What are the benefits of being a part of the Australian Christian Churches?
- Developing friendships and connections with people outside your immediate church, each with different skills and experiences
- Networking and growth opportunities such as Pastors’ and Leaders’ meetings, National and State Conferences and Senior and Campus Pastors’ Dinners
- Shared resources and information platforms
- Ministry and prayer support
- Masterclasses and workshops on a range of topics
- Pastors’ Intensives
- Pastoral care for pastors and leaders
- Opportunities to serve and grow on State matters
Ordination and Compliance
- Registration and review process for Ministers of Religion for ordination
- Registration and review process for churches
- Development and compliance of professional standards (Code of Conduct requirements for volunteers and ministers, Child Protection, Marriage Rites etc.) and guidelines (conflicts of interest, social media etc.)
- Mentoring and restoration facilitation for ministers in need of assistance
Spiritual Accountability
- Theological support with Statements of Belief and assistance in interpretations
- Positional papers for faith-based matters (such as Divorce, Marriage, Sexuality)
- Dispute mediation services at State and Executive levels for Pastors, Board and congregational issues
Government Agency
- Group representations to Federal government on policy matters behalf of larger constituency (Marriage & Family, Abortion, Freedom of Religion etc.)
- Initiation of or input into life changing legislation (Modern Day Slavery Act)
- Collective involvement in Government Agencies (such as ACNC)
- Attorney General registration as a denominations / movement and pre-approvals for Religious Marriage Celebrants
- Development of policies, documentation and resources that apply to new legislation
Missions and Relief Support
- Dedicated missionary support and training office for on-field missions and local church training
- Organiser of National and International disaster relief appeals
- Development of missions support and advice for ACC Churches
- Active in ATO / Foreign Affairs and Trade approved overseas aid projects by managing and funding development and humanitarian work
- Funding local church missionary work through the one-day program
Insurance and Finance
- Provision of insurance services and collective bargaining power for premiums
- Staff dedicated to ACC who are knowledgeable specialists in insurance and finance
- Provision of brokerage services for financing
- Helpline available to assist with Safer Churches reporting and management
- Provision of policies, procedures and materials specifically assisting in delivering safer churches
- Online training materials for ACC pastors and volunteers
- ACCWA Online health and safety systems