From the late sixties through the eighties, first hundreds and then over a thousand came to believe in Christ at Universities, military institutions, through churches and in community groups in eastern Australia. While others came to help from overseas the Australian Navigators became strong in sending with 28 people being sent out with the Navigators and about as many becoming pastors and missionaries. God energized the work among international students with many hundreds returning to Asia not only with a degree but also with a newfound faith and vision of helping people become followers of Christ. Programs and seminars in churches helped people in practical discipleship and how to help others, in some cases many churches experiencing the benefit.
This growth was not without it’s struggles; mistakes were made which took their toll. Some could not agree with new directions and their implications. However a new work among indigenous Australians and Pacific Islanders has emerged, the Military network grows and the opportunity among international students is as open as ever.
God hasn’t stopped being a creator and God is doing new things among us. The passion ‘to know Christ and make him Known’ remains and this energises our calling to see the gospel advance into the nations through generations of labourers living and Discipling among the lost.
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