Do you see?
May 16, 2018
We see a covenant church
that is a strong and healthy Kingdom community
of those who are being changed
as they follow Jesus in every area of their lives,
and who covenant together
and work with a common sense of vision and purpose.
We see a covenant church
where God is worshipped passionately and freely,
and where the presence and power of God are experienced
in big as well as in small gatherings.
We see a covenant church that is a community
governed in its beliefs and practices
by the Word and the Spirit of God,
and not by human customs, traditions or personalities.
We see a covenant community
where its members are fully committed to one another
and to God's purpose for his world.
We see a covenant community
that is full of life and faith,
where the people are free, happy, vibrant
and enjoying the goodness of God in their everyday life
We see a covenant community
in which there are real and close friendships,
warm relationships, and openness
to all people from whatever background.
We see a covenant church
that is not built around meetings or a building,
but is centred on Christ
and on relationships of the Spirit,
and a shared community life
as we meet from home to home and in big gatherings.
We see a covenant church that is influencing
and impacting its surrounding community and
that doesn't retreat into a safe Christian ghetto.
We see a covenant community that is committed
to what God is doing right across the nations of the world
and is in real relationship with apostolic and other ministries to advance
God's kingdom throughout the world.
We see a covenant community
that has a credible voice to speak
into all the issues which face our society,
and that is actively demonstrating
a positive and godly example to that society.
We see a covenant community
that is growing and reproducing itself
across the whole region, nation and the world.
We see a covenant community
where everyone is learning
to play their part and to do so
gladly with faith,
commitment and integrity.