A community to which you can belong. A church you can call home.
CITYLIFE IS ONE CHURCH WHICH MEETS IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS AND COMMUNITIES. WE LOVE GOD AND WE LOVE PEOPLE. WE BELIEVE THAT JESUS CAN AND DOES TRANSFORM LIVES.
What we
believe
believe
Our Statement of Faith That Unite Us and Shape Our Mission
Our core values
Seven values that shape how we live, love and serve together.
01
Jesus-Centred
We centre our lives on Jesus - His gospel story shapes who we are, how we live, and what we do.
1 Corinthians 15:1-5
1 Corinthians 15:1-5
02
Spirit-Filled
We are empowered by the Spirit of God – His presence transforms us, His gifts enable us and His Word guides us.
Ephesians 4:18-20 · Acts 1:8 · Acts 2:4 · 1 Corinthians 12:4, 31 · Galatians 5:16-25 · Psalm 119:105
03
Welcoming
We are one church in many places - every generation, culture and person is welcomed, valued and invited to contribute.
Galatians 3:26-29 · John 17:21-23
04
Life-Sharing
We build loving, authentic and life-giving relationships together in community.
John 13:34-35 · John 10:10 · 1 John 3:16
05
Disciple-Making
We grow into the likeness of Christ – applying God's Word and following His ways as disciples who make disciples.
Matthew 28:19-20 · John 8:31-32
06
Hope-Bringing
We share the hope we have in Jesus with compassion and care – putting love into action.
1 Peter 3:15 · Colossians 1:23 · Jeremiah 29:4-14 · Luke 19:8-10 · Matthew 22:29
07
Multiplying
We are on mission – sending disciples and multiplying ministries and congregations to expand His Kingdom near and far.
Genesis 1:28 · Matthew 28:19-20 · Acts 1:8
Mission
Our mission is to raise up fervent followers of Jesus Christ who will reach out and impact communities, cities and nations for the kingdom of God.
Vision
We see CityLife Church as a Spirit-filled movement where each person is becoming fully alive in Christ so that every city overflows with kingdom life.
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Board of Elders
The role of the Board of Elders is to be the primary governance group of the church, responsible for providing spiritual oversight and ensuring the ongoing health and growth of the church and its ministries.
Multisite Leadership Team
CityLife Church is one church in many locations headed by a multisite leadership structure, positioning us for church growth and multiplication.
Our History
CityLife Church (CityLife), formerly Waverley Christian Fellowship, originated with a small group of people meeting together to learn about God. From this beginning in 1967, the church has grown and become home to thousands of Christians from a variety of backgrounds, age groups and cultures.
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We recognise the sovereignty and Lordship of the one true God, revealed through His Son the Lord Jesus Christ, and acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land where we work and live, the Kulin Nation, and pay our respects to Elders past and present.