A purpose driven church . . .

What is the Purpose?

What do we do - and why do we do it?

NewSong is a 'Purpose Driven' Church which means that we exist as a church to fulfil the five purposes that God has for the church. These can be found in two passages in the New Testament which we call The Great Commandment and The Great Commission.

"The Great Commandment"

"'Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind'. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments". (Matthew 22:37 - 40).

"The Great Commission"

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19-20).

W-O-R-D-S

WORSHIP: To "Love God with all your heart, soul and mind" is WORSHIP

OUTREACH: To "Go and make disciples" is OUTREACH

RELATIONSHIP: To "Baptise them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit" is to bring people into RELATIONSHIP in God's family

DISCIPLESHIP: To "Teach them all things" is DISCIPLESHIP

SERVICE: To "Love your neighbour as yourself" is SERVICE

Our Purpose Statement

At NewSong Community Church we exist to fulfill these five purposes:

WORSHIP: Provide an environment where believers are encouraged to worship God with all their hearts, souls and minds
OUTREACH: Reach out into the community and bring people to know Jesus as Lord and Saviour.
RELATIONSHIPS: Be committed to loving and accepting one another unconditionally as members of a family within the local church.
DISCIPLESHIP: Teach and develop members to grow and fulfil their potential as Christians.
SERVICE: Help members identify their role within the local church and then train and equip them to fulfil their life ministry.

What's The Benefit Of A Purpose Statement?

NewSong Community Church is a "Purpose-Driven Church" in the original sense as originally explored by Rick Warren, of Saddleback Community Church, Lake Forest, South Orange County, California. (http://saddleback.com).

A "Purpose-Driven Church" provides you with benefits that you cannot find anywhere elsewhere in the world:

WORSHIP: Helps you focus on God. It prepares you spiritually and emotionally for the week ahead.
OUTREACH: Helps you fulfil your mission of reaching your friends and family for Christ.
RELATIONSHIP: Helps you face life's problems by providing the support and encouragement of other Christians.
DISCIPLESHIP: Helps you fulfil your potential as a Christian by learning the truth of God's Word and applying Biblical principles to your lifestyle.
SERVICE: Helps you find and develop your talents and use them in ministering to others.