Beginnings
The Nambour Church of Christ, began on Sunday 21st January, 1945 in the home of Mr EJ Kingston, of Palmwoods, with approximately 10 people. “Breaking of bread and worship services commenced by a number of isolated brethren (brothers and sisters) of Churches of Christ in the Woombye, Nambour, and Palmwoods area. A.J. Fisher of the Gympie Church of Christ was responsible for initial moves that a cause proclaiming New Testament Christianity was initiated.” Various members in the Nambour, Woombye and Palmwoods areas made their homes available until the congregation was of such a size it was necessary for services to be held in the Palmwoods School of Arts.
History
It was felt that Nambour was the real centre and in approximately 1948 the meetings were therefore transferred to various halls in Nambour. Over the years, the church leadership and members have taken many steps of faith, including appointing staff, buying land, and moving location, constructing new buildings, pioneering initiatives in discipleship, children’s ministry, youth ministry, Christian education and mission. The Nambour Church of Christ has owned property and met for worship and ministry at Coronation Drive; 27-31 National Park Road; 34 National Park Road, and since September 2000, gathers at 22 National Park road – known as Sanctuary Park church of Christ. The church has been served by several ministers, and has been blessed with godly elders, many people coming to faith, using their gifts in ministry and mission, growing through discipleship and spiritual growth groups and has sent people to Bible College and supported local and overseas mission.
Timeline of Ministers
Year Pastors Assistant Pastors
1958 Mr. Vanham
1959 Graham Gibson
1960 Mr. Todd
1961 Dennis Usher
1962 Mr. Gaunson
1963 Ross McLean Geoff Hopson
1973 Alan Leane 1978 Faye Turnbull; 1980 Roy Dixon;
1981 Reg Charles; 1985 Stephen England
1989 Bruce Roberts
1991 Tony Gibson
1992 Bob Hobson
1993 Orrell Battersby Doug Fitzpatrick; Stuart White
2006 Eldership
2007 Norm Flett
2009 Tim McMenamin 2013 Rob Wolsley
2014 Barry Tramacchi 2017 Vaughan Cameron
2020 Steve Nixon