Stories
We overcome by the blood of the lamb and the power of our testimony (Rev 12:11). We pray that our stories of transformation will encourage and energise you in your transformation journey with Christ; individually and in your spheres of influence.
Gifts of beauty for the hurting
Life in a nursing home is not what John Parker expected at the age of 67. But his spirits were lifted when Rachel Thomas, Associate Chaplain at Clelland Lodge in North Nowra, presented him with an exquisite quilt, handmade by a local resident.
“The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor’s Heart” by Harold L. Senkbeil
“Pastors care for a soul in the way a doctor cares for a body” – that’s the central premise of this book.
Front row seats in a miracle
From giving out surplus food to friends in need from a car boot two years ago, God has grown the ThriveCru ministry at Live Connection Church to now be feeding nearly 1000 people a week.
The emotional toll of leadership in a pandemic
Leading people through months of ongoing uncertainty and instability, while experiencing that instability yourself, is no small challenge.
Online learning opportunities offered to wider audience
Exponential growth in online learning due to COVID-19 restrictions has expanded ACOM’s student engagement in the digital space over the past few months.
Introducing Karina Kreminski: Collective 2020 Keynote Speaker
Karina Kreminski is one of those people you could sit and learn from for hours, coming away with an overflowing notebook and a mind brimming with possibilities.
Let’s Talk?
An invitation to engage in the journey towards September’s Special Meeting.
Physical distancing no barrier to God
Despite concerns around COVID-19 this year, physical-distancing restrictions were no barrier to God at the annual Uprising and Winter School events.
PPE Olympics a winner at residential care sites
Fresh Hope Care takes COVID safety to a new level.
My story of baptism at a women’s correctional centre
About a month before I was baptised, I started asking my chaplain questions about faith.
Fresh Hope Engage Winter Appeal 2020
Help Fresh Hope churches and ministries continue to support those suffering the effects of isolation this winter.
Keynote speakers announced for Fulcrum: Collective 2020
Alan Hirsch, Doug Paul and Karina Kreminski have been announced as the keynote speakers for this year’s Fresh Hope Collective, addressing the theme ‘Fulcrum’.
Special Meeting Q&A goes live
Ahead of the Special Meeting on September 24th, Conference has released two videos to help inform church leaders concerning the background to the proposed changes in the Constitution.
Safe Water September Challenge
Embody is aiming to raise $150,000 through Safe Water September to continue the work of our global partners in vulnerable communities.
Talking 100 Years – URBAN MISSION & REGIONAL RENEWAL
Fresh Hope has five strategic themes emerging from our ethos within a 100-year horizon framework. One of these themes is ‘Urban Mission and Regional Renewal’. The primary objective is: To partner with our affiliated entities and agencies across NSW and the ACT to acquire, develop or re-develop facilities for local mission and ministry.
Fresh Hope Collective 2020
Registrations for this year’s Collective gathering have now opened. This year’s “hybrid” event will incorporate both face-to-face and online streaming sessions, to comply with COVID-19 restrictions.
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