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Listed in brief below are our 10 Fundamental Beliefs, our 20 Core Values and our 30 Unique Characteristics. These form the 10-20-30 model which is the unique ethos and philosophy that we have developed. 

  1. We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God
  2. We believe in the Trinity – God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit
  3. We believe all have sinned and come short of the glory of God and that there is only one remedy for sin – the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
  4. We believe the only way to be saved is through Jesus Christ
  5. We believe the gospel is the power of God unto salvation
  6. We believe in the universal and local church
  7. We believe in the five-fold ministry and the gifts of the Holy Spirit
  8. We believe in baptism by immersion and in taking Holy Communion
  9. We believe Jesus will return to receive His church
  10. We believe there is a heaven to be gained and a hell to be shunned
  1. We value – the importance of a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
  2. We value- worship as a priority.
  3. We value – the authority of God’s Word.
  4. We value – the importance of discipleship and development.
  5. We value – the essentiality of the local church for every believer.
  6. We value – the five fold ministry.
  7. We value – the importance of partnership and Biblical community.
  8. We value – healthy Biblical authority and leadership.
  9. We value – the unity of Christ’s body.
  10. We value – prayer, intercession and spiritual warfare.
  11. We value – the Spiritual gifts.
  12. We value – Spirit-filled witness and service.
  13. We value – fruitfulness, integrity and Godly living.
  14. We value- the need to be evangelistic in our outlook.
  15. We value – the spirit of giving and stewardship.
  16. We value – the family.
  17. We value – the individual.
  18. We value – life and every stage of life.
  19. We value – racial harmony.
  20. We value – excellence.
  1. a God directed, Jesus-centred and Spirit-led church
  2. an Elim Church Incorporated (ECI) church adhering to 10 fundamental beliefs relating and accountable to a number of ministries, churches and Christian leaders around the nation
  3. an evangelical, pentecostal, charismatic church embracing all the gifts of the Holy Spirit
  4. a leadership-governed church
  5. a multiplicity of ministries working out one vision
  6. a body that values scriptural church discipline
  7. a training and equipping church
  8. a church of small groups known as City Life Groups as well as corporate gatherings
  9. a Bible-centred church – believing, preaching and living the Word of God
  10. a relating church – a church that believes in partnership where every member belongs, ministers and is committed to one another
  11. a prayer centred church
  12. a worshipping church
  13. a giving church
  14. an evangelistic church
  15. a caring church
  16. a networking church
  17. an international, multi-cultural church
  18. an all-embracing, all-age church
  19. a family-orientated church
  20. a sending, supportive church
  21. a community-based church
  22. a mould-breaking church
  23. a relevant, practical church ministering to the whole person
  24. a growing church
  25. a radical church, not fearing change
  26. an inspirational, motivational church
  27. a creative and dynamic church
  28. a people-centred, fun-loving, social church
  29. a centre of excellence
  30. a church that has not arrived but is on its way!

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