Reforming Church

Reforming Church first began in 2012 with a plan and prayer from St. John’s Presbyterian to send a team of 10 people (mostly university students) and were led by Russ Grinter, a then home missionary.  This “Lead Team” often met at 6am before work and / or Uni to plan, discuss, and pray that God would guide them in the process of planting a new church in Bendigo.  In doing so all effort was made to ensure that Jesus’ word and mission was kept at the centre of all decisions and plans.

Weekly Sunday gatherings began in February 2013 and were held at 5pm in various locations around south east Bendigo. During 2013, these meetings generally consisted of the lead team and several supporting members from our mother church, St John’s Bendigo Presbyterian. An evening meal was shared after the service ensuring healthy fellowship.

From 2013 to 2018 the church-plant grew as God gave the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6) and the congregation faced the problem of multiple location changes and limited places to meet. By God’s abundant grace Reforming was able to then purchase a building in East Bendigo that had been a play-centre, to now become affectionately known as Reforming House. This is where our story continues today, and we invite you to connect with Christ and His church and become part of this story with us.