Our Australian Intercultural Team brings together our long-term ministry in Outback Australia among First Nations people and our emerging work among intercultural communities in urban and regional Australia. The new work includes ministry among Muslim women, international students and Khmer communities in New South Wales.
“The Australian Intercultural Team is living out God’s love across our nation by building deep relationships with First Nations peoples, international students, and culturally-diverse communities in cities and regional areas. We share the Gospel not only in word, but also by serving in practical, locally relevant ways – walking alongside communities in their everyday lives, as Jesus did.
We see God at work as our team builds relationships rooted in humility, curiosity and genuine friendship. This takes place across university campuses, urban neighbourhoods and remote First Nations communities. Whether sharing meals with Muslim women, opening the Bible with those encountering Jesus for the first time, walking with people during a difficult season or equipping believers through discipleship and leadership training, our team is seeking to live as alongsiders.
Please pray for wisdom as we coach local churches in intercultural mission, encouragement for our team members working among Muslim, Hindu, First Nations and student communities, and unity in our expanding team.” – Andrew Duncan
“Our team in Outback Australia engages with the local communities through a ministry of presence. Our focus is to invest in local Christians and leaders who have a wider, deeper and longer lasting influence in their communities than we ever can. It’s encouraging to see people growing as leaders in their local churches.” – Mat and Shannon
In Hobart, we’re partnering with the community outreach of Hobart Nepali Church, supporting a free driving school and community transport bus. These simple yet innovative initiatives respond to practical needs of Nepalese students and migrants, and offer wonderful opportunities for relationship building and faith sharing.
In Sydney, we’re involved in international student ministry through partnering with Power to Change. Our team is encouraged by the openness of many students to explore who Jesus is. We’re also joining with Ministry to Muslims to engage with Muslim women through wellbeing initiatives, outreach media and friendship ministry.
