Jesus

Everything we believe and
everything we do is because of Jesus

WHO IS JESUS?

Jesus is the greatest person who ever lived. There have been many people who have made an impact on the world, but none has changed the course of history like Jesus. His teachings have formed the moral framework of our laws and values. Countless charities, hospitals and schools have been founded in his name. Even the way we designate time is centred around him.

How did a lowly carpenter from an obscure town 2,000 years ago become the central figure of the human race?

The answer comes when we realise that Jesus is more than just a wise teacher or a religious leader.

We would love to help you discover who Jesus is for yourself. Come join us on Sunday or send us a message.

  • Jesus is one with God the Father and the Holy Spirit in an eternal loving relationship within the Trinity. He concealed his divinity and was born as a man through the virgin Mary. As a human, he experienced the temptations and hardships of being human but remained sinless throughout his life.

  • Jesus spent much of his time not with the religious, but rather, those who had wandered far from God – people like you and me. Although he was innocent, Jesus sacrificed his life on the cross to pay the penalty for all our wrongdoings so that we might be forgiven and reconciled with God.

  • Three days after his death, Jesus came back to life to prove that he is God and to show his victory over the powers of evil and darkness. He gathers his followers together as his family to love one another and obey his teachings. He sends the Holy Spirit to transform and empower us to become more like him each day.

  • When Jesus was on earth, he gave us glimpses of a better world – a world where illness and disease are healed, natural disasters are under control, the poor and the outcasts are welcomed, and even death is defeated. Jesus promised that he will come back one day to this a permanent reality and rid the world of evil forever.

  • The Bible is a historical account of God's plan to bring people into relationship with him through Jesus. It also tells us God’s design for the world and how to make sense of all the ups and downs of life. It’s no wonder that the Bible is the best-selling book of all time!

We are a church with a vision to see individuals, families and communities transformed by the gospel to the glory of God alone.

We are here to:

GATHER

under God’s Word

GROW

in Christ-likeness

GO >>>

out with the gospel

Our values:

  • Bible: our absolute & sufficient authority

  • Welcoming: for all ages & backgrounds

  • Evangelism: heart for the lost and ready to speak

  • Discipleship: disciples who make disciples

  • Serve: everyone serving with joy

  • Train: raise up the next generation of leaders

Our Story

Grace Church International was founded in 1985 as the English ministry of Grace Chinese Christian Church. It was started in response to the needs of the children of Chinese migrants. But as time went on, our desire grew for those who lived in our neighbourhood as well. In God's kindness, he has brought people from a variety of ethnicities to our church. Today we have people from all ages and backgrounds in our church family.

We are part of the network of Christian Community Churches Australia.

GCCC
CCCAust NSW
History

Our Team

Ernest Chiang

  • Pastor Ernest is married to Carmen and they have a son Jacob. As someone who was born in Hong Kong but grew up in Sydney, he enjoys the best of both Eastern and Western culture.

    Ernest has a long association with Grace Church (going back to 2004) but formally became the pastor in May 2015.

  • Pastor David worked for twenty years as a designer in Melbourne while completing theological studies, before joining Grace Church as an Associate Pastor in 2026.

    In Melbourne David met his lovely wife Sharon, grew a love for Jesus and His Church, and acquired an appreciation of coffee.

    If you see someone with a coffee mug in hand and hear a big laugh, that is probably Pastor David - come say hi, he'd love to meet you!

  • Lisa grew up at Grace Church, but it wasn’t until her twenties that she came to know the Lord personally. She now serves part-time at church in many areas, including communication, cross-generational ministry, community engagement, mobilisation and administration. She is passionate about connecting and relating to her church family.

    In 2024, Lisa joined Ministry Training Strategy (MTS) after 3 decades in the corporate world. She is the Donor Relationship Manager at MTS and excited about using her professional skills for a new purpose and direction.

Ethan Moxham

  • Ethan loves helping people go deep in God’s Word and discover the joy of truly knowing and enjoying Jesus — whether that’s one-on-one over coffee, in small groups, or from the pulpit.

    He’s currently studying at Moore Theological College full-time and working one day a week here with us at Grace Church as a Student Minister.

    With a background in carpentry, videography, hospitality, and funerals, Ethan brings a unique mix of practical skills and a big heart for people.

    He’s married to Emma, and together they love long drives down the south coast of NSW, exploring new and fun food spots, sipping great coffee, and hanging out with their dog, Selah.

Training for Gospel Ministry

We are passionate about training people for ministry. We have opportunities for those interested in an MTS apprenticeship or being a student pastor.

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