Vision & MissionVision & Missionhttp://www.aboutacc.com/vision-mission/2010-07-08T14:04:13ZSquarespaceOur Valueshttp://www.aboutacc.com/vision-mission/2008/12/15/our-values.htmlAshford Admin2008-12-15T13:57:45Z2008-12-15T13:57:45ZThe Bible

Jesus Christ transforms lives as people interact with the Word of God

We encourage diligent study, faithful preaching, teaching and careful application of the Word to people in all stages of life.

Prayer

Jesus Christ transforms lives as his people are dependent upon Him in prayer

We encourage everyone to seek the Lord's transforming power in their lives, and in the community.

Meeting Together

Jesus Christ transforms lives as his people meet together

We encourage meeting together at different times, different groups and different places to love and serve one another.

Community Fit

Jesus Christ transforms lives and equips us uniquely to serve his Church

We seek to connect believers with church. We love people to identify talents and resources God has given them, and encourage the use of these gifts and resources for the building of God's Kingdom.

Community Impact

Jesus Christ transforms lives in order that others might be impacted

We want to communicate the gospel and be doers of good in Ashford, individually and together, in expressions of love and generosity.

The Wider World

Jesus Christ transforms lives throughout the world and we want to be a part of it

We want to partner with believers world wide through prayer, financial support and missions. The Great Commission.

Building Tomorrow's Church

Jesus Christ transforms lives and will continue to build his Church

We seek to identify, equip and launch those who will lead tomorrow's Church. They may be volunteers, or paid staff.

 

 

]]>Pastors Messagehttp://www.aboutacc.com/vision-mission/2008/12/15/pastors-message.htmlAshford Admin2008-12-15T13:44:15Z2008-12-15T13:44:15Z

Welcome to Ashford Congregational Church

What do the following have in common? Ashford War memorial, a blue plaque on a house, and an Olympic Gold Medal? The answer- they all exist as reminders to future generations of significant past events. Whether it is those who fell in world wars, a famous person who happened to live there or a past sporting achievement.  


Ashford Congregational Church also exists because something happened at a certain point in history. It is not an overstatement in saying that this event is the most pivotal event in all of human history. It is the death and resurrection of God’s Son, Jesus Christ.


However, unlike other groups that gather occasionally to remember their particular historic event, we are a group of people for whom the death and resurrection of God’s Son is a personal living reality.


It is personal in that Jesus Christ died for our sins and brings us into relationship with God.


It is living in that God comes to live in us by His Holy Spirit and He is our source of strength.


It is reality in that bringing glory to Jesus Christ rather than self becomes the overarching reason for our entire existence.


None of us are the finished article, but we are all works in progress. While we have breath in our lungs, God still has some work to do on us, in us, and through us.


We are delighted that you have paid us a visit and would love to see you again. We have encountered the incredible grace of God in Christ Jesus, and would love you to join us and savour His grace for yourself.

 

Keith Wilson

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A Vision to drive us

 

'Community transformed by Jesus Christ'

We are more sinful than we had ever imagined, but, more loved

than we could dream. God’s extravagant grace deals with our sin

through faith in Jesus Christ.

He makes us spiritually alive. We want to be a community being

transformed by this ‘good news’.

As we are changed, we believe the community of Ashford should

also experience the transforming power of the gospel.

 

A Mission to guide us

 

'To create a passion for Christ's rule & a thirst for His rescue'

The gospel of Jesus Christ saves people. It also grows

and matures us together as the body of Christ.

We want to enjoy the real freedom that only exists

within submission to Christ’s Lordship in every area of

our lives, and to convey the urgent need of the gospel to

the lost.

 

Imagine a community of people who encountered the 

grace of God in Christ Jesus. Their lives transformed 

for all eternity. 


 

(Pastor's Message and our Values below)

 

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