Our Purpose

We make a bold commitment to Unity and Collaboration which significantly lightens every church leader’s load and dramatically strengthens each church’s mission impact.

Our Principals

• • • • We work for the well being (shalom, beauty, justice) of the city.
      • We celebrate practical diversity and foster relational unity.
      • We are committed to walking together in all things, and working together in some things. 
      • We love and serve one another.
      • We make Jesus known (and loved). 
      • Quote: ‘Walk together in all things, Work together in some things’ Greig Whittaker
      • Quote: “All the church to preach all the gospel to all the people, to all the world, all the time.” Archbishop Christopher Prowse. Source
      • Scriptures: Jer 29:7, John 17:21, Eph 4:1-6.

The Concept of an Impact Network

A Network brings people together to build relationships across boundaries. It seeks to create a generative space where people interact, think, talk and collaborate in new ways. It is a ‘living-systems’ approach that aims to leverage shared passion and aligned commitment. 

[Note: many of these thoughts are from Impact Networks by David Ehrlichman]

CONVENING – A New Way of Coming Together.

In 2025 we will hold two Convenings at Full Gospel Assembly Melbourne (38 Lexton Road, Box Hill North):

• • 9:30 – 11:30 am, 15 May 2025 (+ AGM & Lunch 11.30am – 12.30pm)
  • 9:30 – 11:30 am, 16 October 2025 (as required)

A structured agenda, distributed in advance together with appropriate support materials, will prepare us for dialogue and discernment. At each convening we will reflect on projects, new and existing work, and make decisions around our shared mission. We will seek to walk together in all things, and work together in some things.

We will discern using a system of ‘Consent Based Decision Making’. 

When a project is proposed, either a new idea, or a continuing activity, participant churches will be invited to vote by choose from one of the following options:

5—Lead: The proposal serves our network well, and I would like to be one of the leaders in implementing it.

4—Partner: The proposal serves our network well, and I will partner to support the leaders in implementing it.

3—Follow: The proposal may serve our network, but I can’t offer any capacity toward implementation.

2—Concern: I have concerns about the proposal and will be tracking as implementation moves forward.

1—Caution: I have major concerns about the proposal creating harm and would like to discuss further.

0—Oppose: The proposed course of action is outside a range of tolerance and requires changes before any action is taken.

The proposal goes forward as outlined if there are only 2s and above. If there are 0s or 1s, options include having real-time discussions to resolve objections or scheduling time for the 0s and 1s to meet with the 4s and 5s to resolve issues and find a way to move forward.

Each church in the Network will be able to have one voting member present and any number of additional church leaders/volunteers in attendance. It will be crucial for each participating church to be in attendance.

 Resources & Links

REGISTER HERE for the 15 May convenings and AGM.

Use THIS TEMPLATE to propose a project for consideration by the network.

Agenda & Briefing Papers will be available in Mid April. Register above to receive your copy or contact info@whitehorsechurchescare.org.au to request access.