The witness of this Church may be born and carved out in accordance with scriptural doctrines; that worship, teachings, ministry and fellowship may be conducted in harmony with Christian principles, and that its business affairs may be administered in an orderly fashion and in a responsible manner consistent with Biblical teachings.
We do adopt and set forth this constitution.
The Lord instructed Pastor David to build a church in the heart of Birmingham, running with the message of truth to everyone that comes into contact with Word Life Centre, an established Centre of Excellence for God.
Includes our Vision, local Purpose & Mission.
Word Life has adopted various statements of fundamental truths and doctrine.
See more on our Core Values: Evangelism, Experience, Equipping, Empowering, and Engaging (or our Original Five E's!).
Building a church in the heart of Birmingham, teaching and preaching the Word of God to His people, taking the message to the ends of the world.
Running with the message of truth to everyone that comes in contact with us, establishing a Centre of Excellence for God.
It is the vision to reproduce and train leaders in the Church and multiply the dynamic life in such a people of power, through planting other churches that will embrace the vision to the glory of God.
We will achieve this goal, being outstandingly proficient, faithful and available to reap that which has been harvested.
PURPOSE: To love God with our hearts, souls, and minds, and to love our neighbours as our selves.
MISSION: To help bring others into a loving relationship with God; and to help them grow in their love and knowledge of God.
Attaining a lifestyle of excellence in worship, giving, living, witnessing and Christian Service, expressing the Lordship of Christ and the authority of scripture.
Ephesians 4:12:
'For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the Body of Christ.'
The Word Life Centre accepts the scriptures as the revealed will of God, and adopts these statements of fundamental truths and doctrine.
The core values of the Word Life Centre include being a force of Evangelism in the city through holistic outreach; providing a worship Experience which is multi-ethnic and relevant; Equipping people to live a life of intimacy with God; Empowering people to be kingdom-minded; and actively Engaging in spiritual warfare against injustice and strongholds which keep people and communities from being whole.
To Evangelise
'... a force of evangelism in the city through holistic outreach' (1 Thessalonians 5:23)
The Word Life Centre will take a holistic approach to outreach and evangelism, which means that we need to be concerned about the whole person.
Jesus cared about both the spiritual and felt needs of people. He talked about the Holy Spirit, faith, and salvation, and lifestyle change, but he also healed diseases, cast out demons, brought dignity to people's lives, and empowered the outcasts.
We must live in the balance, tension, and ministry methods of Jesus, by being holistic as we care about the whole person, spirit, soul, and body.
To Experience
'... a worship experience which is multi-ethnic and relevant' (Revelation 7:9-12)
It is our desire that the worship experience of the Word Life Centre will serve as a sneak preview of heaven as laid out in the vision given to John in Revelation 7:9-12 – a worship experience that is multi-ethnic as it uses worship, drama, dance, and preaching to call humanity to oneness.
Through worship we can set the stage for the preached Word through dealing with relevant issues that people face on a daily basis; and acknowledging issues and conflict in the wider world. The worship experience will also show that God deals with real people, communities, and issues.
To Equip
'... equip people to live a life of intimacy with God' (2 Corinthians 5:16-20)
Jesus was asked about the greatest of commandments from God. He replied simply to love God with everything that we have, and to love others as ourselves. Later Jesus gives His life to die on the cross, and is resurrected from the dead. This is so true intimacy and reconciliation with God and one another would be possible.
When someone comes to the Word Life Centre, it will be more than just a great worship experience that they will encounter. They will also see opportunities to respond and grow deeper in the knowledge that God loves them. They will desire to live a Spirit-filled life that affects their spirit, soul, and body.
To Empower
'... empower people to be kingdom-minded' (Matthew 9:37-38; 1 Timothy 4:12-14)
There is a need for a Christ-centred, multi-ethnic, and Spirit-filled army of believers committed to living out their purpose in the city. The young and disillusioned must be empowered in the church to know that they have the gifts, talents, and abilities to make a revolutionary impact for God.
To truly be a collective royal priesthood and a holy nation, believers must have clarity around issues, spiritual gifts, and callings.
With this kind of revelation and understanding we are truly able to be the Body of Christ in the world, and are empowered to live out the Great Commission (Matthew 28).
To Engage
'... engage in spiritual warfare against strongholds and injustice' (Ephesians 6:11-13; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11)
Jesus took a holistic approach to the transforming of lives. Jesus addressed issues of eternal life, demonic oppression, disease, and even soul issues such as pride. Jesus also withstood the temptation of the ultimate adversary, Satan.
To truly experience life to the fullest, the church must take a warfare approach to fulfilling our mission and purpose. We must authentically claim spiritual gifts as effective tools for the building of God's Kingdom on earth.
“But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the world unto our glory.”
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