Training leaders and partnering with churches Church communities spread across the islands of Vanuatu, and many of them are difficult to access. Transport between islands is often limited to small boats or expensive and irregular flights. That’s why local church…
Training leaders for resilience in ministry The ministry in Papua New Guinea faces difficulties. Still, the dedication and resilience of the community and its pastors continue to positively impact people’s lives in the regions in which they work. What is…
Supporting Bible college students in remote places Global Mission Partners is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of local pastors in Papua New Guinea. We ensure that these pastors—and the students training for ministry—are well-prepared to meet the challenges…
Safeguarding and empowering women, children and people with disabilities Surveys and research conducted by our partner the Conference of Churches of Christ in Vanuatu show that communities in Vanuatu are affected by high rates of domestic and family violence, drug…
Responding to climate change and building stronger communities Surveys and research conducted by our partner the Conference of Churches of Christ in Vanuatu show a need for communities to be better prepared for disasters, with a focus on the impacts…
Pioneering new Indigenous initiatives What is the Ministry Innovation program? The Ministry Innovation Program supports our Indigenous church and ministry partners in designing and pioneering new and innovative, locally initiated and led projects and programs. It offers financial and advisory…
Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians coming together Reconciliation in Australia requires coming together ‘around the fire’. Providing opportunities for our Indigenous partners to share their culture with non-Indigenous Australians. To explore relationships between Indigenous and non-indigenous people and communities to work…
Pathways into leadership For many young Indigenous Australians, it’s exciting when they begin their faith journey and seek to know and serve God. To keep this fire burning, they need role models and opportunities to learn what Indigenous leadership looks…
Many years ago, a small Church on the Northern Beaches in Sydney asked me to help advise them on their mission support and programs.
I was fortunate enough to visit one of our incredible NSW church partners in March. Hurstville Church of Christ is located in the centre of the fast-growing suburb of Hurstville, as is their heart for local mission. It was such…