Mission Overview

Jesus Christ is the source and goal of mission outreach. He both inspires and equips those with faith to serve both locally and beyond our borders in proclaiming the Good News of God’s love and grace.

Mission activities at Ashburton have a passion to –Mission

  • Promote local mission through our activities in the local Ashburton area;
  • Promote mission outside Ashburton, whether in Australia or overseas, through –
    • Ministry updates, prayer information and awareness of mission opportunities;
    • Direct support to particular mission initiatives through regular communications, practical help, prayer and financial support;
    • Assistance with training and development resources;
    • Direct travel to become aware of needs and contribute first-hand to mission initiatives;

For more information about our mission activities, please Login then return to this Mission page.

Become Involved in Mission

You can get involved in various ways –

  • Through prayer for the work of those directly involved in missions;
  • Have your Small Group take on supporting a particular mission;
  • Support our activities in the local community;
  • Direct support of a mission organisation; or particular people involved in that organisation;
  • Direct support of one of the our Mission activities or programs;
  • Contact our Mission Ministry Team with ideas;
  • Volunteer to travel and help out at a mission location.

Mission Ministry Team

Members of the Mission Ministry Team can be contacted about Mission matters and interests. The current members are:

  • David Spencer (Chairman)
  • Tony Cupit
  • Sally Mullins
  • Bernie Pigdon
  • Chas Shinkfield

Direct contacts are in the church directory or you can contact us by email.