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.
How a Goat Gives Kids a Brighter Future
Your Gift of a Goat can give a bright future, full of hope, to vulnerable children in Marial Baai.
Book Review: Being The Bad Guys: How to Live for Jesus in a World That Says You Shouldn’t By Stephen McAlipine
“This book is a wake-up call for Christians in Australia.” Read Tanwin Tanoto’s latest review on Stephen McAlpine’s book.
Frontline Workers
We asked some of the frontline workers from across our movement to reflect on the impact of this season on their work. We are so grateful to the paramedics, nurses, doctors, and chaplains who offer their service in this challenging season and in particular those who offer it as a response to Jesus’ love in their own lives.
3 Tools for The Dad life
What do we do as men, partners, husbands, fathers do when our heads get out of sorts? Escape it? Numb it? Ignore it? Easy to do, ey!? Or is there a more resourceful way forward? I’d like to think so, even though I often get it wrong.
David Walter Mansell – A Fruitful Life
David Mansell, a key Churches of Christ figure in NSW and Queensland, passed away in September 2021.
Family of four from Northside Church move to Madagascar
Obedience at the heart of missionary service for Brendan and Shannon.
We are shaken but what is unshakeable will remain
“The pandemic has shaken people – turned their lives upside down and unsettled them and their families in new and deeper ways.” Andrew Moreton, GP and elder at Dubbo Church of Christ shares the journey of being sustained through the COVID-19 pandemic.
Burwood Church of Christ passes the baton of 99 years of ministry to The Chapel Burwood
The 99-year legacy of Burwood Church of Christ’s (BCOC) local multicultural ministry is carrying on through The Chapel Sydney’s Burwood plant this year.
Registrations open today for a reshaped Collective 2021
An invitation for Fresh Hope leaders to come ‘Together at the Table’ to discuss and unearth our movement’s DNA together is at the heart of Collective 2021. Our online Collective gathering on the 5 November will launch the 12-month conversational process and will continue with regionally focused gatherings in the first half of 2022.
COVID-19 and the next generation: An interview with Ashley Fell from McCrindle Research
For our future generations, this historical moment hasn’t just been something to live through; it’s been something that will define their coming of age. For the emerging generations, this will define their worldview, culture, lifestyle and engagement with the gospel unlike any other generation.
Mission and Ministry Grants are open!
The next round of Mission & Ministry Grants are now open to churches in the Fresh Hope network for projects up to $10,000.
A flowing river: The story of Redhill Church
“God calls people out, He brings people in, and He raises people up. We’d rather be a flowing river than a pond; that is who God has called us to be.”
Care packages bring tears of gratitude to frontline health workers
Blessing local medical teams that are sacrificing and serving our communities.
Lockdown Connection
Church is scattered. How do we help the church community sense their connection to one another?
“Bricks and mortar aren’t what the Kingdom is about.” PCOC leave Stafford Street for new horizons
Penrith Church of Christ (PCOC) has parted ways with their premises of 65 years at Stafford Street to bravely walk into unchartered territory.
Old made new
Photo: Despite the challenges of COVID-19 Hurstville Church of Christ continues to be creative in being present and connected to their neighbourhood. By Naomi Giles What can an old church with a small membership base, surrounded by a diverse and rapidly changing...
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