Since its foundation in February 1924, this church has gone on an incredible journey of growth, challenge, blessing, and favour with many real people encountering a real God.
Freshwater has a huge passion to see all people, everywhere, come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour. By experiencing the healing, life-giving power of God, every person is empowered to make a difference in the world.
It’s a church that desires not only to see every age group and nationality feel “at home”, but also to see the local church become everything that God intended it to be.
Freshwater has a huge passion to see all people, everywhere, come to know Jesus as their personal Lord and Saviour. By experiencing the healing, life-giving power of God, every person is empowered to make a difference in the world.
It’s a church that desires not only to see every age group and nationality feel “at home”, but also to see the local church become everything that God intended it to be.
STEWART & JANE MONCRIEFF
Stewart and Jane Moncrieff are the Senior Pastors of Freshwater Church. Their desire is to see each person empowered by the Holy Spirit to reach their God-given destiny.
With over 20 years of full time pastoring and ministry experience, Pastors Stewart and Jane are extremely passionate about making a really lasting difference in the city of Cairns. With two children, Joshua and Julia, and a huge heart for people, great things are lying ahead for us under their leadership.
MANDATE & VISION
Freshwater Church is all about equipping people to fulfill the ministry of Jesus.
Our mission is to be disciples for Jesus, people who love God, serve others and influence their world.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
MATTHEW 28:19
OUR RICH HISTORY
"What an incredible vision and footprint of land He has given us. I’m constantly grateful for the faith and sacrifice of those gone before us and thank God for them. I trust we who hold this future in our hands can be all faith-filled and confident in the provision of God. Their prayers still live. There is so much more."
PS STEWART MONCRIEFF
Our community of elders gathered testimonies together to bring us an incredible booklet detailing the amazing work of God in the early days of our church. Based on personal interviews, and punctuated with additional vision and comments from Senior Pastor Stewart Moncrieff, this booklet was released in the end of 2018.
Click on the link to have access to the full booklet.
Click on the link to have access to the full booklet.
VALUES
God and His local church as an authentic, praying, life-giving, loving and growing community – a place where you believe as well as belong.
People as healthy, whole, loving families and individuals who enjoy serving God together.
The Bible, as it is the key to access the power of God, and for people to make genuine, life-changing decisions for Jesus Christ.
The Great Commission where every genuine, Spirit-filled believer is actively involved in local, national or international outreach.
The Gospel at work, preaching, teaching, healing and discipling, which require us to put our faith into action.
Educating generations as the best way to significantly influence our future and create a legacy.
Creating a venue, a special place that will expand our capacity, and be a resource for the future, so that God’s will can be done in people’s lives.
Freshwater Church is an ACC church.