An annual highlight for the CCFS team is being able to meet and chat with many of our clients at the annual Summit in May. More than 450 people from over 85 churches throughout Victoria and Tasmania gathered at Berwick Church of Christ for the summit with the theme “Future Now”. Joining the CCFS team for the first time… Read more →
It was great to see firsthand the amazing work Hobart City Church is doing in their local community recently. Showing the love of Jesus by partnering with Thread Together to bring dignity & hope to Hobart’s most vulnerable. Simon Clemow, Senior Pastor of Hobart City Church says “historically, one third of new clothing goes from factory to landfill, whilst one… Read more →
In January 2020, almost two and a half years ago, the Western Australia Building Extension Mutual Fund and CCFS joined forces in a national initiative to provide an expanded range of financial services to churches and investors in WA. Western Australian churches and investors have shown strong support for the initiative with debentures and loans increasing 300% in that time.… Read more →
Emmanuel commenced in 2007 with a congregation of 30 gathering at Ringwood Church of Christ. Led by Pastor David Zam, the church of Falam Chin Christians, a minority ethnic group from the North-West of Burma, has grown to over 500 regular attendees. In June 2022 the church achieved a long-held goal of purchasing a property in Kilsyth South for development… Read more →
The Australian government via AUSTRAC has increased its requirements on organisations like CCFS to identify our borrowers and accountholders. This includes all account signatories as well as the officeholders of any organisation that has accounts with CCFS. The Identification rules are designed to help detect and report suspicious activity such as money laundering and terrorist financing. Historically, CCFS has met… Read more →
CCFS is pleased to announce an important enhancement to batch payment processing. Long-term and high volume users of the business banking module, that enables dual authorisers to approve payments, may have encountered difficulty processing new batches once their batch history has reached capacity. The new enhancement: Allows users to manage their batch payment history by deleting multiple old and no… Read more →
Here’s how you can increase your church’s missional impact… CCFS is currently funding over 45 church building projects and there are many more churches who will require funding over the next 2 years. We need your support! Invest with CCFS or consider shifting your bank accounts and support mission. CCFS is different to the bank you may be currently… Read more →
Prison Network (PN) is a non-profit organisation affiliated with Churches of Christ that has been providing support to women in Victorian prisons and their families for over 75 years. Amelia Pickering (pictured) was appointed CEO in 2020 to lead the ministry as it journeys with women in and beyond prison, providing the support and courage needed to navigate positive pathways… Read more →
The suburb of Bassendean is located approximately 11 kms east of Perth, not far from the airport. It is home to approximately 45,000 residents as well as the Bassendean Church of Christ or Basso church as the locals call it. After many years of prayer and planning, the Basso Church expansion is well underway. The project totalling $2.0m will create… Read more →
CCFS has partnered with Australia Post to improve the way CCFS customers are identified. New account-holders and account signatories can click on the link at the top of the CCFS home page to identify themselves. The current paper-based ID option is still available however, the new digital option provides a convenient, secure and quick alternative. Please contact the CCFS team… Read more →
