bream church...making a difference

"We build upon the WORD OF GOD; our values emerge from our relationship with Jesus, the LIVING WORD, and from the scripture, the WRITTEN WORD"

We value DEVOTION TO JESUS. We aim to follow his lead and become more like him. Eph 5:2

We value PRAYER.We believe that prayer is essential, because it is the way in which we come close to God, and because of the needs of our personal lives and ministries, the church and the world. 1Thess 5:16-18, Phil 4:6

We value the written WORD. We recognise the authority of scripture to teach, rebuke, correct and train. 2Tim 3:16

We value being LED BY THE SPIRIT. We honour Jesus as our Head and the Holy Spirit as our guide. We actively seek the Spirit's leading and empowering in our personal lives and ministries, in the world and in the church. Gal 5:5, Rom 8:14

We value WORSHIP. We desire to worship God with our whole being and so find spiritual nourishment and refreshment. Phil 3:3, Heb 13:15, Ps 42:1-2, John 4:24, Ps 63:1-5, Rom 12:1

We value DICIPLESHIP. Our intention is to train all believers to obey the commands of Jesus and to do his works. We aim to grow as disciples in order to make more disciples. Matt 28:18-20

We value the KINGDOM OF GOD. We aim to demonstrate the signs of the kingdom, inviting the Spirit's powerful presence, ministering through the Spirit's gifts and seeing God heal and work wonders. Acts 1:8

We value SERVICE, MERCY AND COMPASSIONas motivation for ministry in the church and beyond. We aim for involvement with all aspects of our communities to release God's blessing in the world. Col 3:12-13, Gen 12:2-3, Gen 39:5-6, Matt 5:13-16

We value INTEGRITY. It is important for us to speak the truth, deal honestly, and live uprightly. Eph 4:15

We value SERVANT LEADERSHIP. It is the responsibility of leaders to serve followers. We aim to exercise that responsibility with humility, selflessness, grace, and care. Mark 10:37,44-45

We value THE INDIVIDUAL, young or old, single or married, black or white, female or male. We seek to enable personal development and promote mature relationships. Rom 12:9-10

We value REALITY, We aim to walk in the Spirit AND use common sense in conjunction with careful thought, to discern and implement God's plans. James 1:5

We value GENEROSITY. We encourage good stewardship of resources, financial and human. We aim to practice and encourage sacrificial and joyful giving. 2 Cor 9:7