We are all different, with different stories and different struggles in life, but we come together to celebrate a living relationship with God that excites and moves us to love one another and our community.
We believe that every person is unique and has been given gifts and abilities by, God, for which we, as a church family, can make room.
As God graciously reached out to all people to invite them to become part of God’s family, so we reach out to you to become part of our family.
There are no qualifications needed – no joining fee, nothing to sign, you don’t have to be good enough, just turn up and say, “Here I am, God”.
What We Value
The Gospel
We believe that the good news about Jesus and what he did for us needs to be heard by every person. Whether it is visible in our words or our actions, the Good News is that, while we were lost in sin, Jesus came to rescue us and to set us free from the power of sin and death. But more than this, he gave us the task of telling people how he wants to be friends with them as well. (2 Corinthians 5:18-21)
Honesty and Transparency
We believe that to share the gospel we need to be trustworthy. The light of Christ brings everything into the open where it can be truly seen for what it is. Therefore, we aim to have transparency in all things, whether it is the decisions of the board or the way that activities are run. We believe that it is only in complete honesty and transparency that people will grow in their giftedness and faith.
Relationships
God is Relational. He exists eternally in relationship between the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He created us to be in relationship not only with Himself, but also with one another.
The church works best when it pays attention to the relationships that exist within it. It is our privilege to care for one another, build each other up and show that we value each other.
The Pastor and Elders
Peter Bobrige (Pastor)
I am part-time Pastor of the Church of Christ, Noarlunga, SA. Previously, I have served the Lord and community as a Youth Pastor, and Pastor, while working in a Human Service field in Murray Bridge, SA; following that I pastored churches in Kingsthorpe, Queensland (six years), and Perth, WA (nine years).
I have seen God develop my leadership gifting through various “progressive phases” over the years. God has sovereignly intervened in many areas of my life as part of shaping and fulfilling His unique calling for me. I have been able to gain perspective which has allowed me to see my present situation in terms of my whole lifetime and in so doing, obtain a deeper sense of purpose. God’s providence and strategic formation has led me into a season of “convergence”, where He has now brought my skills and abilities together to focus on leading people to become fully devoted followers of Christ.
My wife, Marie, and I have a passion to see all believers know Jesus personally, become like Jesus and make Him known. Ultimately, being authentic disciples in our uncertain times is the way we go about moving toward the Vision of the Church: reaching, connecting, growing and sending. It thrills my heart when a Church wants to become a thriving family and see our community transformed through Jesus Christ. By God’s grace, this is who we seek to be as a Church.
Besides my passion for discipleship, I do appreciate a “real” coffee, beach walks, enjoying time with my wife, Marie, my three adult children and four grandchildren.
I hope you will join our journey as a Church . . . pastor@nccofc.org.au
Terra Lea Ranson
I cherish being with and caring for people of all ages. I have been described by others who know me well as genuine, empathetic, and respectful. Most of my church life I have been a Sunday School teacher. In my role as an elder I co-ordinate pastoral care.
I love working with a committed team of volunteers to care for our congregation. terralea.ranson741@outlook.com
Noela Beenham
I have a pastoral heart, and I love speaking and sharing with people. One of my roles as an elder is to take church services at nursing homes, which is such a blessing.
I also co-ordinate the women’s group, Take Courage, with a wonderful team, and God is richly blessing that ministry. Take Courage meets on the last Thursday of each month at 10am. I would love ladies to join us.
noela.beenham@outlook.com