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aims to be innovative, creative and flexible in approach,
in order to meet the needs of churches at the beginning of the
twenty-first century; |
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seeks to help create an environment of worship and learning
in which people are challenged, inspired and nourished; |
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intends to equip and resource churches to enrich their encounter
with God in Christ, and deepen the discipleship that flows from
it; |
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takes seriously the needs of people in many different contexts,
young and old, whether believers or seekers; |
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recognises that people are at different stages on their journey
of faith, but that, for everyone, a biblical focus is important; |
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draws on Christian tradition, current thinking and a broad
theological understanding; |
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seeks to reflect the diversity of our society by being sensitive
to cultural differences and the use of language; |
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encourages churches to pool expertise and resources thus drawing
on the richness of differing traditions. |
