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.
Here’s to Better Days
Recently launching their social enterprise Better Days Cafe, Coast is finding a sweet spot that puts them in proximity to their community as well as getting them involved in responding to real needs.
Five Years of Community Playgroup – Forster Tuncurry Church of Christ
Founded in 2016 in partnership with The Salvation Army, Forster Tuncurry Church of Christ community playgroup began with just eight children and their parents.
Pilgrimage Wrap
This year, more than 40 pastors, chaplains and governance leaders attended the event from around NSW, enjoying not only sessions that covered organisational structure, restoration history, and safe ministry training but time for relational connection and mutual encouragement.
Winter Appeal – Resilience
NSW and the ACT have endured many challenges in recent years, with bushfires, drought, floods, plagues and COVID-19 impacting whole communities. Lives have been lost, properties destroyed, finances strained, and many small businesses have been forced to close.
One Bucket Challenge
embody’s new Network Developer Emily Wood takes part in the One Bucket Challenge on United Nations World Water Day.
Eldership
How can you bless your Elders? ACOM’s Stephen Parker explores how we can look after those in Eldership well.
Igniting the FUSE – Youth rally returns after long absence
Young people from Fresh Hope Youth communities all over the state gathered for a long-awaited FUSE rally at Restore Community Church in Castle Hill last Friday.
Marrickville Thanksgiving
A gathering of former community members of Marrickville Church of Christ, along with local leaders and friends has given thanks to God for its work and witness in the community over more than 110 years.
Lessons in Leadership: Resting from external pressures
How do you diffuse the feeling that you need to solve or fix everything as a leader? Colin White from MissionHeart, ACT, shares his learnings.
Ministering Mumma
Jordan Bromhead reflects on the lessons of “letting go” she is learning as she embraces her role as a mother.
Lived Empathy
By John Gilmore, Executive Officer, Global Mission Partners There is a connection between empathy and how we act. Empathy is the capacity to appreciate, value, and affirm the experience of another person. Feelings, reactions, and struggles are appreciated and, at some...
Uprising on the verge of going deeper
Pioneering a cohesive discipleship journey for the next generation.
Regional Connect – Northern NSW
A group of 17 pastors and elders gathered from around Northern NSW for the inaugural Regional Connect earlier this year. The 24-hour retreat offered a time of encouragement and connection. Hosted by Mark and Vicki Keogh and members of the Mission & Ministry team,...
A short history of Marrickville Church of Christ
Dennis Nutt reflects on a community marked by perseverance and the faithfulness of God.
Frontier
Pioneering has stepped into its second year of Frontier, an incubator for those who are seeking to be led by the Holy Spirit to push into new contexts outside the church.
The wisdom of years
Often hidden and rarely celebrated, our Elders play a vital, yet humble role in our worshipping communities.
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