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Building Connections with Churches All Over Australia

Thursday, 3 October 2024

I have now been in my role as National Church Relationships Manager for one year. I can’t believe how fast the year has gone; at the same time, it feels like I have been in this role forever. A large part of the reason why, is due to the kindness and care of our church partners.

Over the past twelve months, I have met with about 180 ministers and leaders. I have spoken about Global Mission Partners at about 16 churches, preaching at least once a month, sometimes twice. I have travelled so many kilometres—I don’t even know! I do know that I have driven all over Victoria, even six hours all the way up to Red Cliffs and Mildura on the border. I have flown to QLD, NSW, and SA and even got to visit Bribie Island!

Each church that I have visited has been uniquely different from the one before; however, there is something about our Church of Christ churches that makes them feel like home. I am so grateful to everyone who has invited me in, welcomed me like family and showered me with hospitality.

One of my favourite values of Global Mission Partners is that everything we do is Gospel-Centered, and our partnerships are focused on sharing the love of Christ through both word and deed.

I am so inspired by the missional heart of each church. From their long-term support of our COCOA Christmas Offering, to walking alongside of our International Church Partnerships. Our Australian Churches of Christ churches have a heart for those on the margins, and they are incredibly generous when it comes to mission. Both locally and overseas.

Global Mission Partners works hard to connect with faithful churches across Australia. My theme for this year has been ‘connection’. We want to build relationships, show our thanks and appreciation for your support, and highlight just how much can be done when we work together.

I have loved preaching at each of the churches, especially on connection and the verses found in John 15 about the vine and the branches. What a blessing it is to see God at work in the world, and a privilege to partner in that work together. When we abide in him, He produces such good fruit through us!

Thank you for sharing your stories and inspiring me to keep actively living out those verses. To love as He has loved me.

Thank you for your encouragement and partnership in mission. Twelve months later, I can’t believe how lucky I am to have this opportunity to share with so many churches. I can’t wait for the next twelve months!

Carly Cassidy, National Church Relationships Manager.



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