Mission Statement  Building relevant congregations that are
evangelistically effective and fruitful in their life and
ministry.     1. Strengthen congregations in their endeavour to
reach all people with the gospel and to make disciples of Jesus
Christ.   2. Provide pastoral and mission support to
congregations and their leaders.   3. Promote and encourage an
evangelical influence in the Uniting Church.   4. Resource
congregations as they seek to maximise their leadership.   5.
Foster a culture of innovation in ministry to meet the needs of
mission in changing society.     1. Interpreting the Bible and
the Basis of Union of the Uniting Church in Australia from an
evangelical perspective.   2. Priority given to the mandate of
making disciples of Jesus Christ.   3. Recognition of the need
for congregations to be strategic by nature and design in order
to be effective in contemporary mission.   4. A strong emphasis
on leadership as a key factor in building congregations.   5.
Adherence to sexual ethics that hold