Rock Solid in our context is not a church at present, we do not intend it to be a church with pews, vicars, liturgy. We will not force or encourage any young person or adult who we meet through this group to attend a local church.
We are a mixed group, with adults who are believers in Christ and who passionately want to share this passion. The young people come from a variety of backgrounds, some go to a traditional/inherited church, some may enjoy this some may find this doesn't inspire them, some have no experience of church. The different groups come together, not knowing where each stands but all hear messages about values we believe God teaches us, we aim to have fun, God's message is about living life to the full, we do this through games, chatting, building friendships and discussing issues or values and faith.
We hope though this they may seek to learn more for God, and hope that this will take a form of church, not changing entirely how we express ourselves but leading people to know God for themselves, yet always being open to those young people who do not yet know God.
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Assuming Rock Solid continues to grow and develop as a fellowship of believers, gaining more people and empowering those from the fellowship to take on positions of leadership etc, what is your hope for how this growth (both numerically and spiritually) will be percieved by those outside the group? What signs of 'success' will people see? What values will you be projecting through your lifestyles that presumably will change as you all grow in faith? E.g. will you all start buying fairtrade clothing? Growing your own organic food together? Campaigning against injustice? Basically, how will your neighbour know they are loved?
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