
ACC International Missions Ltd
ABN: 66 077 367 223
Address: 5/2 Sarton Road,
Clayton VIC 3168, Australia
Email: info@accim.org.au
Phone: +61 3 8516 9600
It’s a simple idea that continues to change the lives of people all around the world. Give one day’s salary to help ACCI reach families and communities in need.
Our vision is for a world where all people have the opportunity to hear the gospel and the freedom to express their faith; where the principles of justice and equality are realised; and where individuals, families and communities are empowered to be the change in their world, with equal voice and value.
Our mission is to transform communities and nations one life at a time, by developing holistic sustainable solutions to combat injustice and poverty, and reinstate the value of life. We aim to promote equal access to the rights and services that protect life and human dignity.
ACCI abide by the ACC Statement of Faith where all people regardless of race, gender or social status have intrinsic value and inherent dignity. The church has a crucial role to play in defending the rights of the marginalised. The root cause of poverty is injustice and social exclusion. Those living in poverty are rights holders not objects of charity. The process of development should be empowering and should amplify the voice of the marginalised.
“As you take the time to read through this 2019 report – which we are proud to have completely digitised for the first time – I pray you will be reminded of the difference your generosity continues to make for the individuals, families and communities it is reaching. Thank you, as always, for your dedicated partnership and support in all of these endeavours. May you be blessed in this time of great uncertainty and join with us at ACCI in believing for a future full of even greater fruitfulness, as we work together for the glory of God’s Kingdom…”
“ACCI Missions total revenue for 2019 was $3.5 million. We have continued to maximise the proportion of funds that reach the field, with 76.5% of total expenditure directed to field worker support, missions partners and projects during the year. Our staff costs reduced slightly down to 11.5% of total expenditure as a result of internal efficiencies…”
In June 2019, Nathan and Brooke Dissanayeke, along with children Bella, 6, and Malachi, 2, left their home in Newcastle and moved to Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo to plant a new church called ‘The Brave’. Here they share some of their learnings and challenges so far, and the hope they hold for their city and their nation…
In a nutshell, what does the ‘sending’ process look like? “We like to think of the sending process as a coaching process. Every field worker applicant already comes with a range of skills, training, experiences and qualifications, and our goal is to help them move from where they are now, to using all that previous learning, skills and experience on the mission field…
“Why didn’t somebody tell me about this before I came here?” Preparing for life and ministry in another cultural context is no trivial matter! Particularly if it’s someone’s first time engaging in long-term overseas missions. We’ve heard this agonised question too many times! In response, ACCI has created a new online intercultural missions training course, which covers the perspectives and skills most relevant to engaging in effective cross-cultural life and ministry.
In 2000, Hope College was established in Beira, Mozambique. Since then, ACCI field worker, Robbie Housen, has seen over 50 churches planted in 7 out of the 10 Provinces across Mozambique, and countless lives and communities impacted by the Gospel. The College is a live-in leadership, mentoring, training and church planting centre raising up the next generation of leaders in Mozambique…
In 2015, ACCI Field workers, Maija and Andrew Thomas moved to Cambodia and planted a church called The Together Co. Maija and Andrew have continued to see God move through their ministry as they focus on reaching the young people of Phnom Penh.
In the video below, hear about how Dinet’s life has been changed since she first came to a meeting at The Together Co.
It wasn’t long after Phillip Porcheron was saved that he felt God calling him to missions. Not knowing where or how God would use him, Phillip began serving faithfully in his church, taking whatever opportunity he could to learn and grow in his faith. He served as a musician, home group leader, deacon and later, as a lay pastor. He also attended Bible college and worked with Teen Challenge as a counsellor and coordinator…
In April 2017, after almost 10 years serving with Teen Challenge – first in Kazakhstan and then in Georgia – Blair and Althea and their sons Locky and Jesse made the move into a new mission field. They now work as part of Christ International Church Mission (CIC); a live-in discipleship program which provides Bible training and community development skills for new Iranian Christians.
Give one day’s salary to change the lives of children, families and communities around the world. In 2019, our supporters – made up of churches, individuals and businesses – gave a total of $111, 932 through 1Day for ACCI relief projects. Thank you to everyone who gave so generously in 2019.
