The following four values that underpin our life at SBC are drawn from a reflection on the God we worship. Put together the essence of the gospel is expressed through them.
We value:
Relationship
…based on our understanding of God as Trinity, God in community
‘As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love... This is my command: love each other.’
– John 15.9,17
We value:
Mission
…based on our understanding of the Incarnation, of God who sends his Son in the flesh into the world
‘The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.’
– John 1.14
We value:
Holiness
…based on the cross, recognising our salvation, our identity in Christ as a ‘holy people’ and the reality of suffering
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
– 1 Peter 2.9
We value:
Transformation
…based on the resurrection, calling us to be a people offering hope and life in new creation
‘He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’
– Revelation 21.6