Current Church Development

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Door of Hope lives up to its name

Always great to catch up with Andrew Fair (Chair), pictured alongside Stuart Campbell (CCFS), Troy Roberts (COO) and Anne-Maree Harback (CFO) at Door of Hope Christian Church in Launceston. They are a church that never stands still. Always looking for new ways to add value to their community. In addition to a gym, cafe, medical suites, conference centre and early… Read more →

110 years of God’s faithfulness at Basso

Basso church has been part of the Bassendean community since 1913, when their original timber chapel was erected in one day. 110 years later, on Sunday 12th February, Basso held the official opening of their new auditorium. Celebrating the opening was Les Butcher (pictured), pointing to a photo of the congregation and himself as a baby in about 1940. Les… Read more →

A renewed vision for Gawler

Scott Combridge has ministered at Hewett Community Church/Gawler Church of Christ for the past 13 years. The church is still considered a pioneering congregation, partnering with the Hewett Council to manage a dedicated function and community centre. A partnership of this type wasn’t unusual. The church had previously partnered with the Hewett Council and Education Department in South Australia, establishing… Read more →

A new landmark emerges in Devonport

Devonport Church of Christ is located at the intersection of Steele and William Streets Devonport. Located opposite a KFC and Hungry Jacks it is one of the busiest intersections in the city.  Senior Minister Blake Moore (pictured) and the team have worked tirelessly through three years of planning and stewardship and a further year of construction to ensure the development… Read more →

Rosebud Early Learning Centre ready to launch in 2021

Rosebud Early Learning is a new and unique mission enterprise operated by Churches of Christ Community Childcare for Mission Ltd (C4M), a company set up to partner with Church of Christ churches to build and operate child care centres for community mission. The Rosebud centre has capacity for 92 children and is expected to open in early 2021 following strong expressions of… Read more →

Celebrate Messiah Development Nears Completion

Despite the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, excitement is building at Celebrate Messiah and Beit Ha Mashiach as construction enters its final stage. The building known as the Caulfield Messianic Centre is located in Caulfield Victoria, the largest Jewish community in Australia. It is the first custom built Messianic Centre is in the southern hemisphere and will contain a Messianic… Read more →

Warnbro Redevelopment Nears Completion

Warnbro Community Church is located approximately 55kms south of Perth was established in 1991. Under the leadership of Pastor Ryan Laden, the church has outgrown the original facilities and in 2018 commenced a significant redevelopment of these facilities to better meet its future needs. Pastor Ryan has drawn on his previous family company experience in church construction to project manage… Read more →

Door of Hope Prepares for the Future

Door of Hope, based in Launceston, Tasmania, is more than a church. It’s a local landmark. The church purchased the former Coats Paton Woollen Mill (40,000m2 under roof) in 2001 and commenced construction of a large auditorium, small auditorium, foyer, and office areas during 2003. The church relocated from its former site and commenced services in November 2003. Since that… Read more →

New Ministry Centre for Horsham Church of Christ

Construction of a new ministry centre for Horsham Church of Christ is progressing quickly and expected to be completed by January 2018. 16 years in the making, church Elder and project manager Ivan Sherriff said, “We got serious about a new building in 2001 and bought the property in River Road in 2011 or 2012,”. The new ministry centre has… Read more →

Point Cook development taking shape

An exciting new and strategic church development is emerging in Point Cook, west of Melbourne. Initiated by Cross Culture almost four years ago, supported by CCVT’s GAP (Grow A Plant) program and financed by CCFS, the establishment of this church facility is a bold step in CCVT’s desire to create a “community of hope and compassion” in what is Australia’s… Read more →