We have several thousand members who have for decades taken bread and wine in Jesus name – our theology says that has fed them, but our ecclesiological practise has hidden their light under a committee.

But not all Australian churches are struggling as we are. There are some things we can learn, and thus sensitized we can with authenticity adapt them into our own identity and calling.

The Faith Alive Journey is about training trainers. It requires the selection and training of trustworthy, passionate and astute individuals to teach set courses which facilitate the congregations in their faith sharing journey. The learning must produce action. In order for this to occur there are a number of interlinked requirements that deal with leadership, accountability, time frames and budgets.