Helping Each Other

In our movement within the state we have people who have a wealth of knowledge and much intellectual property who are prepared to assist others. On this page you will find a list of people and programs who have been enlisted assist the growth and health of the church. You will hear from some of them and you are able to contact all of them.

Every church and every pastor not on this page is also encouraged to reach out and provide assistance and support to fellow ministers and churches. Together we can continue to grow in health and fulfill the mandate of reaching Victorians with the good news.

Regions and Districts

“The larger we become the smaller we must become.

Our regional and district teams are the foundation of building great relationships with our pastors and churches all across the state. Made of key leaders from both the city and country, these men and women are actively building the fellowship, implementing vision and supporting every pastor to see their church and district flourish.”

State Vice President: Ps David Doery

Coordinator, Regional Structures

Church: Bridge Church

PO Box 11

RICHMOND VIC 3121

Tel: (03) 8420 0900

Email: naomi.ainge@bridgechurch.org.au

See the Regions & Districts section of this site for more information

Church Health

It is our aim to not simply have more Churches but to have more healthy Churches that can achieve what they were birthed for; to reach more people and to take them on a journey of growing and staying in the faith.

There are a number of resources available to help churches to grow in, or regain health. These resources can be found on the Church Health page here.
State Church Growth Director: Ps Ian Kruithoff

ACC International State Missions Representative

State ACC Disaster Relief Coordinator

P.O. Box 518

Frankston Vic 3199

Tel: 0412 778 220

Email: ian.kruithoff@accvic.com.au

See the Planting & Health section of this site for more information

Country Churches

Churches and pastors in the country have their own unique challenges and opportunities. The state is not a city-centric movement and recognises these unique challenges and opportunities. Therefore, Ps Ron Mallon, one of our well-credentialed country pastors, and a member of the state executive, has been asked to represent our country churches. Feel free to contact Ron for assistance that is pertinent to country churches.

Country Churches Representative: Ps Ron Mallon

Church: Generations Church

P.O. Box 216

Tatura Vic 3616

Tel: (03) 5824 3240

Email: ron@generations.org.au

Over 65′s

Many of our active and retired pastors are over 65 years of age and the state has appointed Ps Ian Fenn to engage with this group of ministers in order to support and encourage them in the unique challenges that they face. Challenges such as, retirement, failing health, ministry transition and changing times. Ps Ian has had many years of experience as a senior minister, church planter, and state executive member.

Over 65′s Coordinator: Ps Ian (and Noelle) Fenn

P.O. Box 6117

West Footscray Vic 3012

Tel: 0413 314 932

Email: ianfenn@hotmail.com

Multi-National Pastors and Churches

Over 40% of our metropolitan churches are wholly one ethnicity or have a service that is non-English-speaking. More and more ministers are coming from other countries and are feeling called to reach their people here in Victoria. People from other cultures commencing a church in Victoria have unique opportunities, but face specific challenges.

Ps Lucky Kanagasabai, who pastors Christian Life Assembly, leads a group of multi-national pastors whose role it is to liaise with and support other pastors and churches who minister to specific nationalities.

Multi-National Pastors Team Leader: Ps Lucky Kangasabai

374-378 Blackburn Rd

Glen Waverley Vic 3150

Tel: 0412 250 515

Email: lucky.kanagasabai@christianlifeaog.net

Management and Board Workshops

Healthy churches require healthy governance. ACC Victoria runs several workshops each year designed to equip boards and committees of management to conduct the fiduciary and financial requirements of their incorporations and / or companies. This is a matter of legal compliance and moral obligation as well as looking after the welfare of people.

Healthy church government and church governance produces healthy churches and less-stressed pastors. It also produces confidence in church members and credibility within community. Ps Mark Bates, the state secretary / treasurer coordinates a team of knowledgeable and experienced people who conduct these workshops. Be on the look-out as these workshops will be advertised throughout the year.

Secretary & Treasurer: Ps Mark Bates

Church Management Training Coordinator

41 Lance Road

Sunshine North Vic 3020

Tel: (03) 9240 6070

Mob: 0409 941 463

Email: mark.bates@accvic.com.au

Mentoring Program

Ministry is a matter of character and competence capacity. Our state mentoring program seeks to assist our pastors in developing themselves in their character capacity. This is a year-long program of reading and interaction designed to foster personal growth and development. It has a limited annual intake by invitation and has a cost component.

Senior ministers in our state make their time available and books, tapes and articles from around the world are used in this process. Every year, regional leaders work with Ps Graham Shand to evaluate the people who would best benefit from this program.

Pastors Graham and Julie are a couple who have built a healthy, growing church and have the academic and experiential qualifications, heart and mindset to help other pastors in their personal development. Ministers are free to express their interest in the program, however final acceptance into the program is made by a formal evaluation committee.

Graham and Julie Shand

Mentoring Coordinator: Ps Graham and Julie Shand

L.P.O. Box 12 Webb St

Narre Warren Vic 3805

Tel: (03) 9799 9911

Email: gshand@caseylife.com

Young Guns

Our Young Guns day is coordinated by Ps Phil McCourt and provides young people in our state who feel a call to ministry an opportunity to come together to hear from selected speakers, meet state executive members, and build connections with each other.
Ps Phil McCourt