Values

God's pattern for Church life is given in the New Testament. The King's Church, Uckfield holds a number of values which we believe are important for us to build a Church which is faithful to the Bible and relevant to people today.

Ever since the day of Pentecost, Jesus has been pouring out the Holy Spirit on his people. We need to be continually filled with the Holy Spirit so that we can be effective and productive as Christians. We need the power of the Spirit so that we can boldly proclaim the good news of Jesus. (Acts 1:4-8; Acts 2:1-13; Acts 2:33; Ephesians 5:18-20)

The Bible is the inspired word of God. It is the final authority for what we believe and do, both as individual Christians and as a Church. We need the power of the Holy Spirit both to understand the Bible and for it to affect the way we live. As a Church we are committed to regular teaching of the Bible in the power of the Holy Spirit. (2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12-13; 1 Corinthians 2:12-14)

God's grace is His undeserved love which He lavishes on those who have faith in Jesus. If we are in Christ, God deals with us in love and mercy and not with anger and sternness. As we grasp the truth of God's grace, we are set free from guilt and are able to serve God with much energy and great joy. (Romans 3:21-26; Romans 4:4-8; Ephesians 2:1-10)

As Christians we are filled with joy and thanksgiving because of what Jesus has done for us. Worship filters into every part of our life. As a Church we give high priority to worship, which is a joyful expression of praise to God and which makes use of all the creative abilities He has given us. (Psalm 100; Psalm 150; Ephesians 1:3; Ephesians 5:19-20)

The Bible refers to the Church as the Body of Christ and God's plan is that we should be closely joined together. In the Church we express God's love by caring for one another spiritually, practically and financially. Each member belongs to all the others; we are accountable to one another for how we live and work out our faith in Christ. ( 1 Corinthians 12:12-13:13; Romans 12:4-8; Galatians 6:1-2)

Jesus came into the world to seek and to save the lost. He calls us to continue His mission by proclaiming the gospel throughout the world. As a Church, we make it a priority to tell people about Jesus. We encourage this at two levels - individually as we each speak to the people around us, and together, through organised events and activities. (Luke 19:10; Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8; Acts 8:1-4)

God gives every Christian spiritual gifts so that we can all be involved in building one another up and reaching out to a lost world. Like a human body, the body of Christ cannot function properly if some members are missing or are not working properly. Each one has a part to play. The task of Church leaders is to motivate, train and equip each member to fulfil their place in the body. (Ephesians 4:11-16; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; Romans 12:4-8)

Leaders who are called and gifted by God are vital for the health and growth of the Church. The King's Church, Uckfield is led by a team of elders who direct the Church and care for the people. They are helped by group leaders and others with responsibility for different aspects of Church life. In addition to local leaders, God has given apostolic leaders who have the vision and ability to bring Churches together in a common cause. The King's Church, Uckfield receives apostolic oversight from Terry Virgo and the team he leads, through our involvement in New Frontiers International. (Acts 20:13-38; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; Ephesians 4:11-13; 1 Corinthians 3:10)