who we are
OUR VISION
Our core identity.
WE LOVE JESUS.
At Port and Warrawong Anglican Church, we love Jesus. Our love for Jesus unites us and shapes everything we do. We love Jesus because of who he is and what he has done for us. He gave his life so that we maybe forgiven and brought near to the father. He rose from the dead to give us new life and a future. This foundational love flows out into a variety of activities. We call these activities our core priorities.
our core priorities.
WE LOVE THE LOST.
Jesus came into the world to seek and save the lost. His death and resurrection mean that everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved. This happens at the local level as we share the gospel with our neighbors, and at the global level, as we send and support missionaries. We are not ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for salvation.
WE LOVE ONE ANOTHER.
Jesus has brought us into the love of the Father. For that reason, he commands and empowers us to love one another. This involves listening to one another, praying for one another, forgiving one another, speaking the truth to one another and serving one another in practical ways.
WE LOVE TO LEARN.
We can not love and follow Jesus unless we have learned what he wants. We learn this from the bible. We learn from the bible at our all-in gatherings, in Growth Groups mid-week (6-8 people) and work personally with people to help them put what they learn into practice.
WHO IS JESUS
In the Old Testament, God promised to rule and bless his people through someone called "the Christ". Jesus taught that he was the fulfillment of these promises and backed it up with unparalleled power and wisdom. After just three years of public ministry, he was put to death by the religious elites and it looked as though he and his followers were mistaken.
But (and this is a big but!) they weren't! On the third day, Jesus appeared to his disciples. They saw him, touched him, and he taught them that his suffering was God's plan all along. The Christ had to suffer in order to secure the blessings of God for God's people. The message of Jesus' victory over sin and death spread far and wide and continues to transform lives today. That's what a Christian is. We believe that Jesus is the Christ and that we have found forgiveness and life in Him.
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MEET THE TEAM
mike turner
Lead Pastor
Mike overseas the ministry of the parish. He is passionate about helping people to understand the gospel of Jesus Christ.
His hobbies include squash, home brewing and bbq smoking.
ANDY RUSSELL
Assistant Pastor
Andy leads the youth ministry and 4pm. He is passionate about helping people come to faith and find their feet in the church.
Hobbies: being a Bandit with his kids, watching and playing soccer.