About Us

Church Leaders

Who we are

History of our Church

What we believe

Church Leaders:

We have two Church elders, Basil Yakoubi and Andrew Harrison. Andrew Harrison serves as full time pastor.

Basil Yakoubi (Elder)

Andrew Harrison (Pastor)

A brief testimony

My family immigrated to Australia from Liverpool, England in 1964. I was born a few years later and raised in Adelaide. The family religion in name was the Church of England; in practice it was the Everton Football Club. As far as I understood following Everton was not a question of football but of morality (no, I am not joking). read more

 

A journey into Reformed truth

My church life began in the Assemblies of God because it was to an AOG church that a friend took me when I was first converted. Never having attended church I didn’t know one from the next. The people who welcomed me among their number presented the AOG as a modern, dynamic church where the truth was preached and practiced rather than tradition. As far as I knew this was correct. ......Read more

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Who we are

We are a congregation of people made up from many cultural backgrounds and different ages. The tie that binds us together is the belief that the teaching of the Bible is most clearly and accurately presented in what is commonly known as ‘Reformed Theology’   

As a Reformed church we hold to a confession of faith which has its origins in the 16th and 17th century Reformation, namely the 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith. The Reformation was a work of restoration undertaken by God after many centuries of spiritual decline and darkness. Through men such as William Tyndale, Martin Luther, John Calvin, John Knox and others, God’s Word was once again faithfully proclaimed, the darkness was rolled back and a glorious new age began for the church. These men are thus known as ‘The Reformers’ and the result of their labours ‘The Reformation’.

It is often asked what it is that constitutes a Reformed church. The following points provide a brief summary.

Belief in a sovereign God.

It is in the doctrine of God’s sovereignty that Reformed churches particularly find their identity. By sovereignty we mean that God is in complete control over every detail in the universe. He made all things according to His own will and counsel and nothing can thwart His purposes.

Sufficiency of scripture

It is our conviction that God communicates to us through His Word. We do not rely on extra-Biblical revelation such as dreams, visions or words of knowledge to guide us. God’s Word is perfect to teach us what to believe and how to live. Through the enabling of the Holy Spirit the scriptures are a light to our path and a lamp for our feet.

The doctrine of salvation 

The Bible teaches that God has appointed whom He will save and the method He will use. His people were elected to salvation before the foundation of the world and He calls them to Himself through the proclamation of the truth. We therefore reject the use of fads, gimmicks, forms of entertainment and any other human invention designed to draw people into the kingdom of God.

Reverent worship

Another feature characteristic of most Reformed churches is their approach to corporate worship. According to God’s holy character He should be worshipped in a way that is reverent and orderly. It is popular today to equate worship with creativity and enjoyment. The Bible however never describes worship as an opportunity for self expression nor is its principle aim our enjoyment. We do not believe that much of what passes for Christian worship in the form of rock bands, dancing, states of ecstasy, etc, find any warrant in scripture.

The importance of creeds and confessions

While we assert that the Bible is the only infallible rule for faith and practice we also acknowledge the importance of confessions and creeds. Many Christians find the use of these documents unnecessary and even uncharitable. We do not use them in order to foster a sectarian or elitist spirit but as a helpful means of studying the Bible. The concept of confessional statements is actually found in scripture itself (see 1 Tim 3:16 as an example).

It is worthwhile to note that throughout the ages Reformed Theology has largely been accepted as the mainstream belief of Evangelical Christians. Unfortunately in the modern church most have not even heard of the term ‘Reformed’ and know little of the glorious heritage left by those who went before us (2 Tim 4:3-4).

If you are looking for a Reformed church or would like to know more about Reformed Theology, we warmly invite you to worship the Lord with us.

To consider in more detail aspects of the Reformed faith please click on the links provided

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What we believe

1. We believe that the Old and New Testament is the inspired and infallible Word of God, and the only authoritative rule for faith and practice.
   • 2 Tim 3:15-17; Rom 15:4; 2 Peter 1:19-21.
   
   
2. We believe that the God of the Scriptures is the only true and living God. He is one God that co-exists in three persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
   • Exodus 20:1-5; 1 Cor 8:4-6; 1 John 5:7-8; Matt 28:19.
   
   
3. We believe that in six days God created all things that exist and on the seventh He rested.
   • Gen 1-2:2; Exodus 31:14.
   
   
4. We believe that God is sovereign in all things. In His infinite wisdom and power He directs the affairs of humanity.
   • Ps 110:3; Prov 21:1; Is 45:7; Amos 3:6.
   
   
5. We believe that God created Adam and Eve without sin. He permitted sin to enter the world through a voluntary act of their disobedience.
   • Gen 2:16,17; Rom 5:12.
   
   
6. We believe that God in eternity, before creation, determined to save His chosen people, to deliver them from the power and penalty of sin.
   • Matt 25:34; Eph 1:4; Rom 8:29,30.
   
   
7. We believe that Jesus Christ is the mediator of God’s covenant. Being both fully God and fully man He was able to secure the redemption of God’s elect by dying on their behalf.
   • Eph 1:22,23; 1 Tim 2:5,6; Heb 2:16-18; 4:14-16; 9:14,15.
   
   
8. We believe that the Church is made up of those who have exercised faith in Jesus Christ and repentance toward God.
   • Acts 2:38; Acts 8:37; Acts 20:21.
   
   
9. We believe that baptism and the Lord’s Supper are the only two ordinances given by Christ to His Church.
   • 1 Cor 11:23-31; Acts 20:7; Acts 2:41; Acts 16:31-34.
   
   
10. We believe that the mandate of the Church is to make disciples of all nations.
    • Matt 28:19,20; 1 Cor 1:18-25; Col 1:28; 2 Tim 4:2.
    
    
11. We believe that God has appointed two offices in the Church, namely elders and deacons.
    • Acts 6:1-7; 1 Tim 3:1-13; Titus 1:5-9.
    
    
12. We believe it is God’s will for Christians to assemble together in local congregations on the Lord’s day (Sunday), to worship Him and encourage one another according to the Scriptural pattern.
    • Is 58:13; Ecc 5:1,2; Acts 2:42; 20:7; Heb 10:24,25.
    
    
13. We believe that as the people of God we have a responsibility to show benevolence to all men, but especially to assist other Churches committed to the same Scriptural truths and principles.
    • Acts 11:19-24; Gal 6:10; Phil 4:10,14.
    
    
14. We believe in the literal return of Jesus Christ at which time He will judge the nations. The redeemed will go to be with Him forever in paradise, the ungodly cast into hell for eternity.
    • Matt 25:31-46; Acts 1:11; 1Thes 4:18; 2 Peter 3:1-13. Back

The 1689 Baptist Confession of Faith