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Churchfrom the Paddock The SECOND EDITION Church from the Paddock 2016 SECOND EDITION A HISTORY OF CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN QUEENSLAND 1883-2013 Geoff Risson & Craig Brown Bringing the light of Christ into communities The second edition of ‘The Church From the Paddock’ contains new highlights from the early 1900s that have been foundational to the successes today in bringing the light of Christ to communities. Stories of Stephen Cheek, David Ewers, Frederick and Johanna Stubbin, EC Hinrichsen, Vi Callanan, Harold and Mary Finger, have been refreshed with more insights. We would like to acknowledge the vast number of people and their life works that have shaped Churches of Christ in Queensland. Although there are limitations to a publication of this kind, we have endeavoured to cover as many varied stories as possible. We give credit to Geoff Risson, who passed away in March 2015. Geoff was a generous, loving and down-to-earth disciple of Jesus who made the fi rst edition of this book possible, with Craig Brown as co-author. Craig authored the new chapters and changes in this second edition, with support from Desley Millwood as editor and publisher. The second edition is part of Geoff’s legacy, and his voice still resonates in the chapters he penned. We are also grateful to Jonathan Smith, the Queensland archive offi cer, whose dedication, effi ciency and enthusiasm has made the archives accessible and this second edition much easier to produce. We need to remember where we have come from and our DNA. We must learn from our past in order to go forward in the future. This new edition will play its part in the collective memory of the Queensland churches. DISCLAIMER Whilst reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this publication, the Churches of Christ in Queensland does not make any express nor implied representations or warranties as to the completeness, accuracy or reliability of the material in this publication. To the extent permitted by law, the Churches of Christ in Queensland excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising out of usage or dissemination of content in this publication. COPYRIGHT Copyright strictly reserved. The text, graphics and layout of this publication are protected by Australian copyright law and the comparable law of other countries. The copyright of this material is, unless noted otherwise, vested in the Churches of Christ in Queensland.* Permission needs to be sought from the Churches of Christ in Queensland before any part of this publication is reproduced or transmitted. *Wherever a third party holds copyright in material presented on this publication, the copyright remains with that party. Their permission may be required to use that material. The Churches of Christ in Queensland has made all reasonable efforts to: • clearly label material where the copyright is known to be owned by a third party; and • ensure that the copyright owner has consented to this material being presented in this publication. Cover image: “The Travelling Pastor” © Churches of Christ in Queensland. ISBN 978 - 0 - 992352 1 - 2 - 7 Published in November 2016 The Church from the Paddock – A HISTORY OF CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN QUEENSLAND 1883 – 2013 In addition to the above restoration goals, were two other core principles – the whole church should work in unison Having said this, the writing of this book was never about as one body as Christ intended, and love is ultimately more compiling a list of people, buildings and dates. Rather it is Foreword important than doctrine: a story of commitment – a commitment to a belief in God and a way of life founded upon Jesus Christ; a commitment that “The Church of Christ upon earth is essentially, intentionally has been discovered, owned and acted upon by generation and constitutionally one,” Thomas Campbell (1809). after generation. Revelation 3:20: “Here I am! I stand at the Some years ago I was reading a newspaper story about door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, “Heresy is not believing wrong doctrines but rather a lack of Remembrance Day. One paragraph in the reporter’s article I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.” love and rending of the body of Christ,” Barton Stone (1808). particularly stuck in my mind. Amongst his description of As our name conveys, we are Churches of Christ. Our story of Churches of Christ in Queensland was similarly how the city stopped on the 11th hour of the 11th day of started by folk committed to these ideals. Our journey of 130 the 11th month, he mentioned that he heard birds singing. The original “DNA” strands of this 130-year-old story of Churches of Christ in Queensland can easily be read years since then has been an amazing story of faith, courage The reporter remarked that he had never heard birds singing and entrepreneurship, and our current day identity and in the city