WPCC Vision

We believe that WPCC has a unique mission to fulfil, and while we don't claim to know every detail of it, we believe that unless we begin to dream and let our dreams be known, we won't move at all.

• Introduction
• Vision Statement
• Mission Statement
• Church Model
• Leadership Structure
• Goals

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Vision Statement

why we exist

“To be a God honouring Christian community who passionately obey the Great Commandment and the Great Commission.” Acts 2:41-47; Matthew 22:36-40; Mark 16:15-20

Statement of Beliefs

what we believe

The Waurn Ponds Community Church believes and presents the following basic truths:

• The Bible is the inspired Word of God.
• God is the Creator, who has revealed Himself in the Persons of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
• In the Divinity and sinless Humanity of Jesus Christ, and in His miraculous ministry, His suffering and death on the Cross as the only Saviour for the sins of the world, and His resurrection from the dead.
• Jesus will return to the earth as its final Judge of the living and the dead.
• All people fall short of God’s perfect standard and can only find forgiveness through faith in the saving work of Jesus Christ.
• All people who have put their faith in Christ will witness a transformation in their lives, exemplified by repentance and holiness of conduct.
• Christian Baptism, by full immersion in water, of those who have personally placed their faith in Christ.
• The regular celebrating of the Lord’s Supper, remembering Christ’s saving work.
• The Baptism in the Holy Spirit, with the evidence of speaking in unknown languages.
• The miraculous gifts of the Holy Spirit.
• God heals the sick today, through active faith in His grace.
• The power and effectiveness of prayer.
• God’s community of believers, the church and its responsibility to spread the message of the Gospel to all people and nations.

Note: For the complete expanded version of what we believe, Click Here.

Core Values

what is important to us

Scripture

We uphold the authority of Scripture and we are committed to the Word of God as our standard of belief, instruction and practice.

2 Timothy 3:16-17

Integrity

We practice the highest levels of integrity, accountability and authenticity in our ministry and witness of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 25:2; Proverbs 20:7

Community

We uphold the value and worth of all people and will maintain an environment of love, acceptance and forgiveness.

Proverbs 14:31; Proverbs 14:21; 1 Peter 4:8; Matthew 18:21-22

Stability

We reflect balance and common sense in every expression of our faith in Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 4:13-15; 2 Timothy 2:15; 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Relevance

We are a local church that is culturally relevant while remaining doctrinally pure.

1 Corinthians 9:22-23

Belonging

We believe that life change happens best in small groups, through accountability, a sense of belonging and knowing that others care.

Hebrew 10:24-25; Ecclesiastes 4:12

Service

We are a united community that uses our spiritual gifts, resources and abilities for the extension of God’s plan.

Romans 12:6-8; 1 Peter 4:8-11