Vision and values

We stand for justice, love mercy and desire to walk humbly with God.

Our mission field

We believe as a church, we are called to serve our community by bringing God's kingdom of hope and light. Our specific emphasis is on reaching out to, and helping the poor, oppressed, disadvantaged and marginalised of all ages.

Our core values

Our values are the way in which we go about fulfilling our vision and mission. At GCC we are not perfect but we seek to maintain a culture based on:

Compassion

Recognising that we all flawed, we seek restoration for those who have fallen and the revival of hope in those who have failed. Demonstrating Jesus’ love and practical assistance to those in spiritual, emotional, mental or material need.

Generosity

Giving rather than taking. Doing more than just what is necessary as a church and as individuals. Because Jesus gave of himself, we give our time, money, effort and other resources, knowing God’s grace will sustain us. [2 Corinthians 9:11]

Relevance

Led by the Holy Spirit, both corporately and individually. Being naturally supernatural, Using contemporary means to relate to those inside and outside of the church. Ensuring that all we do and say has meaning.

Openness

Transparency in all that is said and done. Honest constructive dialogue between individuals and with other organisations. Open accounting and records, whilst maintaining appropriate confidentiality, when required. Building trust and confidence. Keeping ‘short accounts’ with one another by dealing with issues promptly and sincerely.

Belong, believe, be changed

Many people believe that they have to change their behaviour and be good enough before they can join a church and look for God. They mistakenly believe that somehow they might be able to do enough good things or punish themselves enough to be accepted.

This notion that you can change yourself enough, believe in God and belong to the church is the wrong way round. Nobody could ever hope to be “good enough” to approach God so, because he loves you, he has made a way, through faith in Jesus, for you to come to him just as you are. There is no “good behaviour” or “standard of holiness” that you have to reach before you can come to know God.

At GCC we hold to the principle of belonging before you believe. That is to say we want you to feel accepted and at home with us, no matter how good or bad you consider yourself to be, whilst you explore what it means to become a born-again Christian and the commitment to God and to each other involved in this. Once you truly put your trust in Jesus as your Saviour and Lord, you can rely on His power to help you to change from the inside out.

Team

We believe that God brings individuals together in his local church and that he has a purpose for us all. Therefore we work as a team of partners, each partner having their own unique contribution to make towards fulfilling the vision we have for GCC.

Find out who looks after the different areas in which GCC is involved.

Partnership

Being a partner with us at GCC is open to any adult who believes that they are called by God to be part of our family in Gillingham. You must be a born-again Christian, trusting in Jesus as the Saviour and Lord, and have been baptised in the understanding of this, preferably by immersion.

You can find out more about being a partner at GCC by reading our Becoming a Partner booklet or speaking to one of the church leaders.