before. in the Bible. Later strands that are clearly seen in our story are those from the Reformation and subsequent Restoration culture still holds much of what was considered important Throughout our story, uncluttered commitment to these History often only records the big events, whilst the “birds movements around the 1800s on the American frontier, by this Stone-Campbell movement. essentials has been at the heart of who we are and what we stand for as Churches of Christ in Queensland. What a great that sing” every day are not heard or remembered. led by Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian and other Christian I am proud to be part of Churches of Christ. I think the leaders committed to shedding religious traditions and story of so many lives uplifted, changed and saved by this Authors Craig Brown and Geoff Risson, ably assisted by essentials taught by Jesus Christ are still the way to life, following God’s word as their sole guide and authority. commitment, empowered by God’s Holy Spirit. What a great Desley Millwood as Editor, have been the ideal team to write and foundational for healthy communities: There was a coalescing of heart and thought that transcended story of achievements, history changing events and faithful the story of Churches of Christ in Queensland, describing denominational fences; a shared commitment to restoring Matthew 22:37-40 (NIV): “‘Love the Lord your God with folk who “sang everyday” even when they were not heard how God’s spirit has been at work amongst his people the church to its original, uncluttered essentials and unity. all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ or appreciated. Let us pray for continued discernment, throughout these 130 years. Craig has been a journalist, These folk simply called themselves “Christians” and their This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second wisdom and courage to continue this story and to minister and most recently the Federal Coordinator of congregations a “Church of Christ” or “Christian Church”. is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ All the Law exponentially forward the light of Christ in Churches of Christ in Australia. Geoff Risson has been a Their baptism was by immersion and the Lord’s Supper was and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.” every community in the decades ahead. minister, State head of church resources, and interim observed on the first day of every week. Executive President of Churches of Christ in Queensland Matthew 28:19-20 (The Message): Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by prior to his retirement. Desley Millwood is Churches of Christ Barton W Stone and Alexander and Thomas Campbell Dean Phelan baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. in Queensland’s Director of Communications. Between them, were prominent leaders of two of these groups who came Chief Executive Officer Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded our authors have been able to record not only the big events together and became known as the Stone-Campbell movement. Churches of Christ in Queensland but also some of the individual stories of those who have been The movement grew rapidly and evolved to be the fastest you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, quiet achievers day in and day out throughout the years. growing religious organisation in America. right up to the end of the age.” November 2013 ii iii The Church from the Paddock – A HISTORY OF CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN QUEENSLAND 1883 – 2013 Table of Contents THE FUTURE Is there a Future for Churches 222 of Christ in Queensland CHAPTER FIVE CHAPTER ELEVEN ABOUT THE AUTHORS ii FOREWORD 60 Queensland and Training for Ministry Stories from Our Churches 141 (Part 2) Geoff Risson 224 Craig Brown CHAPTER SIX vi PREFACE 71 Ministry to Children and Youth CHAPTER TWELVE 151 The Shifting Context 1980s to Now 228 AFTERWORD CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER SEVEN 2 The Beginnings Care – bringing the light of Christ CHAPTER THIRTEEN 86 into communities 180 Women’s Ministry in Queensland 230 KINGDOM ACCESS POINTS CHAPTER TWO After the Beginnings CHAPTER EIGHT EPILOGUE 15 Missionary Endeavour in Churches To all the Churches that Served 92 of Christ in Queensland 192 in the Past 235 DIRECTORY OF AFFILIATED CHURCHES CHAPTER THREE The Churches Respond to The 28 Great Crises of the Twentieth Century CHAPTER NINE 114 Ministry to and with Indigenous People 202 BIOGRAPHIES 240 CARE SERVICES LISTING CHAPTER FOUR The Post-war Era CHAPTER TEN 50 (1945-1980) 130 Stories from Our Churches (Part 1) 208 TESTIMONIES 242 ENDNOTES iv v The Church from the Paddock – A HISTORY OF CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN QUEENSLAND 1883 – 2013 The second memory that comes to my mind as I sit here So, today, as I sit in one of these church halls, the walls is a very personal, historical memory.
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