Christ Church Derby vision

1. Christ Church Derby
“Church for people who don’t go to church”

2. “ Psalm 127:1-2 Unless the LORD builds the house, its
builders labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the
city, the watchmen stand guard in vain. In vain you rise early
and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for he grants sleep to
those he loves.
“ Matthew 16:18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on
this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will
not overcome it.
“ 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 I planted the seed, Apollos watered
it, but God made it grow. So neither he who plants nor he
who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things
grow.

3. What is the 3D
network?

4. three
distinctives
three three
dimensions directions

5. what are we called to
believe?
At Christ Church Derby we are called to be disciples of
Jesus Christ. As a result of this we rejoice to hear his
three voice, primarily and authoritatively through the Bible. Whilst
learning from and sharing fellowship with Christians from
distinctives many sections of the Church, we believe the Reformed
tradition most faithfully represents the Bible’s teaching. Its
emphasis on God’s grace, sovereignty and word therefore
shape our beliefs. This God of grace calls through the
Gospel: the message that his son Jesus has paid the penalty
for our rebellion and risen to offer us eternal life. As this
message spread from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth the
con- tent remained the same, whilst the style of
presentation and worship adapted to each new culture. We
will try and follow the same pattern in Derby city centre.

6. what are we called to be?
three
In the Bible people are changed from the heart
outwards: the Gospel is meant to affect us in every
way. It should shape our minds, emotions and
dimensions actions. There should be no gap between joyful
praise of God and serious study of his word, or
between sacrificial, radical living and deep, reflective
thinking.

7. what are we called to do?
three
There are three different ‘directions’ we are called to look
to as Christians. Firstly we are called to look up, and to live
for the glory of God in all we do . Then we are told to look
directions out, to transform the world around us, through evangelism
and the cultural mandate. Lastly we are told to look inside,
to our own spiritual renewal and growth A healthy church
will seek to look in each of these directions.

8. reformed
three
distinctives
gospel-driven culturally-engaged

9. God is sovereignly in control of all creation, and has the right to be acknowledged over
every area of life. He graciously calls us and enables us to live for his glory in all
spheres, with no spiritual-secular divide.
reformed
three
distinctives
gospel-driven culturally-engaged

10. God is sovereignly in control of all creation, and has the right to be acknowledged over
every area of life. He graciously calls us and enables us to live for his glory in all
spheres, with no spiritual-secular divide.
reformed
three
distinctives
gospel-driven culturally-engaged
Through the (penal substitutionary) death and
resurrection of Jesus, God has offered salvation to
the world. There is no-one beyond the reach or the
need of his grace. This Gospel is the means through
which God calls us to himself, and the means by
which he disciples his children. (Col 2:6-7)

11. God is sovereignly in control of all creation, and has the right to be acknowledged over
every area of life. He graciously calls us and enables us to live for his glory in all
spheres, with no spiritual-secular divide.
reformed
three
distinctives
gospel-driven culturally-engaged
Through the (penal substitutionary) death and The content of the Gospel never changes, but its
resurrection of Jesus, God has offered salvation to presentation is shaped by the surrounding culture.
the world. There is no-one beyond the reach or the Whilst maintaining its full authority, we are to make
need of his grace. This Gospel is the means through it as easy as possible for those around us to hear
which God calls us to himself, and the means by and receive God's Word. Likewise worship will be
which he disciples his children. (Col 2:6-7) shaped by the twin principles of this unchangeable
Word and our flexible culture' (1 Cor 9:19-23)

12. informing the mind
three
dimensions
engaging the emotions transforming the will

13. The Gospel and Christian faith do not by-pass the mind: in fact we are transformed
by the renewing of our minds (Rom 12:1). Faith is not an irrational leap in the dark. We
are called to be constantly learning from God’s word, growing in our knowledge and
understanding of Him through rich and deep preaching, teaching and personal study.
informing the mind
three
dimensions
engaging the emotions transforming the will

14. The Gospel and Christian faith do not by-pass the mind: in fact we are transformed
by the renewing of our minds (Rom 12:1). Faith is not an irrational leap in the dark. We
are called to be constantly learning from God’s word, growing in our knowledge and
understanding of Him through rich and deep preaching, teaching and personal study.
informing the mind
three
dimensions
engaging the emotions transforming the will
Our emotions and affections are given to us by God so we
can delight in Him. We will look to grow in our love and
enjoyment of God, over- flowing in praise and thanksgiving.
(Phil 4:4)

