Our Story
Lifeforce Church, under the leadership of Pastors Nigel and Stephanie Habner,
is a Christian Church affiliated with International Network of Churches (INC).
Lifeforce Church, under the leadership of Pastors Nigel and Stephanie Habner,
is a Christian Church affiliated with International Network of Churches (INC).
Christian Outreach Centre (now known as INC) began in 1974 in Brisbane, Queensland under the
leadership of Pastor Clark Taylor. In 1977, COC numbered over 1,000 people and began planting further
churches within the State. By 1988, the movement had grown significantly within Australia, into New Zealand and the Solomon Islands. In 2009, Pastor Ashley Schmierer, who is based in Brighton, England, was elected
into the position of International President. In 1978, COC became involved in academic education and currently
has three schools which are in Brisbane, Toowoomba and Nambour. Christian Heritage College was
established in Brisbane in 1986, providing university level degrees with a Christian perspective.
Lifeforce Church History
Lifeforce Christian Outreach Centre began in 1987, under the leadership of Pastors Graham and Helen Hill.
At the commencement of 1996, the leadership of the church transferred to Pastors Kevin and Beverley Dales.
The church moved to its' current venue, 1405 Golden Grove Road, Golden Grove at the end of 2000. This venue opportunity was made possible by a generous offer from the Tea Tree Gully Community Church to erect
buildings on a portion of their land. In 2019, Pastors Kevin and Beverley Dales handed the leadership of the
church to Pastors Nigel and Steph Habner.