanctuary and other facilities that would seat 300. It seemed clear that a 300-seater would be too small, possibly even before it was finished. So the plans were revised to seat 500 instead. Whilst Phase 2 was under construction the morning service was moved to local Abbotswood School as it became impossible to fit everyone in the Phase 1 hall.

 

Jesus’ mission statement in Luke 4:18-19 indicates that he has come to bring about change in people’s lives. As God seeks to change the world one life at a time, we want to be partners in this work of transformation. Our vision for the future is one of continued life change, in us, and through us.