15. The Gospel and Christian faith do not by-pass the mind: in fact we are transformed
by the renewing of our minds (Rom 12:1). Faith is not an irrational leap in the dark. We
are called to be constantly learning from God’s word, growing in our knowledge and
understanding of Him through rich and deep preaching, teaching and personal study.
informing the mind
three
dimensions
engaging the emotions transforming the will
Our emotions and affections are given to us by God so we One of the signs of real faith is a transformed life. We
can delight in Him. We will look to grow in our love and will look to be always changing our lifestyle to bring it
enjoyment of God, over- flowing in praise and thanksgiving. closer into line with Jesus. Faith without works is dead
(Phil 4:4) (James 2:17)

16. God glorifying
three
directions
personal renewal world transforming

17. ‘Look up’. The ultimate purpose of the cosmos is to bring glory to God.
God allows us to enjoy this glory, and our primary goal is to see Him honoured (Rom
11:36, 1 Cor 10:31).
God glorifying
three
directions
personal renewal world transforming

18. ‘Look up’. The ultimate purpose of the cosmos is to bring glory to God.
God allows us to enjoy this glory, and our primary goal is to see Him honoured (Rom
11:36, 1 Cor 10:31).
God glorifying
three
directions
personal renewal world transforming
‘Look inside’. We are called to be constantly renewing
ourselves, through repentance and faith. Standing still as a
follower of Jesus is impossible, he is always shaping and
changing us by his Spirit (2Cor 3:18).

19. ‘Look up’. The ultimate purpose of the cosmos is to bring glory to God.
God allows us to enjoy this glory, and our primary goal is to see Him honoured (Rom
11:36, 1 Cor 10:31).
God glorifying
three
directions
personal renewal world transforming
‘Look inside’. We are called to be constantly renewing ‘Look outwards’ Jesus sends his followers to make
ourselves, through repentance and faith. Standing still as a disciples of all nations. By proclaiming the gospel and
follower of Jesus is impossible, he is always shaping and transforming our society we are to love, serve and
changing us by his Spirit (2Cor 3:18). challenge the world around us (Mat 28:18-20, Gen 1:28).

20. Confessional Statement
http://www.thegospelcoalition.org/about/foundation-documents/confessional/

21. East Midlands

22. Derby

23. West Derby

24. Friar Gate

25. Statistics
Derby population: 237,000
Less than 1% in Bible teaching
churches

26. Age Range
West Derby Derby %
%
0-17 20 20
18-25 20 8
25-29 8 7
30-44 20 20
45-50 17 17

27. Living Status
21% Full time or part time students in local wards
West Derby % Derby %
Living Alone 27 16
Living Alone 18 15
Pensioner
Married No Kids 10 12
Married With Kids 12 16
Living Together No 7 5
Kids
Living Together 3 3
With Kids
Lone Parent With 5 7
Kids
Student 2 0.5

28. Religion
West Derby % Derby %
Claiming Christian 67 67
Muslim 0.8 4.5
Sikh 0.5 3
Hindu 0.6 0.6
No Religion 21 16
Not Stated 8 8

29. Diary

30. January

31. January
Start meeting as a
‘Core Team’

32. January
The team that meets week by
week to plan and pray through
the strategy for the church
plant.
Start meeting as a
‘Core Team’

33. February

34. February
February 27-8 Church
Plant Launch Weekend at
Duffield including gift day.

35. February
February 27-8 Church
Plant Launch Weekend at
Duffield including gift day.
Launch Christ Church
Derby website

36. April

37. April
Open meeting to gather
‘Launch Team’

38. April
The wider team not as
intensively involved in the
planning, but committed to the
launch of the church.
Open meeting to gather
‘Launch Team’

39. April
The wider team not as
intensively involved in the
planning, but committed to the
launch of the church.
Open meeting to gather
‘Launch Team’
Possible ‘Core Team’
weekend away

40. September

41. September
‘Practice’ launch

42. October

43. October
Launch! Start public
meeting

44. Q&A

45. Who is planting
the church?

46. Will it be an
Anglican church?

47. Are you aiming
to reach a
specific local
community?

48. Is it going to be a
church just for
young people?