Our Core Values

It is the presentation of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit with the view that people will trust Jesus as Saviour and Lord and serve him in the fellowship in the church. Evangelism is the responsibility of the member and minister. It is the prime duty of every believer to share his/her faith after conversion. Through cross-cultural, mission-oriented evangelism, church members who travel to other countries preach Christ, plant churches and call for Ministers to pastor same. Besides, as was the practice of the founder, Pastor McKeown, we respond to calls missions as led by the Holy Spirit.

Preaching the gospel – Placing emphasis on the foursquare Gospel which is the Jesus Christ our Saviour, Jesus Christ our Baptizer in the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ our Healer and Jesus Christ our soon coming King, through rallies, crusades, conventions, media evangelism, etc.

Personal evangelism, etc. (Mark 16:15-16; Mt. 28:19-20).

Placing emphasis on planting a local church for every community (Rom. 15:18-19).

Discipleship is the teaching and training of believers to be like Christ in character and to make responsible choices. The emphasis is on holiness, righteousness, faithfulness, honesty, sincerity, humility, prayerfulness and the leading of disciplined and responsible lives.

This is done at the level of individuals, where mature members take up the responsibility to disciple new converts. The church plays a leading role by providing systematic teaching and practical training. Such teaching emphasises the four-square gospel, which is Christ-centred: i.e. Jesus the Saviour, Healer, Baptiser and Soon-coming King; the Tenets of the church; Bible reading/study and scripture memorisation and application of the word to situations. (Eph. 4:11-13)

We seek to honour God who gave His best (Christ Jesus as the Saviour) by maintaining a high standard of excellence in all our ministries and activities (Col. 3:23-24).

Some of the normal practices are regular prayer for the Holy Spirit baptism with the evidence of speaking in tongues. Emphasis is placed on the fruit and gifts of the Spirit in the life of the believer. Prayers are said for healing and deliverance of the afflicted as part of the initial exercises for Salvation. Services are marked as truly Pentecostal with praise and worship, teaching, exercise of gifts, prayer, testimonies, etc.

Prayer – worship, intercession/supplication, spiritual warfare resulting in miracles, signs and wonders and answer to prayers (Acts 2:42-46; 4:23-31; 1-3).

We believe in the presence of the person of the Holy Spirit and that the Christian life can be led only by His enablement. The new birth is the work of the Holy Spirit, and then the baptism of the Holy Spirit for power to serve and the gifts of the Spirit for building the body of Christ.

The Holy Spirit helps the individual to develop a Christ-like character, manifested through bearing the fruit of the Spirit. The leading of the Holy Spirit in all spheres of activity in the church is paramount. Administrative structures and all other church distinctiveness have been largely influenced by the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Gifts and Operations of the Holy Spirit (Act 1:8; 2:1-4; 19:16; 1Co. 12:11) – see Tenets.

Leadership development is based on the apostolic foundation. Appointments and calling into leadership positions are based on character, charisma, and the leading of the Holy Spirit. Leadership development is from the grassroot level with members maturing to lead sub-groups, Ministries, Assemblies, Districts and areas. Team spirit with talent development shapes team work. Ministry is by both clergy and laity.

Faithfulness in giving offerings and paying tithes to enhance the ministry of the church is emphasised. Periodic teaching on this subject is regarded as very important. The church and members depend solely on God as the source of financial supply. Borrowing by the Church is not encouraged. Lending with interest among members is also discouraged.

Sacrificial Giving (Mal. 3:6-13; 1Co. 16:1-2; 2Co. 9:1-9 – consult Tenets).

The church believes in communal living with members supporting one another, and participating in communal work. The church may also help the wider community by providing social needs such as health services, education, as well as donating to the needy in society.

Social Services – helping to meet some social needs through Schools, Hospitals, and other social interventions (Mt. 25:31-46).

The church upholds holiness of members unto the Lord in all their endeavours (Rom. 12:1; Heb. 12:14).

Consistent Bible Teaching (Acts 2:42a). The church upholds the teaching of sound biblical doctrine and does not tolerate the propagation of wrong or false doctrine.

All types of prayer such as thanksgiving worship (adoration); supplication; intercession (Eph. 6:18-19; 1Tim. 2:1-2).

Respect for and obedience to authority. Submission to corrective measures and policies of the Church. Respect for Authority – 1Th. 5:12-13.

Regular fellowship of the saints (Acts 2:42-47; Heb. 10:25). Fellowship – attending church services, Home Cell meetings, tarry and other prayer programmes, Ministry meetings, Communion services, Conventions, meeting needs of the saints and of one another (Acts 2:44; 47; Gal. 6:2; 1Jn. 1:3).