In Beira, Mozambique, Katrina and Isac Condesse are supporting churches to build stronger children’s ministries. Through The Living Word Ministries, the Condesse’s have developed a biblically based children’s church curriculum which they provide to churches, alongside training for children’s church leaders. They also provide general ministry support and encouragement for pastors by hosting regular training seminars. And each year, the team provides school bags to local children who come from disadvantaged backgrounds.
In 2019, ACCI’s 1Day program supported The Living Word Ministries’ school bag project, as well as recovery efforts after Cyclone Idai.
Short-term missions trips (STM) are an important part of overseas missions and development; providing support to our missionaries and giving Australian teams a chance to expand their thinking and see the work they’re making possible. But for trips to have a positive impact in overseas communities, and support long-term sustainable change, they must be approached wisely and should always involve detailed planning.
To support people in their preparation for overseas STM trips, ACCI has developed an ethical short-term missions and volunteering online training course and toolkit. It is intended for prospective volunteers, team members and missions pastors, as well as sending and receiving organisations. The course, which is available at ethicalmissionstrips.org contains a decision- making framework, based on Christian ethics, which teaches people how to consider what is ‘good’ and ‘right’ (the basics of ethics) when making decisions.
In this way, teams and individuals can learn how to make ethical decisions – which consider all those involved in their trip – both before they depart and during the STM context they’ll be a part of.
Here’s a quick look at some of the key questions the site helps teams answer in advance of their trip.
The site also contains a range of useful resources for organisations and individuals, including policy documents, communications guidelines, due diligence checklists and a post-trip action list.
PanAsia brings together field workers, pastors and others passionate about missions and justice to be inspired, challenged and equipped.
Those who attend are given a comprehensive view on all that is happening in the world of ACCI Missions & Relief. Delegates are inspired as ACCI field workers share themselves about the incredible work they are doing around the world. There are also great opportunities to build relationships with these field workers, staff and others passionate about missions.
This event has grown in popularity year after year.
Missions Director, ACC
International
Lead Pastor, Desert Life Church
Campus Pastor, Faith Christian Church.
Appointed February, 2020
Head of Social Justice,
Hillsong Australia
Global Director, Enjoy Church
State President, ACC QLD & NT.
Appointed April, 2020
Senior Pastor, Faith Christian Church.
Concluded in November, 2019
Oceania Talent Director, EY.
Concluded in April, 2020
ACCI Missions is an ACNC registered charity.
This means ACCI Missions is listed on the ACNC’s Charity Register and is regulated by the ACNC. The Register has information about charities’ operations, including who runs it, how charities spend their money, if they are up to date with their reporting and if any compliance action has been taken against them.
ACCI Missions is a Missions Interlink member.
Missions Interlink Associates that are incorporated within Australia accept and adhere to the Missions Interlink Accreditation Standards.
The ACNC External Conduct Standards will impact on how Australian churches manage their overseas missions program. ACCI Missions & Relief has had to comply with external standards of good practice in overseas missions for many years and we have in place existing policies and procedures that will ensure our compliance with these standards. Based on our experience and our understanding of ACC Churches and their missions programs, we have tried to provide a pathway through this challenging new area of compliance.
For more information read our External Conduct Standards FAQ.
ACCI Missions recognises that listening to and responding to feedback, concerns and complaints is integral to our commitment to achieving the high standards and ensures accountability to all stakeholders.
Anyone wishing to provide feedback or lodge a complaint regarding the conduct of ACCI Missions, please contact the General Manager at complaints@acci.org.au or the Director at info@accim.org.au
The total revenue for ACCI Missions for 2019 was $3.5 million. The graph below provides a high-level overview of how funds were spent.
A copy of the full audited General Purpose Financial Statements for ACC International Missions Inc is available for download here.
ACCI One Life partners support the growth of global missions by giving towards ACCI’s administrative costs. The generosity of these partners allows us to staff our operations centre with skilled and passionate people who can provide vital support and advice to our missionaries and field workers around the world.
OneLife partnerships have also helped fund the development of our Intercultural Missions Course, which will train the next generation of missionaries. Lastly, OneLife support enables us to help churches throughout Australia see the difference their giving is making in the field.
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