We are called to make Jesus famous in this area of St Ives and Penwith. Simply put "To know Christ and make Him known"

We are disciples(learners) actively discipling(teaching) one another, growing in the fulness of knowledge and experience of Christ. We are committed to bringing hope and healing to a hurting and dying world by sharing our experiences of Christ's healing and transforming power at work in our personal lives. We are determined to be, wherever we meet, a place of refreshment. (The name Elim means A Place of Refreshing)

	Short Term (and consistent) Vision (next 18 months)
	To provide a style of church which will attract a younger generation
	To be a type of service that the unchurched can enter, be welcomed, feel at home, and find answers to the questions they have about God
	To help members grow by being rooted in the Word of God
	To encourage members to live life with a different perspective because of Jesus' presence with us.
	To become a House of Prayer for the nation, actively soaking in Gods presence, hearing His plans and calling them into being, and doing our part to fulfil His plan
	To bring reconciliation of man to man, and man to God by proclaiming the gospel, and discipling (teaching) all to follow His ways
	To bring healing and freedom to all lifes hurts, hang ups and habits by providing a Christ centered Recovery Program
	Medium Term Vision (18-30 months)
	To be a church that encourages people to take up roles in the community.
	To see increased attendance, finance and resources to enable us to fulfil Gods work that He has called us to
	To increase the number of homegroups/service orientated groups to six. (Six groups of 12)
	To see members use their spiritual gifts to minister in the marketplace.
	To develop the leadership abilities and ministry opportunities for all at The Vine
	Long Term Vision (36 months and beyond)
	To build a Christian community which displays the love of Christ to the community of Penwith.
	To continue and grow the provision of food and support to those in need within Penwith, working with other churches.
	To provide Christ centred marriage and parenting courses to the wider church and public, promoting the importance of marriage and family life
	Updated January 2012