Christ First Watford is a church that is focused on following Jesus and transforming lives. They believe that Jesus should be put first in every aspect of life, demonstrating that He is more important than anything else. This belief guides their mission, which is to see the good news of Jesus Christ transforming lives and building a community that welcomes everyone. They strive to create an environment where people can hear the practical and life-changing message of Jesus in an accessible way.

Christ First is part of the New Ground family of churches, led by Dave Holden, which aims to plant churches across the world and transform communities with the love of Jesus. New Ground is also affiliated with Newfrontiers, a global family of over 1,500 churches in more than 80 nations.

As they follow the mission of Jesus, Christ First holds to eight core values. They believe in an eternal God who exists in three persons, the love and sovereignty of God, the authority of the Bible, the dignity of all people, the sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus, salvation by grace through faith, the work of the Holy Spirit, the role of the Church, and the return of Jesus.

Leadership is an essential aspect of the church, and Christ First has an eldership team as well as Explore Group leaders who guide and govern the affairs of the church. They also emphasize the importance of church membership, where individuals can be known, cared for, encouraged, and equipped to effectively follow Jesus.

Christ First encourages their members to generously give their time, resources, and money to support the mission of the church. They provide various ways to give, including on Sunday mornings or setting up a direct debit. They also have a members area where church members can access important information such as their serving teams and Explore Group details.

Located in Watford, Christ First welcomes anyone who is seeking to explore their faith and be a part of a supportive community. They strive to make Jesus the center of everything they do and to share His transformative power with the world around them.