Vision & Values

We are a community of Jesus' disciples, known by the way we love each other and the people of Newlands-Paparārangi.

We are committed for the long haul to being the presence of God in our neighbourhood, strongly rooted where God has placed us. Our roots in God anchor us, our branches provide shelter and belonging for all, our leaves and fruit grow as the Spirit leads, our kākano take flight at the right time to bring new kingdom adventures to birth.

Roots / Paiaka

• We worship and give God glory: Creator, Redeemer, and Life-Giver

• Our mahi is grounded in prayer and scripture

• We go deep in mission to the place where we are planted

Branches / Peka

• We aim to grow in competency in all areas of mission and ministry

• We raise up empowered leaders and create solid teams

• Small groups are the primary place of learning, belonging and mission

• We are a place of shelter, nurture and radical belonging for everyone

Leaves and Fruit / Rau and Hua

• We focus on embedding practical, everyday discipleship – no matter who we are, we all are learning how to follow the way of Jesus together

• We create easy next steps for each person to grow in faith

• We are people of boldness, joy, celebration, hope, generosity and goodness

Seeds / Kākano

• We are intergenerational – nurturing all ages - and particularly investing in the first third (children and families, youth and young adults)

• We have a mindset of multiplication in everything we do and are excited to birth new things

• We are generous and adventurous in our stewardship