What moves us.

Our vision

Yes, we believe this church will one day be our church in Portugal.

• We see a church centred on Christ, committed to Him and His Word, that loves and serves Him with such intensity that nobody can remain indifferent.
• We see a united church that praises and worships God alone, offering itself completely to Him, willing to fulfil the mission and purposes Jesus gave it.
• We see a church led by the Holy Spirit, so dependent on the Spirit that God’s power is felt and seen in a real and authentic way.
• We see a church that sincerely loves people, drawing them by its love and dedication. A church free of prejudice, that receives and accepts each person just as they are.
• We see a church full of people and constantly growing, where week after week dozens and dozens of people run to Jesus, accepting Him as Lord and Saviour of their lives.
• We see a church that recognises the value of every person and brings out the best in them, helping them grow in Christ and in every area of life.
• We see a church that recognises the value of the family, with structured and solid homes that influence and bring stability to the new generations.
• We see a church full of children and young people, that invests time and training in their lives, understanding the role they play in the life, dynamic and daily success of the church.
• We see a relevant church, sensitive to change, that understands and responds to the needs of the different contexts society goes through.
• We see a church that understands the value of new technologies and media and uses them to spread the Gospel to thousands of people around the world.
• We see a living church, full of life and enthusiasm, where everyone feels free to authentically express their love and faithfulness to God.

Our mission

To proclaim Christ to every person, helping them grow in Him.

“We proclaim Christ to everyone. With all possible wisdom we counsel and teach each person, in order to bring everyone into God’s presence as spiritually mature people united with Christ. For this we work and struggle with all the strength that Christ’s power gives us.” (Colossians 1:28-29)

Gratitude

We recognise everything we have received from God and give thanks with our whole life.

Honour

We value every person, starting with those who lead and those who have just arrived.

Faith

We trust God and His Word, even when we cannot see the whole way.

Unity

We walk together, of different ages and backgrounds, as one family.

Commitment

We say yes to God and to one another, faithful to what we commit to.

Hospitality

We open the door and the table: whoever arrives is received as at home.

The Bible

The Bible is God’s Word for all people, written under the guidance and inspiration of the Holy Spirit: truth, without error and completely relevant to our daily life.

2 Timothy 3:15-17 · Hebrews 4:12 · Psalm 119:105

The Trinity

God is eternal and one, expressed in three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Each has different roles, but equal power and authority.

Deuteronomy 6:4 · Matthew 28:19 · 2 Corinthians 13:14

The Father

God is good: almighty, ever-present, unchanging, holy and worthy of our trust. He is our Father, loving, compassionate and faithful to His promises.

John 3:16 · Acts 17:28 · Malachi 3:6

The Son

Jesus is fully human and fully God. Only through Him can we have a relationship with God again: He lived without sin, was the perfect sacrifice and defeated death in the resurrection.

John 1:1, 14 · Philippians 2:5-11 · Colossians 1:15

The Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit’s presence in us assures us we are God’s children. He guides into truth, exalts Christ, convicts of sin, comforts, gives spiritual gifts and makes us more like Christ.

John 16:13 · Acts 1:8 · Romans 8:14-16

Eternity

Human beings were created to exist forever. Each person’s eternal destiny is determined by the answer we give to the call of Jesus Christ regarding our salvation.

John 3:16, 36 · Romans 6:23 · 1 John 5:11-13

Humanity

We were created in God’s image to live in fellowship with Him, but disobedience separated us from Him. Every person is unique, has dignity and deserves respect and Christian love.

Genesis 1:26-30 · Psalm 8:3-6 · Romans 3:23

Salvation

Jesus’ blood shed on the cross is the only way of salvation, through the forgiveness of sins. Salvation is a gift of God, received by faith, and cannot be earned by our own efforts.

Ephesians 2:8-10 · Acts 4:12 · Romans 5:8-10