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To catalyse the church to develop empowered faith communities with those doing it tough.

08/09/2026

Join Mark & Megan for Workshop 3! The focus on this workshop is to build on what was learnt in the previous workshops & learn how to create a prophetic culture through by identifying strengths of people, developing crafted prayers & how to help people in your communities develop a strength based identity.

We hope to see you there!

Register here - www.efc.org.au/events

17/08/2026

The EFC culture is moving across far North Queensland!

Mark Matthews & Megan Micalizzi had the pleasure to facilitate 2 EFC workshops in the area. 25 participants representing 6 communities engaged with the workshops, including from the Townsville & Cairns regions.

A big thank you to the Salvation Army (Katrina McIntosh) & the Townsville Wesleyan Methodist Church (Lyndell Hall) for opening their facilities to host our events!

22/07/2026

Together for Communities is back! Hear from a range of speakers sharing practical insights & stories of hope, connection & community transformation.
Our keynote speaker, Rose Vincent is the CEO Neighbourhood Collective Australia.
Rose is a founding member of the Old Church on the Hill. She has over 20 years’ experience working in the community sector, including senior leadership roles within community development & refugee settlement organisations.
The event will also feature a story telling panel designed to equip & encourage those passionate about making a difference. Bring your friends, volunteers & colleagues to this free event. Please join us as we learn, connect & work together for stronger communities.
Date: Thursday, 22nd October 9.00AM – 12.30PM
Venue: Crossway Baptist, Burwood East, VIC
Register today to secure your spot: coachnetwork.org/together-2026

We can’t wait to see you there!

14/07/2026

Together for Communities is back! Hear from a range of speakers sharing practical insights & stories of hope, connection & community transformation.

Our keynote speaker, Ian Dicks is Dean of Ministry Practice & Lecturer in Ministry Engagement & Missiology at Tabor College, Adelaide. The day will also feature a story telling panel designed to equip & encourage those passionate about making a difference. Bring your friends, volunteers & colleagues to this free event.

Please join us as we learn, connect & work together for stronger communities.

Date: Thursday, 1st October 9.30AM – 1:00PM
Venue: Tabor College, SA
Register today to secure your spot: coachnetwork.org/together-2026

We can’t wait to see you there!

25/06/2026

What a great story from Thrive Locall! Thrive Connect - a weekly gathering which supports seniors & people living with disabilities, has knitted over 330 beanies for people experiencing homelessness as well as toys & blankets for Care Kits for Kids QLD & patients at Mater Hospital. Our very own Megan Micalizzi , who also works as a Chaplain at Mater Hospital gave the knitted toys & blankets to those she visited.

Thrive Connect is an EFC group based in Queensland.

05/04/2026

On Easter Sunday, we celebrate Jesus’ victory over death!

23/03/2026

Mark's been travelling across the nation the last 2 weeks!
Discussing and sharing how to build communities with a strengths based empowering discipleship culture as we walk alongside those living in poverty.
Starting in Melbourne at Crossway LifeCare - thank you Matt Jones for leading the workshop!
in Adelaide at The Salvation Army Australia- Thank you Ali Halls and Pheonix
At Tabor College in SA - Thank you Ian Dicks
At Christies Beach Baptist Church - thank you Stephen Spence
In Tasmania at The Salvation Army - thank you Dean and Vicki Clarke
In Queensland at Hervey Bay Baptist Church - Thank you Jo Lambden
Maryborough Baptist Church - Thank you Nicky Nikki Goodwin-Tebbutt
Maryborough Uniting Church Thank you Delma Lovell

What a great start to the year!!

Empowered Faith Communities

27/02/2026

What a great start to the year!

The 1st EFC workshop in Victoria was at full capacity! It was so good to meet with these wonderful people from different denominations who want to see transformation in their local communities.

Faith Church
New Peninsula
Crossway Baptist

Working together to see community transformation

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Burwood East, VIC
3149

Website

https://efc.org.au/

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