Vision and values

Vision

God loves unconditionally.

We believe, that our job as Christians and as a church first and foremost is to be the center for the love of God. 

We want to share the love of God and we have created four areas we think it is important to focus on:

  1. God: Our spirituality. The God of the universe wants to have a relationship with us all, and that is the relationship that is life transforming and the center for everything else we do.
  2. Ourselves: Our personal growth. All living things grow and our whole life should be a continual personal development. God has a dream for every human being and has given us abilities, talents, experiences etc. that are to be used on the road leading to that dream and in our daily walk to become the person that more and more reflects the ideal example, Jesus has given us.
  3. Our relationships in the church: The church is a unique gathering of people who have met God and therefore have become some kind of family, with a dimension no other community has. A lifechanging power from God is to be found here, which makes us capable of carrying each other's happiness and burdens.
  4. You: The entire world. The gospel God spoke through Jesus is the best news in the world and it deserves to be shared with all people. We believe, that we as Christians and as church are to share what God has done for and in us with others. This we try to do with words, with love lived out and a faith in God's supernatural intervention.

 

Values

For Jesus

Because we believe in Him! Jesus is the cause of the church's existence in the first place, and He is still the one who builds and leads it. He showed and shows us who God is and what God wants, and we want to continue what He began - in the same Spirit and power.

For respect

Because everyone deserves it! We know that every human being has infinite value, is wanted and created uniquely by God and in His image. We believe we can only receive from one another when we respect each other's positions and roles.

For potential

Because you can! We believe that in every human being there is an enormous potential that we would like to recognize, evoke and give good growth conditions and space. We want to promote growth and development and see opportunities instead of limitations. Your dream, together with others, can become our dream.

For diversity

Because we are not the same! We are a multi-church with many different generations, ethnicities, and social classes. We see diversity as a strength. Both to meet all kinds of people and to better reflect the diversity of God.

For everyday life

Because life has most of them! We want to be church 24/7. Where we each live, work and move. The Christian life must be lived out in the interaction with all the people we meet. Church services are not the church, but where everyday life comes together, is encouraged and celebrated.

For generosity

Because we are most like God when we give! We want to be generous with our lives, time, resources, and everything else we have been given by God in the first place. We hope to become Christians who are known for not being self-sufficient.

For quality

Because we are made for it! We want to do our best with what we have and want everything we have and do to reflect our perfect Father in heaven.

For unity

Because there is only one church! Regardless of the number of churches and denominations, God only has one church on earth and only one group of children. Therefore, we will do our part to promote unity, cooperation, and healthy relationships both inside and outside the church. The Christian message is about peace, and we want to be known as peacemakers.

For the world

Because we love the world! God sent His Son to save the world - because He loved it. We want to love people in every conceivable way, both inside and outside the church, in our city, and in our country. We also want to be a church for those who are not yet attending a church and we want to make a difference both locally and globally.

For authenticity

Because the truth sets free. We want to be a transparent people and church. With honesty, sincerity and authenticity in our relationship with God, towards ourselves and in our mutual relationships. Be yourself… anything else is too complicated.

For the future

Because it is bright! We believe that God has a solution to the challenges the society we live in experiences, and we believe the church must be an active participant in it. We want to build a church for the future, among other things with a strong focus on our children and youth. We will think long-term and always do everything to reach the culture and time we live in.

For life

Because we believe in life before death! We want to be FOR life. Positive, cheerful, and with a focus on the wonderful opportunities that life offers. Without denying the difficulties and challenges life also brings. We also want to be the church for life, for all of life, for all generations at all times.

Our Creed is the Apostles' Creed which is:

I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic* church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen. (*meaning the true Christian church of all times and all places.)