Transforming Melbourne (archive site)
A Foundation of Prayer and Relationship across the church in Melbourne, Victoria
This contains information on the how and why transformation can occur in your city
Alice Springs Churches are asking the rest of the nation for prayerful support.
Every home in Alice Springs, including the Aboriginal Town Camps have been visited, to invite residents to the "Australia for Jesus" rally this week. Some 200 volunteers from all over the world have joined members of 11 Alice Springs Churches to talk to people at their doors about Christ and invite them to the rallies and to attend the Church of their childhood after the rallies.
Source: Crusade Organisers
In the Great Commission Jesus calls us to His mission to every person, and for us that at least means the 3.8 million people of our city. Existing research suggests less than 500,000 are actively part of any church. BUT it is not enough to try and get everyone to "come to Church". "Church" is a narrow culture, many will never join. The New Testament calls us to GO to the "ethna" (people groups), and witness to Jesus in their language and culture
HOW CHURCHES CAN REACH "PEOPLE OUTSIDE"
Training for churches to Break Out into the community Sat 14 Oct
("Here is a Resource that I have examined and highly recommend as suitable for Melbourne, practical and with on-going support" – Editor)
Christians need to get outside church buildings and culture – BUT HOW?
The Anglican "Church Army" are beginning Regional Forums to equip church leaders and members to explore "Fresh Expressions" of "church" and gain understanding, skills and tools as well as supportive relationships, coaching and accountability. Regional training forums will run for 12 months. Come to find out more at the
INTRO DAY: Sat. 14 Oct at Glen Waverley Anglican Church from 10am – 3pm. For $125.00 per team of five to experience a one-day regional forum. Facilitated learning session, talk to coaches and facilitators.
See the Regional Forums Brochure on www.churcharmy.com.au
TRY THE OTHER DROP DOWN MENU UNDER TRANSFORMING YOUR CITY IN THE MEANTIME