Exchange Church sees global missions as a high priority and essential in obedience to our calling from Matthew 28:18-20 and Acts 1:8.
Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV) – Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Our ministry involves working in partnership with other like-minded bodies and people to witness and advance God’s kingdom in various places at home and overseas. Paul wrote to the Philippians, “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now” (Phil. 1:3–5). Paul did not consider the Philippians to be merely helping him in his work, but as his partners. Exchange partner with mission organisations such as ‘Open Doors’ and ‘Compassion Australia’ to provide spiritual and practical support for individuals who connect with us. As partners in a ministry, we will not only offer our own help, but we will also want see people get involved who may take time to go and serve in different places and in ways to demonstrate the life and joy of Christ in us. We can also show our love and support for people and organisations who are committed to serve and expand the kingdom of God but without a partnership connection.
Exchange Mission Ministry aims to encourage all the Church. At Exchange we desire to keep our mission connections prominent for our remembrance of them in prayer. We aim to give regular updates that stir us to love and to good works and to generously support advancing God’s kingdom near and far. If you liked to know more, please reach out to us.
Rob Finster
As God’s people, we desire to follow Jesus: doing what he did and speaking as he did to reach people everywhere. This is our given commission: - to be on mission for Jesus, locally and to every part of the world so others become followers and disciples of Jesus.
Our partner friends serving in Mauritius, Damien and Hannah Tanner, together with their children Adelene, Liam and Josiah, commenced their service in August 2023. Damian works at the Lighthouse school to help develop and manage the school farm and to teach students farming skills to grow their own produce.
Our two friends (B & C) have returned to Asia after spending time with us in 2025. We are supporting them and some other couples in this friendly but sensitive region of Asia where they are settling in again and connecting with friends.