CMP Vision, Mission and Core Values

 

 

Church in the Market Place (CMP) is a congregation of the Uniting Church of Australia.
We are a vibrant and growing local congregation that sees our Mission as ...

 

Our Mission

 

To transform people of the Eastern Suburbs and beyond into mature disciples of Christ.

 

Our Vision

  • We will continue to establish relationships with people of the Eastern Suburbs and beyond to enable them to experience the transforming love of Christ.

  • We will help them to become Christ’s disciples and grow in their relationship with him as part of a caring community of faith, love, fellowship and service.

  • We will do this using creative, credible and contemporary means of communication and action, to the glory of God.

Our Goal

 

By 2010 have 300 disciples, 30 groups, 3 congregations.

 

Core Values

  • All people are significant to God and to us.

  • Faith in Christ unveils to each person their true identity and destiny.

  • Evangelism is a process usually occurring in the context of developing relationships.

  • Transformation and growth in Christ is encouraged in small groups and other relationships.

  • Mature discipleship is normal for believers.

  • Worship is a Christ centred lifestyle which includes communal celebration events.

  • The Bible is the guideline of lifestyle for all people.

  • Justice and liberty reflect truth and grace but injustice and oppression are manifestations of sin.

  • Striving for excellence honours God.

  • Prayer is God’s gift of intimate communion.

  • Effective ministry is creative, credible, contemporary and culturally relevant.