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CCTC NEWS

People study at Churches of Christ Theological College for different reasons. Some are discerning God’s call on their lives. Some are training for ministry. All enjoy the thrill of discovering more about God, faith and themselves. Why don’t you join them on the journey?

CCTC report that they are making good headway in achieving their goals this year. Click on http://www.cctc.edu.au/news/index.html to learn something of their work and achievements.

Contact John Williamson
Registrar - Churches of Christ Theological College
44-60 Jacksons Road, Mulgrave VIC 3170, Australia
Ph +61 3 9790 1000
www.cctc.edu.au registrar@cctc.edu.au

COCWA ANNOUNCEMENT

NEW EXECUTIVE MINISTER

FOR

CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN W.A.

After six and a half years as Executive Minister, Barry Austin concluded his time in that role on 30th June this year. In order to build on the great organizational foundation that Barry has established, the Executive Board of COCWA has been in search mode for a successor to continue to take the movement forward in health, mission and growth.
The Executive is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mike Adamson, formerly of Swan Hill in Victoria, as the new Executive Minister. Mike will commence in that role on 20th October 2008. He has a background as Senior Pastor of churches in N.S.W. and Victoria which experienced significant growth under his leadership. He was also part of the task force in establishing A.C.O.M. in its current form.
Mike is married to Melissa and they have five children aged between four and fourteen.
Mike is enthusiastic about possibilities for Churches of Christ in planting new churches and resourcing existing churches for mission, growth and vitality.

Gordon Bassett

President – Churches of Christ in W.A.

Ministry Position Available

Associate Pastor - Youth & Families

The Elizabeth Church of Christ in Adelaide, South Australia is seeking a full time Associate Pastor to work in the areas of youth and young families. We are looking for a spiritually mature, evangelical Pastor, who is theologically trained, has proven experience in these ministry areas and who embraces Churches of Christ beliefs and practices.

The role expectations are available in more detail, but in summary we are looking for someone to develop healthy youth, young adult and young family programs that will complement the overall vision of our church, with a strong focus on discipleship, leadership development and a capacity to work in a team.

The Elizabeth Church of Christ has established a strong presence in the local community with a heart for the poor and to see the community transformed by the power of the Gospel of Christ.

You can request a more detailed Role Description on request.
Phone: 8255 2467, email: lindsay@elizabethcoc.org

Applications close 13th October, 2008

INVITATION

CONCERT BOOKING

I am writing on behalf of Indiana-based pop/rock band no greater sky. We are scheduling dates for our upcoming Australia tour, which will run from November 21 to February 11. We would love to have Churches of Christ as a part of our tour! Specifically, we will be in your area 23-26 November. Whether it be through a one-night, weekend, or week-long concert and/or worship event, we are open to what will meet the needs of your church best. We are also available for Christmas events. Below, I have included dates that are available for booking.

Some brief information on us:
This past August, we claimed the title of 2007 Unity Fest Artist Ovation winner. As the highest rated band in the online fan voting stage, we moved on to the final round where we were chosen as overall winning artist by Word/Warner Brothers Records. The win earned us two prime stage spots at Unity Fest in Muskegon, Michigan (USA), including a slot opening for MercyMe on the Main Stage. Other artists we have shared the bill with include Sanctus Real, Newsboys, Jeremy Camp, Casting Crowns, Jars of Clay, Nevertheless, Leeland, Chris Tomlin, and Superchic[k].

Our debut album, which was released in the summer of 2006, was co-produced by myself and Mark Pay (whom also produced and developed Island/Def Jam Records artist Jon McLaughlin on first two albums), engineered by Grammy Award winner Ronnie Brookshire (Rob Thomas, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman), and mixed & mastered by Grammy Award winner Chad Evans (Gaither Vocal Band).

AVAILABLE DATES

November 23-26 (Western Australia only)
December 1-4 (Victoria only, unless for a fly-date)
December 8-26
January 2-6 (New South Wales only, unless for a fly-date)
January 24-30

For more information, to listen to songs, and watch live performance video clips, you can visit our MySpace page.

You can contact us through this email (nogreatersky@gmail.com), or via telephone at 517.862.3081. Thank you very much for your time! I hope to hear from you soon.

-- Curt Anderson
no greater sky LLC
www.myspace.com/nogreatersky
517.862.3081

Mental Health Course

AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN LOBBY (ACL)

September 6 is just around the corner and it is important that Christians are well prepared for the WA election. Deputy Premier Eric Ripper and Opposition Leader Colin Barnett have agreed to attend an event called 'Make it Count' at Burswood Grand Ballroom on Wednesday, September 3, 7.00 pm. This is an historic event, being the first time both the Leader of the Opposition and Deputy Premier in WA have agreed to attend an event to exclusively address the Christian constituency. It is important that churches across WA recognize this as a not-to-be missed opportunity to prove to politics, the media and the wider community the strong interest of Christians in the good governance of our State.
In addition to this, ACL has organized for candidates from many different electorates across WA to meet with the Christians in their community. These are called 'Meet Your Candidate Forums' and it is important that they are well attended for two reasons: Firstly, Christians need to know the values of the person they are voting for and secondly, Members of Parliament and candidates need to see the Christian constituency as large and active, and worth considering when creating policy.
For info on where Meet Your Candidate Forums are being held and for the date and time of Make it Count, log on to ACL's WA Votes website: www.wavotes.org.au. This website will also include the Parties' positions on a range of issues and how MP's have voted on important pieces of legislation.

Contact waoffice@acl.org.au or 9221 0655 if you have any further questions.

The Australian Christian Lobby is a non-denominational, non party partisan lobby group and their vision is to see Christian principles and ethics accepted and influencing the way we are governed, do business, and relate to each other as a community.