Everyday Church, a close-knit church community of around 100 people, recently celebrated the opening of their new church facility in Neerabup, located 36 kilometres North of the Perth CBD. After 10 years of the congregation saving and searching, Pastors Mel and Jacob Hill are thrilled to have a permanent home for their growing congregation.
“It’s been a long journey to owning our own building, but we’re so grateful to finally have our own space,” said Mel. “The set up and pack down in our rented facilities every week for over a decade was really taking a toll on our teams, so this new building is a huge relief.”
The new facility provides Everyday Church with opportunities to better serve their community. In a highly visible location and with a prominent cross on the front of the building attracting visitors and sparking community interest, the church is excited to deepen relationships and make an impact.
“We’re not just here on Sundays – our heart is for everyday life and ministry,” Mel explained. “Having this building means we can be a presence and resource in the community throughout the week. We’ve already seen a rise in pastoral interactions thanks to our permanent presence in the community.”
The opening celebration brought together not just the Everyday Church family past and present, but also local leaders, chaplains, and even some of Mel and Jacob’s own family members who don’t yet know Jesus. It was a powerful picture of the church’s vision to be a light in their new neighbourhood.
“We want to see people grow in their relationship with God and find purpose and destiny in Him,” said Mel. “That’s what a thriving ministry looks like to us.”
With the support of Baptist Financial Services, Everyday Church was able to navigate the challenges of securing its own facility. Now settled in, the congregation is ready to pour into the wider Wanneroo community and see lives transformed by the gospel.
“We both have testimonies of God’s redemption from drug addiction and darkness,” Mel shared. “Our prayer is that the same hope and freedom we’ve found would reach the families in this area who are struggling.”
As Everyday Church members look ahead to 2025, they’re believing for continued growth, expanded ministry, and a deepening impact in the city of Wanneroo. With their new home as a launching pad, Pastors Mel and Jacob are excited to see what God has in store and are already seeing opportunities for future expansion.