History
October 1983
The genesis of ACF occurred when ten families from the Life Ministry Centre decided to worship together on a Sunday morning. The initial meetings were held in the garage of the home of Pastor Seng Yap in Ringwood.
January 1984
The small group was later invited by Pastor Hal Oxley to hold their services at Life Ministry Centre.
March 1984
When Life Ministry Centre relocated to new premises at Chirnside Park, the small group decided to separate and formed an independent church named Asian Christian Fellowship (ACF). Pastor Allen Vandenburg was appointed its first Senior Pastor.
July 1986
The Elders of the newly formed church were prompted to acquire 8 acres of land in Rowville.
From March 1986 to November 1991
During these years, ACF was a church on the move holding Sunday Morning worship services in Nunawading High School, White Friars College in Donvale and Glen Waverley Secondary College.
In the latter part of the 1987 Allen Vandenburg steped down from the Senior Pastor's position and left for Queensland. Charles Widdowson took over the reins as Associate Pastor for six months and Pastor Seng Yap assumed the role of Senior Pastor.
August 1990
Yong Kwong, Mary Ong, Dr Paul Eu, Jason and Shirley Chong established the Mandarin congregation.
December 1990
Work commenced on the building of the sanctuary at 1070 Stud Road in Rowville.
October 1991
The church is renamed Australia for Christ Fellowship as part of the new vision.
Unveiling a new vision 1991
November 1991
The new building is completed and the first Sunday Morning services are held in the new sanctuary.
September 1992
Pastor Hal Oxley officiated the dedication of the new sanctuary.
July 1995
Kwee Lin and Tiow Hoe Goh led several families to establish Australia for Christ City Fellowship (ACCF) in the city. The young church grew rapidly and became a focal point for undergraduates in the city of Melbourne. ACCF is now renamed as Life Expedition.
July 2002
Cheng Koon Teoh was appointed pastor of the Mandarin congregation.
31 December 2002
Pastor Seng Yap relinquished the role of Senior Pastor and TT Quah was inaugurated as the new Senior Pastor.
March 2002
Evening Service is started.
November 2005
Rev Kelvin Sim is appointed the new Senior Pastor, along with a new board of elders. |
