Churches of Christ in Australia

The Churches of Christ in Australia is part of the Restoration Movement. Each church is independent and it operates a congregational form of government. The minister or pastor may or may not be ordained and lay people play an important part in the church.

Related Topics:
Restoration Movement - Ordained - Lay people

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Key features are the weekly celebration of the Lord's Supper presided over by lay person and a commitment to believer's baptism. The denomination claims to "concentrate on the essential aspects of the Christian faith, allowing for a diversity of understanding with non-essentials."

Related Topics:
Lord's Supper - Believer's baptism

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One of the smaller Australian denominations, it is nevertheless active in community services and the ecumenical movement. Churches cooperate together in state and national conferences. The national office is located in Essendon North, Victoria. Cooperative efforts include the Churches of Christ Provident Fund, an overseas mission board, a historical society, and Indigenous ministries.

Related Topics:
Community services - Ecumenical - Essendon North, Victoria - Provident Fund - Indigenous

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Ordination is open to both men and women, although not all churches would accept a woman minister.

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Theological education occurs at the:

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• Churches of Christ Theological College, Melbourne a member of the Evangelical Theological Association, accredited by the Melbourne College of Divinity
• (some students attend Adelaide College of Divinity colleges)
• Australian College of Ministries - a joint venture between NSW and Qld Churches of Christ Conferences accredited by the Sydney College of Divinity providing training in NSW, Qld and WA.
 
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