Meet Our Pastors
Pastor Sandra Ferens
Pastor Sandra enjoys teaching God’s Word and has Ministered in various aspects of Church life for 45 years.
Sandra loves to get involved with worship Ministry as a gifted leader, singer, and pianist. Sandra has a desire to bring people to God and see them use their gifts and talents for God’s glory.
In any spare time Sandra may have, she enjoys participating in fishing, puzzles and photography.
Pastor Doug Ferens
Doug has aspirations for growing people into the Church of God and seeing them succeed for His glory.
Down to earth, you will find him landscaping their section, and pottering in the garden.
Vision Statement
To raise up whole-hearted followers of Jesus Christ who will;
- Reach out and impact their community and nation for the kingdom of God.
- Grow in character, grace, and revelation knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ to become a whole person.
- Use their God given gifts and talents for encouraging and building up the Body of Christ, His church.
- Be prepared, ready and looking for the return of Jesus Christ to His church.
- To be a church that demonstrates the kingdom of God – His power and His glory.
- To partner with other churches and movements at local, national and international levels to fulfil the “Great Commission”.
Church Affiliation
Living Water Church is connected to Ministers Fellowship International (Australasia) commonly referred to as MFI.
MISSION STATEMENT OF MFI
MFI exists for three main purposes:
1. Facilitating Meaningful Relationships so that ministers may:
Find a sense of identification
Enjoy fellowship and community with those of like mind
Experience the benefits of mutual support
Receive protection through a commitment of accountability
2. Equipping and Enabling Ministers by:
Sharpening their ministry skills
Imparting knowledge of Biblical principles of successful Church life
Promoting awareness and evaluation of current trends
Sharing helpful ideas that will enhance their ministry
3. Promoting a Current Vision that:
The church of Jesus Christ may be glorious in its local expression
New churches may be planted and grow into maturity
Ministers and Churches experiencing difficulties may rely on trusted resources available to help through MFI
Core Values
God's Word
We are a Bible-believing Church.
We believe that the Bible is God’s inspired word and the final authority for the rule of faith and practice.
Jesus Christ
We are a Christ-centered church
The person of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, and what he accomplished at the cross is central to all we do. Through Him, we have a relationship with the Father God and the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit
We welcome the ministry and moving of the Holy Spirit and the development and release of His fruits and gifts.
Worship
We are a worshipping church
We seek to enjoy and experience the presence of God through powerful praise and intimate worship according to bible pattern.
Prayer
Discipleship
We are an equipping church
Our goal is to make disciples; motivating people to fulfil their God-given destiny.
Relationships
We are a loving church
Our goal is to love one another and to see that every person is cared for in such a way that they feel accepted, valued, and have a sense of belonging.
Outreach
We are an evangelistic church. Our goal is to reach those without Christ, both near and far, and influence our community for righteousness.
Relevance
We are a purposeful church. Our goal is to present the unchanging message of the gospel in a way that is meaningful and that is clearly understood by all, helping people grow in Christ.
Family
We are a family church.
We uphold the values of family and marriage and seek to bridge cultural and generational gaps to create a sense of community and family unity.
Excellence
We are a quality church
We believe God deserves the best we have to offer; therefore, we seek to maintain a high quality of excellence in everything we do to bring glory to God.
Integrity
We hold this as a filter of all others. Uprightness, honesty, trustworthiness, and godly character are foundational in all we do.