Vision Statement
The vision of Harbourside is: To build a strong, healthy, growing church that powerfully represents the Kingdom of God to Auckland City, New Zealand, and the nations of the world.
Harbourside Church recognises that it is Jesus Christ who builds the church. It also acknowledges that Christians have the privilege of being “fellow labourers with Christ” in this cause. The church needs to be built from the outside – in, and from the inside – out. The church builds from the outside – in as un-churched people are brought into a living relationship with Christ. The church builds from the inside – out when believers in our church family grow and develop in their walk with Jesus.
Harbourside Church also recognises that building ‘the church’ is not limited to our local church alone. The church Jesus is building is a global church made up of believers throughout every nation. Therefore Harbourside Church is involved in the mission of Christ locally, nationally, and globally. The hallmark of the New Testament Church was signs and wonders, evangelism, and growth and this is very much a part of Harbourside’s primary purposes.
Harbourside Church is committed to represent the values and culture of Christ so that His Kingdom will come, His will be done on earth as it is in heaven. It acknowledges this process begins among Christians and flows through them as they go into the world.
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