Who are we as a church? This is the answer of some of the churches in The Crowded House Network

Tim Chester's network of churches say:

The first thing to say about us is not what we do, but who we are because of what God has done for us through his Son and by his Spirit.

1. The family of God
Because God is our Father, we are the family of God. Our heavenly Father graciously accepts us and cares for us. We are united as brothers and sisters.

2. The light of God
Because Jesus is our Prophet, we are the light of God. God has illuminated us through Jesus and we witness to his liberating truth through our words and actions.

3. The heirs of God
Because Jesus is our Saviour, we are the heirs of God. Jesus has set us free from the condemnation our rebellion deserves through his death in our place. We have received the promise of a glorious inheritance, making us like refugees in this age.

4. The servants of God
Because Jesus is our King, we are the servants of God. We follow Christ’s example of sacrificial love, finding freedom and joy in serving God and others.

5. The temple of God
Because the Holy Spirit is God’s empowering presence, we are the temple of God. We are saints, people set apart for God, and the home in which God lives.