Our Core Values

Christ the Head

Christ is the head of the Church, its foundation and cornerstone. All things should be undertaken with this in mind. The Church must be careful to find His leading and rely upon His provision. The Church leadership I composed of elders and deacons who operate on a basis of shared leadership.

The Church is a Family

The Church is made up of those believers who are called and gathered together by God to worship at serve here at Oakham. As part of the body of Christ here, we recognise that each has a vital and unique function. As members of God’s family, they should feel a sense of love, acceptance and belonging. The Church is a warm loving family, a place of genuine care and fellowship.

Body Ministry

Each Christian within the fellowship has a unique role to play in the body. Each is endowed by the Holy Spirit with ministries and gifts intended to be used for the edification of the Church. Participation is to be fostered, encouraged and developed.

Sincere Worship

Worship is to be in spirit and truth; it should not be purely emotional or intellectual. Rather it should be grounded in truth, express our inner most being and be led by the Holy Spirit. Worship is a dynamic factor in Church life, and should therefore be open and sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. We accept there are a variety of ways of expressing worship, these should be both respected and encouraged.

Constancy in Prayer

A vital personal and corporate prayer life is to be encouraged. Christians are encouraged to pray regularly for the area and ministry of the Church. Monthly prayer gatherings and Days of prayer have been established to keep this a priority.

Scripture – the final authority

The Word of God is the final authority on all matters, we are to keep directly in line with what the Word teaches and the principles it lays down. Responsible and disciplined hermeneutic principles are to be adhered to in the interpretation of the Word. Preaching the Word is a key aspect of the Churches ministry, for both the conversion of the unsaved and the spiritual growth of believers.

Effective Evangelism

The churches priority must always be evangelism, a variety of new and well-tried means are to be used in outreach. Personal evangelism is by far the most effective means of reaching our community for Christ.