Core Values
Lille City Church
Core Values
EVANGELISM
It is the presentation of Jesus Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit with the view that people will come and trust Jesus as Saviour and Lord and serve Him in the fellowship of the Church. Evangelism is the responsibility of every Church member.
DISCIPLESHIP
Discipleship is training believers to be like Christ. The emphasis is on holiness, righteousness, faithfulness, honesty, sincerity, humility, prayerfulness and the leading of disciplined and responsible lives.
MINISTRY EXCELLENCE
We seek to honour God who gave His best (the Saviour) by maintaining a high standard of excellence in all our ministries and activities (Col. 3:23-24).
CORE PRACTICES
Regular prayer for the Holy Spirit baptism with initial evidence of speaking in tongues. Emphasis is placed on the fruit and gifts of the Spirit. Services are truly Pentecostal with praise and worship, teaching, exercise of gifts, prayer and testimony.
THE HOLY SPIRIT
We believe in the presence of the person of the Holy Spirit and that the Christian life can be led only with His grace.
LEADERSHIP
Leadership development is based on the apostolic foundation. Appointments and callings into leadership positions are based on character and charisma, and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
CHURCH CULTURE
Distinctive attributes include self-supporting attitude, faithfulness, integrity, distinctiveness in prayer, church discipline, fellowship and liberality, mutual respect, and sacrificial service to the Church.
TITHES & OFFERINGS
Faithfulness in giving offerings and paying tithes to enhance the ministry of the Church is emphasized.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
The Church believes in communal living with members supporting one another, and participating in communal work.
HOLINESS
The church upholds holiness of members unto the Lord in all their endeavours.
CHURCH DISCIPLINE
Respect for and obedience to authority. Submission to corrective measures and policies of the Church.
BIBLE TEACHING
Devotion to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.
PRAYER
Worship (Adoration); Supplication; Intercession – prayer of all types.