But visions, missions – what are they really? At The Orchard we strive to ensure that it is a focus on Jesus Christ that directs and inspires us. To do this we must know Him; what He is like, how He acts, His mindset and heart – and this is exactly His desire. Our savior wants us to know Him intimately, to glimpse His love and as we do this reflect it in everything we do. In this way we can fulfill the greatest commandments, to ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ and to ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ (Mark 12:30-31)

Grace -Evangelism - Generosity - Prayer - The Bible - Family - Excellence

FAMILY: 
Purpose:  All families, all people, all ages growing together Into Christ’s likeness.
Joshua 24:15; Matthew 22:37-39; John 17; 1 Corinthians 12; Ephesians 4:1-6

We will highly value, strengthen and support the family unit.

GENEROSITY: 
Purpose: Willing hands and Warm hearts
2 Corinthians 8:1-5

PRAYER: 
Purpose: Prayer and Praise releasing God’s Power
Matthew 7: 7-8;  2 Chronicles 7:14

BIBLE: 
Purpose: Truth that Transforms
2 Timothy 3:16-17

EVANGELISM: 
Purpose: One More for Jesus
Matthew 28:16-20;  Acts 1:8

EXCELLENCE: 
Purpose: God Deserves My Best
Genesis 1:10b, 12b; 25b etc; Deuteronomy 17:1; 1 Corinthians 15:10;  Colossians 3:23

GRACE
Purpose: To grow in our appreciation and expression of God’s undeserved LOVE
Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 5:1-2; Romans 15:7

We dream of a church where Jesus Christ is our awesome God, who receives pleasure and honour through all that we do and all that we say. Whose members have their own personal relationship founded in Jesus Christ, and let their lives reflect that friendship.
Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:29 to 5:2 & 10; Galatians 4:19

We dream of a church where the Bible is foundational, and so is the basis of all we do.. Where God’s Word is taught to all levels of spiritual and physical maturity.

Such a church will bring skill, training and leadership to help the whole Christian family understand how God created and gifted them; so each individual can fulfill their role towards achieving our collective dream. A place where every person enjoys serving the Lord by serving others.
Ephesians 4:11-13; Colossians 3:16–4:1; 2 Timothy 3:16–17.

We dream of a church where all who belong feel loved as they are, but loved too much to be left as they are. 
Where the broken-hearted find healing, the hurting find comfort, the rejected find acceptance, the confused find counsel and the troubled find peace. A church which oozes joy and happiness in a relaxed environment.

We dream of a vibrant church that impacts it’s community, as Jesus Christ’s own neighborhood experienced.
Matthew 11:19; Ephesians 5:1 &  4:1–6; Philippians 2:1–5.

We dream of a church that learns to walk in the power of the Holy Spirit, being daily changed by His counsel, conviction and leading, and embarks on ventures for God that can only be achieved with the miraculous power of the Holy Spirit.
John 14:16; Romans 8:1-17 & 8:26; Galatians 5:22 & 25; Ephesians 5:2.

We dream of a church family who show a prayerful and planned passion to help people find Jesus, both local and overseas; where new Christians are continually being born into the family and multiple lives are being changed with ongoing growth. Such a church will warmly welcome others. 
Matthew 9:37-38 & 28: 16-20; Luke 19:10; Acts 1:8.

We dream of a church that serves its community by upholding the family unit; as a church family being an example of family living; offering life skills to others.
Genesis 1:26-31; Matthew 19:4-6; John 17; Ephesians 5:21-6:4; 1 Timothy 3:4-5 & 5:4-8.

We dream of facilities that are seen as the hub from which Jesus ministries are expressed with impact into the community.

We dream of such a church, that, because of it’s reputation, people will want to be part of this Christian family.
Acts 2:47 : Romans 14 :18

Doctrinal Statement 

1. We accept the Bible as being inspired by God, and the foundation on which we take our guidance for living.
2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21 

2. We believe in one true God who exists as Father, Son and Holy Spirit; all equally God, but all fulfil different roles within the trinity.
Matthew 28:18-19; Mark12:29

3. We believe that Jesus was fully God and man at the same time.
John 1:14

4. We believe that all people are sinners before God by birth and practice.
Romans 3:9-23 

5. We believe that Jesus came to die in our place, taking the punishment for our sins, and that through faith in Jesus Christ, and only Jesus Christ, we can be forgiven and reconciled back to God.
Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; 1 Peter 3:16 

6. We believe that God the Holy Spirit comes and indwells every Christian, helping them to follow Jesus.
1 Corinthians 12:13; John 14:16-17; 2 Corinthians 3:18

7. We believe that Satan/demons work in opposition to Jesus Christ and His plans, and that they, and all who do not follow Jesus Christ, will end up separated from God for eternity.
Revelations 20:7-15

8. We believe that all people will stand before Jesus and be judged.
Hebrews 9:27

9. We believe that Jesus will return:
In the clouds to call His church to heaven – 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
To the earth, and rule for all eternity – Revelations 21

One day every person will bow and acknowledge Jesus as Lord
Philippians 2:9-11

10. We believe there are only two practices/rituals that are part of the life of the church:
Water Baptism by immersion – Matthew 23:19; Acts 2:38;
Communion/Lords Supper – Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34. Acts 2:42