Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Communion Together

    • Welcome to Communion Together Dr Brendan Roach
  • 2

    Pastor Wayne Swift

    • Relationship with God relationship with each other

    • The blood that was shed for our sins

  • 3

    Review this Course

    • Review this Course
  • 4

    Pastor Ruth Swift

    • Six keys to understanding communion Romans 8: 31-39

  • 5

    Pastor Dale Stephenson

    • The incredible love of God – He gave his Son

    • Humility in taking communion – we come broken

    • Exceedingly abundantly more…Ephesians 3:20

  • 6

    Pastor Peter McHugh

    • Salvation has come/a new identity Luke 19:9-10

    • Love one another as Jesus loves us John 3:16

    • Imitating what the Father is doing Luke 24:35

  • 7

    Pastor Arthur Cherrie

    • Remember the good things God has done 1 Samuel 30:6

    • Endured the cross for the joy set before him Hebrews 12:1-3

    • Personal reflection & examination 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

  • 8

    Pastor Warren McMartin

    • Living a transformed life – the blessing of communion

    • He took the sin/iniquities of us all Isaiah 53:6

    • Christ on the cross – the completed work John 19:28

  • 9

    Pastor Richard Kobakian

    • The life is in the blood John 6:53-54

  • 10

    Pastor Helen Kobakian

    • You have the power of God in you Ephesians 1:19-20

  • 11

    Pastors Phil Shand

    • Five benefits of the cross & communion Psalm 103:2-3

    • Jesus said IT is finished, the work is complete John 19:28-30

  • 12

    Pastor Tracey Shand

    • We are no longer slaves to sin Romans 8:15

    • Freedom: F.O.C.U.S (acronym teaching) John 8:36

  • 13

    Pastor Enzo Maisano

    • The intimacy of a meal together Luke 22:14-15

  • 14

    Pastor Don Gall

    • Confidence in the supremacy of Christ Colossians 1:15-20

    • Remembrance of the cross

  • 15

    Pastor Julie Gall

    • Thanksgiving for what he has done Mark 14:22-25

    • The freedom we have been given by Christ Isaiah 53:3-6

  • 16

    Pastor Cheryl Forrest

    • Looking forward to when Christ comes Luke 22:14-20

  • 17

    Pastor Eric Agyeman

    • What is remembrance? 1 Corinthians 11:24

    • Praise the Lord for what he has done Psalm 103:1-5

    • Jesus took our shame and guilt

  • 18

    Pastor Lucky Ekhator

    • A new covenant, a new way forward Ecclesiastes 3

  • 19

    Revd. Dr. Neville Carr

    • Creation was good, then came sin Genesis 3

    • Christ-like servant leadership Mark 10:42-45

    • Christian endurance & repentance Hebrews 12:1-3

    • Communion message: prayer of forgiveness 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

  • 20

    Pastor Dave Edgar

    • Putting our hope in his unfailing love Psalm 147:11

Instructor(s)

Pastor Dale Stephenson

Pastor Dale has been Senior Pastor of Crossway since January 2008. Known as an innovative and positive leader, Dale is a gifted preacher and teacher with a high respect for God’s Word, a proactive passion for evangelism and a strong commitment to equipping Christian leaders. Dale was previously Senior Pastor at New Peninsula Baptist Church (1996–2007). He is married to Edi and they have four adult children.

Pastor Wayne Swift

Wayne and Ruth have a passion for reaching lost people with the gospel of Jesus and seeing people become all that God intended them to be. They have been in ministry together for 30 years and have led Resound Church, (Melbourne) since 1998. In addition to leading Resound Church, Wayne serves as the National Leader of the Acts Global Churches while Ruth is a Network Leader overseeing and supporting many churches and pastors across the denomination. Wayne & Ruth have four daughters who are actively involved in Resound Church.

Pastor Peter McHugh

Peter and Lyn have been the Senior Ministers at Stairway, (Melbourne) since its inception in 1990. After becoming followers of Jesus in 1982 while separated, they experienced the incredible grace and love of God, who brought them back together and launched them on the adventure of a lifetime. They have three incredible children and are now the proud grandparents of eight grandchildren. Peter is highly regarded both nationally and internationally, for his love for the Body of Christ and in particular, his heart for Pastors. He has become a spiritual father to many, walking with leaders and speaking life into their communities. Lyn carries a passion for prayer and has significant prophetic insight into the plans and purposes for Stairway and our community. Both Peter and Lyn have responded to the call of God to position themselves and Stairway as a people who value the Presence of God, who love well and who express love for our community in a tangible way.