Statement of Faith

 

NICENE CREED

We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, one in Being with the Father. Through Him, all things were made.

For us men and for our salvation, He came down from heaven; by the power of the Holy Spirit, He was born of the Virgin Mary and became man.

For our sake, He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered, died, and was buried. On the third day, He rose again, in fulfilment of the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and His kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son, He is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the prophets.

We believe in one holy, catholic, and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come.

Amen.

 
 

Values


Hospitality & Care

Providing a warm welcome and care without discrimination; responding to each individuals need; supporting people in their personal discoveries towards Christ-centred wholeness..


Sustainability & Stewardship

Stewarding the Karaka Bay site at Orama & seeking to have a positive and restorative impact on the land. To leave it better than we found it for the next generation.


Simplicity

Engaging with the complexities of modern life but applying inspired wisdom to establish healthy priorities for daily life & always coming back to what really matters. People.


Excellence

A total approach to all our work – Striving for exceptional communication, planning, people and facility management, health and safety, goal setting, accountability, partnerships with other organisations, and programmes and services.


Enquiring & Spiritual Diversity

Constantly seeking God, His will and His purposes in our lives while embracing and nurturing diversities & different expressions of biblical Christian Faith. We acknowledge we are all on a journey & don’t have all the answers.


Authenticity & Integrity

Living without masks–being real with ourselves, each other and God.


Training & Equipping

Whether through Orama’s programs, or collaborating with partners to provide Education, A place for Spiritual growth & Nurturing, & Equipping people for life’s journey ahead.


Biblical Stewardship

Operating and living according to the resources God is releasing, preserving resources, reinvesting to enhance core assets, and provoking an entrepreneurial spirit.