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Nine Sundays ago, we began a 10-part teaching series through the Core Values of Redemption Church. As we come to this 10th and final Core Value, we are reminded that the Bible teaches that Christ’s final command is to be our first priority. To proclaim the good news about the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus to everyone who will listen is not an additional option in the life of a believer, but it is to be a central focus. In saying this, for 99% of Christians, evangelism is a terrifying part of the Christian life, which means that it is often neglected, or replaced with other “church” related activity. But it doesn’t need to be this way - nor should it be. Christ is aware of our natural fear of man, so to help His people overcome their deficiencies in evangelism, He gifts certain men to the church as Evangelists, who He uses to equip the church for the work of this ministry. So that as believers, we can both confidently take and make opportunities, to share with others the hope that is in us.

Scripture References: Matthew 28:18-20

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From Series: "Core Values"

At Redemption Church Christchurch, we have ten core values which guide the direction of our church.

Our statement of faith explains our church’s beliefs, and our mission statement explains the purpose for our church’s existence. But what our core values do, is that they explain the structure for how our church is to function in order to fulfil its God-given mission.

When it comes to the core values which guide a local church, it’s not so much a matter of relying on human creativity, but rediscovering the blueprint that God has already communicated in His Word.

We realise that the core values of our church may present foreign ideas to some Christians. It’s for this reason, we have listed each of the ten core values below, including a brief written summary, along with an audio link where people can listen to the Biblical foundation for each one.