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Christian Community Churches International
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About Us
Christian Community Churches International is a growing network of likeminded churches in which we share our common sense of calling, mission, vision and values to the overall extension of the kingdom of God.
VISION
To make disciples who make disciples and to plant churches that plant churches.
MISSION
To become an equipping and mobilizing network of churches that transforms our world with the gospel of Jesus Christ
Guiding principles
Jesus called us to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength” and to “Love your neighbour as yourself” (Mark 12:30-31).
He also said to love one another as He loved us (John 13:34).
Network
CCCi is a growing network of like-minded churches in which we share our common sense of calling, mission, vision, and values to the overall extension of the kingdom of God.
There is great scope for diversity in the expression of our shared vision and values. Each church is encouraged in its uniqueness and valued for the contribution that they make to our network.
Currently, we have over 50 congregations affiliated with CCCi in 10 countries. Including Uganda, Indonesia, India, Samoa, Fiji, New Zealand, and Australia.
Each CCCi church has its own Eldership and Leadership structure locally and is free to make its own decisions and minister in the way the Holy Spirit leads. However, there is a shared commonality in our Vision, Mission, Values, and DNA
The CCCi Executive Leadership Team provides spiritual direction in vision and provides pastoral care for the Pastors in the Network. The Chairman leads the movement together with the Executive Leadership Team and assists churches in whatever way possible.
Leadership
Executive Leadership Team
The CCCi Executive Leadership Team provides vision and pastoral care for the Pastors Network. The Chairman leads the movement together with the Executive Leadership Team and assists churches by equipping leaders and equipping the local in the Mission of God.
Ps Lui Ponifasio QSM, B.Min
Chairman / International Leader
Pastor Lui Ponifasio and Ane are the Senior Pastors of LifeChurch New Zealand for the last 20 years. Lui is a visionary leader, who is a missionary at heart with a mission to mobilise churches for the Great Commission and plant new types of churches. Lui is a member of the Laidlaw College National Governance Council and the Leader of Pacific2Nations Missions Movement.
Ps Tom Meredith B.Th
Vice Chairman / Australia Region
Pastors Tom and Karol left LifeChurch NZ in 1997 to pastor a new church plant in Sydney in its inception stage. One Community Church Sydney celebrated its 29th year Anniversary in 2022 under the strong leadership of Pastor Tom and Karol. Ps Tom is a teacher of the Word.
Ps Vili Aufai B.Th
Secretary / Administration
Pastor Vili Aufai has been pastoring for over 14 years and he has been instrumental in 10 other church plants in the last 6 years in Australia and overseas. He and his wife Josie are Senior Pastors of Grace Point Community Church in Smithfield Sydney.
Ps Ofisa Ofisa Jerome B.Th, Adv. Dip CM.
Executive Member
Ofisa and Torise were Assistant Pastors at One Community Church Sydney before stepping out in faith to plant C4 – Christ Centred Community Church Melbourne in 2006. Pastor Ofisa is a gifted teacher of the Word with a passion for theological studies and mission in Rwanda Africa.
Ps David Crichton
Executive Member
David and Clara Crichton have been Elders of Apia Christian Fellowship for many years before stepping out with his family to plant a new church in June 1999. They were officially ordained in 2007 and have been Senior Pastors for Vailele Christian Fellowship for the last 15 year. David loves to teach God’s Word and he is the Regional Leader in Samoa.