In June 2006, Churches of Christ in NSW entered into a ministry partnership with Focus on the Family Australia. This exciting new development is reflective of our core value of 'health' impacting the lives of families of leaders and members of our churches. This new partnership is hopefully the first of many, which we believe will serve into the life and ministry of the local church as it seeks to impact its community.

The concept behind a ministry partnership is a belief that the partnering organisation offers skills, resources and benefits beyond that which the conference on its own can provide.

We believe that Focus on the Family Australia offers exceptional resources to enhance the wellbeing and health of marriages and families across our nation, and to this end, are well placed to distribute those resources in times where these institutions are under threat.

By virtue of our partnership, local churches will receive a discount of 15% off resources if they sign up for the Church Family Representation Program. Please log onto the FOFA website for further information:

http://www.families.org.au

As we seek to develop healthy missional churches, healthy families and marriages are essential.

UNOH was founded in 1993, out of a desire to be part of God's answer to the poor in the Asia-Pacific region. UNOH focuses on creating missional communities that live and serve with the poor. This includes open homes, project teams and planting churches amongst the poor.

In May 2001, UNOH was ordained as a missional order among the poor by Churches of Christ. Churches of Christ believe that it is a part of our mandate as Christians to meet the needs of others and show practical examples of Jesus' love.

For more information and resource go to

http://www.unoh.org

THE NSW COUNCIL OF CHURCHES EXISTS TO:

•  promote unity and united action among evangelical churches in NSW
• encourage fellowship and discussion between member churches
• support effective strategies for evangelical outreach, mission and ministry
• apply biblical and theological principles to contemporary issues
• engage local, state and federal governments on public policy issues

The Council comprises representatives of seven evangelical denominations. For more than 80 years the Council has proclaimed the good news of Jesus Christ and advanced a Christian perspective on public issues.

For more information on the NSW Council of Churches, please download the icon below, or visit thier website www.nswchurches.com

In Partnership, we can make a difference

Global Mission Partners is part of Churches of Christ in Australia, connecting churches with each other and overseas partners in mission. Global Mission Partners is involved with cross cultural mission through Evangelism, Church Planting, Bible Training, Discipleship Development, Literacy and Education, Community Development, Building Construction, Supporting Medical Work, and Caring for children in devoloping countries.

To find out more about Global Mission Partners, visit their website www.inpartnership.org.au

To view the lastest newsletter from Global Mission Partners, click on the following link: http://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=f00d84496a0f3582c7bc0fb0d&id=3e68506daa&e=3fdee46152