In 1996, a consultation took place concerning the future direction of the Baptist Union of Great Britain. One of the results was a special Task Group set up to reflect on what it means for Baptists to be a Christ-centred.

The resulting document - Five Core Values for a Gospel People - identified key values that should guide our living:

A Prophetic Community
An Inclusive Community
A Sacrificial Community
A Missionary Community
A Worshipping Community