New Direction (Ch-Ch) Charitable Trust

NDCT was set up in 2000 to facilitate the purchase of a building for the operation of a church organisation, then called Queenspark Drive Christian Centre. NDCT is now an umbrella organisation for the operation of ESCC, following the purchase of a property in Emmett Street, Shirley, Christchurch. The Trustees of NDCT and leaders of ESCC feel called by God to minister in the Emmett Street community and surrounding area: o To show the love of God to the people of the community by - Being welcoming, friendly and non-judgmental - Providing social activities & services - Inviting them to take part in church activities where appropriate - Providing practical help - Praying for their needs - Liaising & working together with similar organisations ministering in the area. o To conduct services of worship & other activities to: - Help & encourage our members to have a closer relationship with God - Educate children and young people about the Bible, its principles & Christian living