Missionaries in Queensland, Australia
Southern Cross Ministries
Jim and Becky Newman with teenage sons, Daniel and Andrew, began their ministry in Australia in 2003. Previous ministries include 12 years of missionary work in Grenada as well as short-term work in Mexico, St. Vincent, and Haiti.The first church they planted in Australia was the Toowoomba International Christian Church. In the fall of 2007 they planted a second church, Eastern Downs Church of Christ, twenty miles from Toowoomba in the town of Pittsworth. In early 2010 a third church was planted in the town of Westbrook. These two new churches are currently meeting in homes while they worship, study God's Word, and continue to grow.
Jim established, prepares lesson materials and teaches at the Southern Cross Bible Institute (SCBI) in Toowoomba. Distance education through SCBI correspondence courses was expanded in 2006 to include internet courses that now serve more than 100 students worldwide. Jim travels throughout the Philippines to hold seminars, teach students and church leaders, and to preach in local churches. With specific incorporation efforts underway for this ministry, to be named Australian Christian Training Ministries, plans are to locate a building to house an office, classrooms, and space for their 2,500 item library. This resource/ministry center will be open to the public.
Jim and Becky are both graduates of Kentucky Christian College. Jim earned his M.A. at Johnson Bible College and studied at Abilene Christian University and at Hope International University. Becky also earned a degree in Primary Education at the University of South Queensland and is registered to teach in Australia. The Newmans hold dual citizenship in the U.S.A. and in Australia. Daniel and his wife, Samantha, graduated from Johnson Bible College in 2009 and joined the ministry of his parents.
Contact Information
Jim and Becky Newman
P. O. Box 394
Drayton North QLD 4350
Australia
Phone: 1-513-276-4519
E-Mail: jim@scmaustralia.net
Website: www.scmaustralia.net .
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Bill Baugus
1672 Oakland Locust Ridge Rd.
Mt. Orab, OH 45154
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