Melbourne Indigenous Church

3 wonderful, packed days of training for Indigenous Youth Chaplaincy were just held at Etihad Stadium.  Several senior Indigenous leaders and mentors came from all over Australia along with many in their early 20′s. Together we listened, shared and learned what Chaplaincy is, and dreamed about what it could become. Read the full story here.

We were overjoyed to see so many young, educated, healthy WHITE PEOPLE at this significant event as we walked in the door. No doubt Shane Claiborne drew the crowd with his engaging communication style. It was a well organised event and an important time to share issues of the marginalised and begin or I should say … Continue reading »

American black preacher, Tom Skinner, was once asked how he was getting on in the fight for equality, identity and dignity. Here is a part of Tom Skinner’s reply:“For the first time in my life, my friend, I have dignity. I don’t have to fight for it. I am, present tense, a son of God. … Continue reading »

Thinking on how God’s WORD is being seen in the Indigenous world these days, I wrote this….. The WORD of God – Is a living spiritual book. It looks into your soul, it becomes alive when your spiritual eyes have been opened. When you read its pages it directs you to things in your life, it reads … Continue reading »

I wrote the following in response to a few questions raised recently in a discussion on the need to be proactive in support of Indigenous people in a ministry sense. It’s a bit tongue in cheek so I hope you enjoy it. HERE ARE THE QUESTIONS Is involvement in Indigenous Ministries a requirement? Why are indigenous people … Continue reading »

Visitors are always welcome here. Especially when they share what God has done and is doing in their lives! Brothers Goma, and Max Conlan did just that when they came to our church service this week and encouraged us all as they told us about their church ministry in Brisbane and their support of Indigenous … Continue reading »

Another exciting opportunity presented itself to share the 5 Core essentials for LIVING FULLNESS program. I should say 3 exciting opportunities. One with the kind people of CONCERN Australia who are involved helping the young and marginalised through their vital ministry. Another with a group of 35 Teenagers/Young adults who are studying with the “YEAR in the SON” program, … Continue reading »

“What?” “This is the national training for TEAR Australia.!!” “If i had known that I might have been too busy to come”..I said. Glad I did come though. Somehow I had been invited to share and was given a topic. God, faith and football… Hmm!  I can’t claim being any kind of expert on any … Continue reading »

We had a wonderful couple of days delivering the 5 Core essentials for LIVING FULLNESS program in a caravan park at Kuranda near Cairns. There were about a dozen of us altogether and the Indigenous Christian leaders from Cairns, Mareeba, Mossman, Normanton etc. seemed to all be enjoying the life lessons and gospel tools we … Continue reading »

Prayers answered – The Lord has sent more workers into the harvest. Ps. Dennis Taylor has taken a Pastoral role at the Thornbury AEC, which is our sister church. It has been a blessing to have Dennis and Valda here in Melbourne to serve the Lord among the Indigenous community. They come from Perth where … Continue reading »

Despite struggling with chronic back pain from a car accident last year, Francine has continued with her part time work as an Indigenous community health worker. This has provided our main income this year and been a great way to connect with Koorie people. This year she has had a Cortizone injection which helped a … Continue reading »

So far this season we have held a GAMES NIGHT for the players and 7 players came which made it a great and very competitive night with the 25 of us in total. Very Ultra competitive! Pool, Table tennis and darts. Good fun and good feedback. We also had a dinner and had a great … Continue reading »

Harley Hayward from Perth visited us and shared in ministry when we had our churches first baptism. Hoping he will be back soon for more!

I am rarely so excited about a new ministry opportunity as this one. I had the opportunity to speak at the West Broken Hill Footy club’s 1st ever Season commencement church service. Their first in their 111 year history, Some of the players who came were first time church goers so I consider it a … Continue reading »

Francine’s cousin, Wassie, has 2 dogs that love the water. There are no sheep there so at least they get to round up something I guess!!  I don’t know who took the video but we saw it on channel 7 and thought you might like to see it. It’s at a popular swimming beach so … Continue reading »