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Jisas wantaim exists to equip, empower and enable a new generation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian leaders, to see them standing on their own two feet as a Kingdom building mission force.
A great partnership between Jisas wantaim and Praxis!

A great partnership between Jisas wantaim and Praxis!

This year eight young adults have committed to studying a Diploma in youth work which started on Feb 11 They are currently studying Cert IV then going on to complete a Diploma over the next 2 years… All the participants are working out of Dhiiyaan Northside Church for their practical...
The D:12 Report!

The D:12 Report!

D12 fits our mission to see emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian leaders equipped. The unique aspects of D12 were its 12 week commitment to leadership development in the context of intentional community; it involved exploring identity and theology, action/reflection learning, leader and peer mentoring, and involved practical ministry...
Yaru

Yaru

The Yaru Facility has been really busy with lots of use over the last months of 2012 as well as being the setting for the annual dhiiyaan family camp. There have been a number of groups who have been hosted at Yaru, both external and internal to Jisas wantaim. It...
What have we been up to...

What have we been up to…

We’ve been busy putting together a strategic plan for Jisas wantaim that will help serve us for the next 3 years! Another significant administrative move has been to prepare to have Uncle Graham come onto the Leadership Clan (the board of Jisas wantaim). This became necessary as it allows a...
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Join us in prayer and praise!

Join us in prayer and praise!

Praise God for: 2012. A big year, where we were forced to lean on him. A key word from God… to “build it”… it has brought clarity and conviction to the team. The small stories in amidst all the activity. Small stories of personal victories and transformations; of leadings and insights. Please pray for: 2013!...
dhiiyaan Northside Church

dhiiyaan Northside Church

dhiiyaan had a year of fruit and learning last year. We learnt alot about the ministry and ourselves. We ha a fantastic conference to discuss the visions and directions of the key groups within the church and it was a very uplifting experience. We see dhiiyaan as a major focus for the next period of...
Walkabout news

Walkabout news

Whilst still dealing with various health and family matters, Walkabout were able to attend three key conventions recently — the Yamba, Tingha and Walgett Christian Conventions. This was a great encouragement to Walkabout and so too the organisers and attendees. Old networks were strengthened and new ones established. A key need has been for discipleships...

An interview with D12 participant: Neishon

Neishon, tell us about yourself: I’m 21, I’m aboriginal ,south sea islander my mob are the bundalung mob from northern new south wales! Tell us your story of coming to faith in Jesus: I’ve been coming to dhiiyaan for a bit over a year! I grew up around a lot of alcohol and drugs and...

Walkabout… have been driving about!

God had been speaking over time to Max & Tracey Conlon and sealing the vision of travelling around communities to extend his Kingdom. For both of them, there is an absolute assurance that this is God’s vision and call on their lives. They see Australia as a place of many nations, and to be witnesses,...

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