Vision and Values

To make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ and to be his transforming presence in Bourne End 

Passionate Worship: that facilitates encounter with God 

Matthew 22v37 | ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind’ 

James 4v8 | ‘Draw near to God and he will draw near to you

Committed Community: that is relational and real, seeking to live our lives modelled on Jesus

Acts 2v44 | ‘All the believers lived in a wonderful harmony and had everything in common’ 

Colossians 1v28 | ‘We proclaim him, teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ’ 

Spirit-Empowered Ministry: to release God’s healing, freedom and transformation  

Luke 9v1 | ‘Jesus gave them power and authority…to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick’ 

Ephesians 4v12 | ‘The gifts he gave were to.. .equip the saints for the work of ministry’ 

Compassionate Mission: that is evangelistic and concerned with justice and care for all those in need both globally and locally

Isaiah 61v1 | ‘The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor’ 

Matthew 28v20 | ‘Go and make disciples of all nations…teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you’ 

(We will be reviewing the vision and values of St Mark’s Church later in 2024)