Vive Café has experienced significant growth since opening its doors one year ago – serving 30 meals in an evening at the beginning, to upwards of 120 now! Vive Café provides a wholesome community meal, prepared by the community for the community. Vive Café seeks to break down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ barriers – and… Continue reading →

Although Saia Vea would not see himself as a ‘pioneering church planter’, Adventist leader in Western Australia, Glenn Townend, has recently spent a weekend with him in remote Newman – and witnessed some dynamic things happening. There are now three Adventist church groups meeting each weekend. On Friday night, a group of Tongans meet for… Continue reading →

What qualities do you think Jesus would look for in a gathering (church) to be able to call it ‘my church’ (Matt 16:18)? The Gospel writers only record Jesus using the word ‘church’ twice. Clearly, church does not exist for itself – but for God’s mission and to cultivate kingdom values. The Revive church plant… Continue reading →

On Christmas Day the Melton Adventist Church plant brightened the lives of 21 residents from their community who have been doing it tough – and made it one of the best Christmas days for the 15 helpers involved. “People came alone, but no one was lonely,” says Pam Paterson, one of organizers. “”Everyone was relaxed…. Continue reading →

The pastor of the Geelong Adventist Church (Australia), John O’Malley, is supporting members who are planting a new church in the suburb of Norlane. Just a month ago the core team of 10 began a simple Bible discussion, meeting in a Hungarian church hall on Saturdays from 2.30 to 4.00 pm. On their third weekend… Continue reading →

“72 people, 26 ‘seekers’, an unforgettable morning and afternoon, $600+ for our church budget, a legendary lunch! Praise God!” writes Darius Ignasiak – reporting on the first public worship service of a new Adventist church plant in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. While as yet a name has not been chosen, Care Groups are meeting… Continue reading →

Heritage Community Fellowship is a very new church plant (on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia) growing from the vision of the Heritage College chaplain – Faye Stothers; teachers and members; and strongly supported by the college principal, Stuart Barons, and area pastor, David Butcher. But two things stand out – first, it is very creative; and second,… Continue reading →

Floyd and Sally have been visiting Melbourne (Australia) sharing practical ideas on planting a movement of churches. Dave Lawton is putting up a series of posts – with the first being 5 Steps to Plant a Church. 

Are you church shopping (or hopping) – going to a different place each week? What could it mean to "be church" and commit to one fellowship or community? Or, is it time to get some friends together to start something new and creative – so you can share your faith with your friends who don't know Jesus? Check… Continue reading →

Mosaic is constantly seeking new ways to connect with the people of Banja Luka (Bosnia i Herzegovina). “At the moment, there are about 80 people coming to our language courses in our cultural centre plus the people from the computer courses,” reports a team member. “People also visit our internet club and rent books and DVDs… Continue reading →