The crisis of the church is not at its deepest level a crisis of authority or a crisis of dogmatic theology. It is a crisis of powerlessness in which our sole recourse is to call on the help and inward power of the Holy Spirit. James K Baxter

New Years Day1881James Dickie

Principles which undergird empowered MinistryDreams are the language of the Holy Spirit. (see Acts 2:17-18)Permission giving.Words/ works/ deeds of the Kingdom. (Luke 4:16-19)Partnerships with schools.Structures that support and are fluid.Helpful use of technology.

Principles which undergird empowered MinistryWe are called to serve.Base for ministry can be anywhere.Catching waves. Christ centred community facing.Being clear about what you are called to and what you are not called to.Leadership and church being open to the Holy Spirit.

OpportunitiesInternationals.More people in rural communities.Hospitality.Eugene Peterson people, place and witness.Seasons.People on lifestyle blocks.

The marks of a

1 A learning church Acts 2:42-43

2 A caring churchKoinonia what we share in together.Koinonia what we share outward together.

3 A worshipping church

4 An evangelising church(Acts 2:47)The Lord Jesus did it Himself.He did 2 things He added to their fellowship those who were being savedHe did it every day.

Australian fences

People drawn to the well of Christs church a safe place to question and experience the love of God.