Who Are We?
We are a vibrant, family focussed, multi-cultural church whose greatest desire is to see all people connected to a caring community and to the Father heart of God through Jesus and Holy Spirit.
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We believe in -
1. The Word of God, the Bible and that it is alive and powerful
2. That Jesus is the Son of God, is alive and has ascended into Heaven
3. The triune of God, Jesus and Holy Spirit
4. The Power of the Cross, Repentance and Communion
5. Baptism by Water and by Holy Spirit
6. Miracles, Signs and Wonders of God
7. The great commission of "Matthew 28:18-20" to make disciples of all nations
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Meet the Team
Senior Pastor - Carolann Kelleher
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Carolann, originally from England, has been in ministry for 25 years here in Australia. She planted LifeWay Christian Centre, then known as Wellard Community Church, in 2012 with a vision that God gave her. Carolann has a Graduate Diploma in Ministry, Leadership and is a Justice of the Peace. Carolann has 3 children and 3 grandchildren. She is passionate about spreading Love, bringing Joy to the community, supporting those in need, protecting the young and the not-so young.
Elder Jhilvester Borje
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Jhilvester, was born in the Philippines, has been in ministry for many years. He has a wonderful family, Kim his wife and have just welcomed his new daughter, Aliya into the family. Jhilvester has been at LifeWay Christian Centre for 3 years and leads Worship with Pastor Caitlyn. He is passionate about connecting everyone to Jesus through his deep love for Jesus and spirit-led worship. Jhilvester is an emerging and on fire for God, leader within our church community.
Associate Pastor - Ruth Alexander
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Ruth has been in ministry for 28 years, starting her ministry in England. She has many years of experience working with the local community in Australia. Ruth has pastored a Church with her late husband for 14 years. She has been at LifeWay Christian Centre for 5 years Pastoring, Ministering and supporting worship. Ruth is passionate about being involved in the community and sharing the gospel in practical ways.
Worship Team Leader John Nelson Borje
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John Nelson, is the brother of Jhilvester and has been in ministry for many years. John Nelson has been leading Worship with Jhilvester and his wife Majorie at LifeWay Christian Centre, since the beginning of 2018. They have 2 children, John Mariuz (5 years old) and Heaven Grace (9 months old) .
Children's and Young Peoples Pastor Music Director - Caitlyn Johnson
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Caitlyn has been in ministry for 5 years. She has been at LifeWay Christian Centre for 5 years. She has a Diploma in Leadership and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care. Caitlyn is passionate about both roles in the Church and enjoys seeing people grow into the potential God gave them.