About Us
This is who we are and what we believe
who we are
Church is much more than only attending a Sunday meeting. It is about connecting with other people, growing in your faith and building a strong foundation for your families. At the Deo Church Family, people can easily disappear in the crowd, and therefore we are a Church of small groups. We call it DeoCircles. We have many DeoCircle meetings throughout Newcastle and our DeoCircle Facilitators and members are eager to meet you and get to know you better.
We want to see every person in Newcastle and the surrounding areas believe in Jesus Christ, belong to a family, become a disciple, and be a builder of His Kingdom. We want to Demonstrate, Duplicate and Develop Christ-like communities around the world.
Purpose
Values
We believe that values are what drive a vision, and therefore we have identified some core values so that people can understand exactly who we are:
We Value
Missions
Being the hands and feet of Jesus, is a core value at Deo Church. We are passionate about spreading the light of Jesus in a dark world by actively engaging in missions, locally and globally. Our commitment is to serve others generously by creating a platform for all to minister from. We believe that the light which shines the furthest, shines the brightest at home. Through our actions and outreach efforts, we desire to make disciples of All Nations.
We Value
GROWTH
Healthy growth in spirit, soul and body is a paramount value at Deo Church. By acknowledging that everything in God’s creation is created with the ultimate potential and purpose to grow in a healthy manner, we prioritize the full development of our partners. We encourage individual and community growth through various spiritual disciplines, building healthy friendships and serving faithfully.
We Value
PEOPLE
Authentic relationships between real people are a fundamental value at Deo Church. We believe circles are always better than rows. True transformation always happens in smaller settings, rather than big groups. In a world often marked by superficial interactions, we prioritise authenticity, vulnerability and meaningful connections. We aim to create an environment where people can truly be themselves, build lasting friendships and support each other on their faith journeys.
We Value
WORSHIP
At Deo Church, we hold the core value of Worship in spirit and truth. This value emphasises our commitment to authentic and heartfelt worship in a manner that pleases God, not man. We believe that true worship involves not only the outward expression of praise but also a genuine, sincere connection with Holy Spirit and an unwavering commitment to obeying.
We Value
TRUTH
Learning and living according to God’s truth in the Word, is a foundational value at Deo Church. We are committed to studying and understanding the teachings of the Bible, which we believe to be the ultimate source of divine truth. Through continuous learning, reflection and prayer, we seek to align our lives with God’s Word, allowing it to guide our beliefs, values and actions. This value underscores our dedication to living a life that reflects the principles and wisdom found in Scripture.
Confession of Faith
The faith of our church is based on the following:
- WE BELIEVE in God eternal, triune, almighty creator, sustainer and ruler of all creation.
- WE BELIEVE in God the Father, the author of creation and salvation.
- WE BELIEVE in Jesus Christ the only Son of God the Father, true God who for the sake of humanity and its salvation, descended from heaven and became flesh; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was born by the virgin Mary; who lived on earth and was crucified, died and was buried, who rose from the dead and ascended to heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father.
- WE BELIEVE in the Holy Spirit, true God proceeding from the Father and the Son, who convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgement and leads in all truth.
- WE BELIEVE that the Bible is the word of God, written by men as the Holy Spirit inspired them. We believe that it authoritatively proclaims the will of God and teaches us all that is necessary for salvation.
- WE BELIEVE that all human beings are created in the image of God; due to their sinful rebellion, this image is marred, that all have sinned before God and it is the will of God that all people should receive salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
- WE BELIEVE in the baptism in the Holy Spirit with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues as promised to all believers. We believe in the manifestation of the gifts and fruit of the Spirit in the life of a Christian. We believe that a Christian should be a disciple of Jesus Christ living a consecrated and holy life.
- WE BELIEVE that Jesus Christ is the Head of the Church which is constituted by the Holy Spirit and consists of born again believers. The Church is responsible for the proclamation and demonstration of the gospel and God’s will to all people. As a charismatic community, they fellowship with and edify one another.
- WE BELIEVE that the believer’s baptism, by immersion and the Lord’s Supper is instituted by Jesus Christ to be observed by the Church.
- WE BELIEVE that at the time appointed by God, Jesus Christ will come to take away his Church.
- WE BELIEVE in a day of judgement when Jesus Christ will judge the living and the dead. We believe in the resurrection of the body and eternal life for the righteous and eternal punishment for the wicked. We believe in the new heaven and the new earth where God will reign in glory.
- To glorify God.
- To proclaim the Kingdom of God by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit.ophets
- To minister to the needs of the total person.
- To develop, equip and release believers into ministry.
- To extend the influence of the church beyond its boundaries and abroad.
- To promote the fellowship of the believers and to network ministries.
The church acknowledges the following ministries:
The equipping ministries according to Ephesians 4:1-14
- Apostles
- Prophets
- Evangelist
- Shepherds
- Teachers