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As we consider the ministry style of SU, 4 major themes
have been identified, each of which has a linked secondary
theme. The list below has the themes grouped in order ie
themes 1 to 4 and then the secondary list 5 to 8. The
secondary list is linked to the related major theme.
- Doing God's work and seeing results
Being SU is more about ministry than meetings. We understand
that it is God.s work and we see the need to connect with
God through the Bible and prayer if we are to work well - we
strive for excellence but not perfection.
- Sustained adaptability
We remain committed to the long haul and seeing God at work
over time. As we do this, we highly value time for reflection,
continually using processes to review and reflect. Both
individually and corporately, we read the winds of change and
then adapt accordingly.
- Being together; working in teams
A hallmark of SU is the use of ministering communities that
bring people together, to work together . people with a
variety of gifts.
- Structural support of people in ministry
The structures of SU are focused on supporting people in a
ministry to which they sense that they are called by God.
These structures provide a framework of connectedness with
history, with others of like mind and with leaders having a
servant heart.
- Being together; investing in people.s lives
We follow in the footsteps of Jesus in building purposeful
relationships that are aimed at developing the potential of
others - maybe even taking risks with some who are entrusted
with leadership. People get involved in SU, because they are
invited - by others who care and who see their potential.
- Discovery, exploration, challenge
We observe that being in SU brings personal growth for us and
others as we minister. We find regular opportunities to step
out, to be stretched and learn in a supportive environment.
This commitment to our own learning and development is matched
by SU and of course by God . we understand that He has not
finished with us.
- Being together; enjoying each other
We value friendships for their own sakes. These relationships
cross the boundaries of age, gender, church denomination and
are the 'glue' of SU.
- Having good fun
We sometimes describe ourselves as 'life affirming'. We believe
that alongside the serious, the sad and the struggles of life,
needs to sit a balance of fun and enjoyment. We stay involved
in the SU movement because we have a lot of good fun together
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