Who we are
The ‘SL’ in ‘SLE’ means St Lucia. The suburb our church is located in. The ‘E’ stands for Evangelical.
The ‘E’ also stands for English as we are an English speaking Church. Historically we have made this clear as there is also a Chinese speaking church we are partners with. SLE is predominantly made up of two groups of people: the first group consists of migrant families from South East Asia and the second group consists of interstate and international students studying in one of the Brisbane universities. Although these two groups make up the bulk of the congregation, all people from Australia and from all nations are welcome to visit and be a part of our church gathering and family. Indeed, being a family in Christ is what we are really on about.
We are a church that has a strong focus on the Word of God, especially understood in light of Jesus Christ and his gospel. We seek not just to have a strong understanding of God’s Word, but also to experience a strong transformation of our lives through God’s Word. This is seen in obedience to God and love for God and each other in our church, homes and wherever our lives are lived. And it is seen in our prayerfulness. We are by no means perfect, or even close to it, but this is what we are striving towards and praying for.
Mission, Values, and Vision
In May 2018, the members of the church finalised the MISSION statement, core VALUES, and VISION statement for our church. They are reproduced in this booklet as a reference point for all members, regulars, and visitors.
What we believe
Our Church subscribes to and teaches the evangelical understanding of the Christian faith and the full and final authority of the Bible as the revealed Word of God, inspired by the Spirit of God.
Our Pastors
Benjamin Ho
My main areas of responsibility are: Senior Pastor/Elder of the church, Chairperson of the Church Council, oversight over various ministries (especially the International Students’ ministry) and member of the Husband’s Group.
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Steven Tran
My main areas of responsibility are: Pastor/Elder of the church, leading SaLT (teens) ministry, and overseeing the Sunday YF, and Clay ministries.
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Mike Husband
As an Elder, I guide the leaders of SOS Central, and I also provide guidance to our Administrator, to our Missions Coordinator, and to various Officers of CCCB Churches and District Branches.
Daniel Tan (Senior)
My main areas of responsibility are: Elder of SLE Church, leading one of the SOS South groups.
Randy Chan
My main areas of responsibility are: Elder of SLE Church, chairing of Sunday services, and leading in one of the SOS South groups.
Daniel T Tan
My main areas of responsibility are: Deacon of SLE Church, Church Treasurer, steward leader for the 11:30am service. I am also part of Clay and help out in the morning tea roster.
Winnie Wong
My main areas of responsibility are: Deacon of SLE Church, Church Administrator, Secretary of the Church Council, and Council representative to the CCCB Association Management Committee.
Kong Foong Liew
My main areas of responsibility are: Deacon of SLE Church, with
the main areas of responsibility in Sunday School and SOS. I am
also part of Husband’s Group and Grunt (men’s) Ministry.
Mervin Chiang
My main areas of responsibility are: Part-time staff worker of the Church, Chairperson of the Mission, Values and Vision Change Team and oversight over a young families ministry group called SOS West.
Mission Support
As a local church, SLE Church has a strong desire to support the work of God’s mission throughout the world.