We reach people down the road and around the world through a global sense of mission.
On Mission
James and Mez Somerville, Timor Leste
Serving the local church, advocating for women and children's rights, and supporting healthcare capacity building initiatives.
New Partners, The Gallagher Family
Leighton and Grace serve alongside their three young children, Abigail, Josiah, and Isaac, and are passionate about seeing Indonesia's young generations encounter Jesus and awaken to the church's missionary call.
Chad & Corrie Irons, Cambodia
Helping with church planting, leadership development and family strengthen work in the nation of Cambodia. Coming off the field Oct 2026.
Tejas, India
We support TejasAsia providing education and healthcare for privileged children, youth & women in India.
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Supporting the Fight for Freedom
Supporting the Fight for Freedom against human trafficking. Our support efforts are focused on prevention in Philippines and restoration in Thailand.
Children's Fortress Africa, Project #1 Kiamaiko Community Library
CFA run a shipping container community library in Nairobi's low-income Kiamaiko area. Demand is so high they are adding a 2nd container level, in 2026 our giving aims to cover this shortfall.
Children's Fortress Africa, Project #2 Annet's Counselling Studies
Annet, a passionate 23 year old social worker serving street-connected children, has identified a need to grow her counselling skills to better support young people who have experienced trauma. In 2026 our giving will cover her two year course.
Unreached People Groups
We have also made a commitment to sow into unreached people groups — those with little or no access to the gospel. In 2026, we will continue to invest in another unreached people group. We will not stop until all have heard.
Micah Australia
Continuing our partnership with Micah Australia, advocating for the World’s poor to see us, as global citizens create a Safer World For All.
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Disaster Relief
We rally to support those who face disasters including the recent floods in Sri Lanka, Hurricane Melissa and floods in NSW.
Supporting & connecting with ACCI Mission Partners
To encourage, support, observe the fruits of and get first-hand stories of our impact.
Teen Challenge
An international ministry with a location here in South Australia, who are helping men break free from their addictions.
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Christmas Day Gift
Across all our locations we receive an offering focused on children & families around the world. 2025 we supported CIF strengthening families in Cambodia and UPO working in trafficking prevention.
Gawler's Local Community
We care for our community by meeting needs, healing hurts and reaching out.
Encounter Care
Through Encounter Care we are supporting individuals and families in our community who are struggling to make ends meet.
Sandwiches for kids at school
We provide sandwiches for kids at local schools who attend without lunch.
Red Frogs University Ministry
Supporting, serving and safeguarding uni students at Roseworthy.
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Mainly Music
Mainly Music is a fun music session for families with babies and young children to enjoy; song time, snack and playtime + coffee for the adults.
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Christmas Hampers for local school families
At Christmas, we will continue our focus on creating food hampers for school students and their families, helping support those who may be facing financial pressure during the Christmas season.
Christmas Presents
In 2025 we gifted a Christmas present to every woman and child at the Gawler Women's Shelter. Each Christmas will continue to love people in our community.
Barmera's Local Community
Family Movie Nights
Running Family Movie Nights every school holidays - creating spaces for local families to connect, while also raising funds for God’s mission worldwide.
Gift for our local CFS & SES Volunteers
Throughout July, we will be collecting non-perishable food and drinks to help fill their fridges and remind them that they are seen, loved, prayed for, and deeply appreciated.
Christmas Hampers for local school families
At Christmas, we will continue our focus on creating food hampers for school students and their families, helping support those who may be facing financial pressure during the Christmas season.
Local Chaplaincy Support
In conversations about how we might support the local Hospital and local aged care homes on a chaplaincy level, bringing care, encouragement, prayer, and pastoral support to people who need it. If you are interested in being a part of this team, please speak to Ps Jason.
Colouring-In Circle
Women's Colouring in circle run by Hannah Aitchison happens every 2nd Wednesday. Women can come to connect and build relationships. This circle opens the front doors of the church, a great space for people pop their heads in to say hello and connect with the church.
Barossa's Local Community
Supporting Nuri High School Students
In Term 3 we will be gifting a giant food parcel to Nuri High School to assist kids who need basic food items.
Gift for our local CFS Volunteers
In Term 4, we will be giving a delicious food & drinks hamper to the CFS volunteers here in Barossa. CFS volunteers sacrifice their time, energy, and safety to protect and serve our community. We want them to know that Encounter Church Barossa is thankful for them, standing with them, and ready to pray for them whenever they need it.
Christmas Hampers for local school families
At Christmas, we will continue our focus on creating food hampers for school students and their families, helping support those who may be facing financial pressure during the Christmas season.
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
