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5 Cornerstones
Each Eden is built on 5 ‘Cornerstones’
Being rooted in local church
As members of a local church or church plant we seek to positively impact our community by the consistent witness of our presence and our proclamation. We desire to be a blessing to, and enjoy fellowship with, the whole body of Christ.
Being focused on the toughest neighbourhoods
That is, communities widely recognised as suffering from multiple deprivations, such as: high crime, poor health, low educational achievement, dilapidated environment, broken families and few opportunities for young people.
Being a large team with homes in the heart of the community
A full-capacity Eden team consists of a dozen or more devoted individuals with a recognised calling to live an incarnational lifestyle of integrating with the community. Joined together in this missional team dynamic our lives are made available long-term for the benefit of the neighbourhood.
Making the first priority reaching youth to see their full potential unlocked
Eden sees young people, of high school age, as a key part of the transformation of the whole neighbourhood. Our goal is to help them to achieve all their God-given potential, introducing them to Jesus by creating repeated and varied opportunities for them to hear, experience and respond to the gospel.
Belonging to a wider relational network
As teams called to a variety of locations we recognise the need to make time to gather together periodically to share our stories and experiences, work through issues and challenges, and offer support and encouragement to one another.
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