PURPOSE, MISSION & DREAM

[5588 - 188 St Surrey, BC] • [604 575 5588] • [info@sonrise.ca]

PURPOSE

Leading you to a life-changing relationship with Jesus as you follow Him.

MISSION

To carry the hope and purpose of Jesus to those far from God with our experiences, gifts, and, resources.

SONRISE DREAM


We’re dreaming a God sized dream! A church growing exponentially! A thriving, prayer-filled, multicultural church known as a centre for excellent worship with the supernatural move of God over multiple services. 

We dream of a highly engaged, vibrant, multi-generational church with a spirit of excellence where children are embraced and equipped in the present.

We’re dreaming of a hub for ministry training for the next generation, a centre to meet community needs, and a sending church to equip people for missions and church planting! We believe this is God’s dream for us!


OUR VALUES

CORE VALUES

The unique characteristics of Sonrise already established and unchanging, expressed and experienced in past, present & future

  • Living expectantly in faith
  • Engaging in community transformation
  • Relying on the Holy Spirit

FOUNDATIONAL VALUES

The common values that are true, but not necessarily unique to Sonrise

  • Team ministry
  • Equipping and releasing people to serve in ministry
  • Sharing the gospel and leading people into spiritual maturity
  • Teaching and applying the bible
  • Honour, respect & integrity
  • We value all people as individuals created in God’s image

ASPIRATIONAL VALUES

The characteristics we desire and pursue

  • Encountering the Holy Spirit and always going deeper
  • To be a community where people find belonging because they are valued, loved & forgiven
  • Reach out and serve people by identifying and meeting needs in our community
  • Intentional partnerships with local churches, ministries and community partners that help facilitate our dreams
  • Welcoming, fun loving, multi-cultural gathering place.
  • Excellence in ministry to increase our relevance to young families, youth, young adults, and children.

THE PRACTICES


FOR JESUS’ CHURCH & HIS FOLLOWERS

  • PRAYER: WE ARE CONSTANTLY WITH GOD IN PRAYER  
  • THE WORD: WE READ, GROW IN AND COMMUNICATE GOD’S WORD  
  • WORSHIP: WE CELEBRATE GOD’S GOODNESS  
  • PRESENCE: WE CRAVE GOD’S MANIFEST PRESENCE
  • COMMUNITY: WE CALL PEOPLE INTO GOD’S FAMILY  
  • MISSION: WE CARRY GOD’S MESSAGE

SPIRIT LED STRATEGIES

We believe the Spirit has led us to further our mission through these Strategies.