partner organisations
We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the following organisations as we believe strongly in their ethos and necessity in our local and global communities.
Whilst these organisations do not benefit financially from monies given towards the Riverview Trust (though they are not necessarily precluded from receiving funds through the Trust or Church), they are, from time to time, endorsed at various events hosted by Riverview Church. There are also many individuals attending Riverview who contribute towards these organisations.
For more information, please contact them directly.
the gospel
REASONS TO BELIEVE
Reasons To Believe Australia is a group of evangelical Christians committed to promoting and supporting the work of Reasons To Believe International. They are an interdenominational ministry established to communicate the uniquely factual basis for belief in the Bible as the wholly true Word of God and for personal faith in Jesus Christ. Members in Sydney and Perth conduct presentations and ministry to churches, schools, university groups, Bible colleges and home groups. Specifically, they provide Biblically sound, scientifically valid answers to questions about God, the Bible and the physical creation.
the poor
COMPASSION
Compassion Australia is a Christian ministry working in partnership with local churches in developing countries and sponsors worldwide to help some of the world's poorest children and their families through child sponsorship. Compassion's ministry is Christ-centered, child-focused and church-based. Compassion believes in releasing children from poverty through spiritual, economic, social, physical and emotional support.
TRANSFORM CAMBODIA
Transform Cambodia is committed to the transformation of the lives of street children in Cambodia. The mission operates under sound Christian and business principles, through individual centres, each ministering to 85 children. Transform Cambodia works with Australian churches that sponsor a centre, covering it and the children with prayer and financial support.
OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL
Opportunity International Australia is a global leader in providing Micro Enterprise Development (MED) services to poor entrepreneurs in 26 developing countries. MED includes the provision of collateral-free loans, training, mentoring and support in establishing small businesses which lift loan clients, their families and their communities out of chronic poverty. This working solution to poverty is all about dignity, empowerment, sustainability and hope.
All members of the OI Network are committed to providing opportunities for people in poverty to transform their lives, motivated by Jesus Christ's call to serve the poor without regard to race, ethnicity or religious affiliation and guided by four core values: respect, commitment to the poor, integrity and stewardship.
the community
MERCY MINISTRIES
Mercy Ministries, established over 20 years ago in the USA, provides a structured residential programme (a Mercy House) for young women aged 16 to 28 years who face life-controlling issues. Mercy Ministries equips these women with life principles and social skills, training in nutrition and fitness, career guidance and access to education, as well as counselling based on Christian principles.
With two houses already established in Australia (in Sydney and on the Sunshine Coast), we are looking forward to opening a third home in Perth in the not too distant future. Ongoing support is needed from financial partners for the running of the home. These finances go towards supporting a girl for one year at no cost. We support this vital ministry as the need of so many girls in our city is great.
www.mercyministries.com/mm_australia.html
SONSHINE FM
From humble beginnings, 98.5 Sonshine FM commenced broadcasting in 1988. Now in 2007 it speaks to over 140,000 Perth people every week, 100,000 of whom are unchurched. Online it averages 1.9 million individuals each month. However it's not just the thousands it influences that sets this ministry apart; it's the time for individuals in their greatest hour of need they aspire to reach with their off-air counselling service: the Sonshine CareLine. 98.5 Sonshine FM's mission is to communicate the love of Christ whenever and wherever possible, facilitating unity in the Christian community. However, in fulfilling this mission, 98.5 Sonshine FM recognises the need to grow.
