Who We Are
One Hope Community Church is a Christian church passionate about moving people in following Christ. We aim to develop and send people to grow disciples, care for people and reach the world with the good news of redemption and restoration in Jesus Christ.
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We believe in the universal Christian beliefs outlined in the Apostles' & Nicene Creeds, as well as holding to reformed theology & teaching. To find out more regarding our beliefs, please see our partnership section below.
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One Hope Community Church is a member of the Christian Reformed Churches of Australia. More detailed information about the denomination and its beliefs can be found at www.crca.org.au.
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Our contemporary services include singing, biblical teaching and prayer, with bible-based programs for children. We warmly invite you to join us on Sundays, and would love to meet you over a cup of tea or coffee following the service.​
Our Story
One Hope Community Church began as Wantirna Christian Community Church (WCCC), a church plant out of Box Hill Reformed Church, meeting for the first time at the Knox Gardens Community Hall in Argyle Way on June 14, 1992.
Paul Bearup was our first pastor and the church was very passionate about reaching the local community and young families, which continues today. On July 2, 1995 WCCC was instituted as part of the Reformed Churches of Australia.
Ray and Wendy Rus arrived in March 1996 and ministered in our community for 14 years. Glenn Dekker joined as our pastor in 2007, continuing until 2018, when he embarked on another church planting venture. In 2007, we rented an old shop in Cavell Street to use as a church office and in 2011 we moved our Sunday Services across Stud Road to Scoresby Secondary College, where we changed our name to One Hope Community Church.
We purchased ‘Cavell Corner’ as a community hub for our programs. In 2022, we redeveloped our office and Cavell Corner into 'Community @ Cavell' - a new ministry centre designed to help us continue to reach out to the local community, looking to move people in following Christ in every context of our lives.
Our current Pastor, Andy Buchan, joined us with his family in November 2022. A Vicar (minister in training) is starting in December 2025.
Partnership
Anyone is welcome to attend our church at any time. However, we love people to join our One Hope family as partners rather than members.
We see partnership as a two-way street, where each person has responsibilities to the church and the church to its people. Partnership has certain privileges, like voting and leadership positions, as well as expectations like serving, giving and attendance.
We believe that through partnership, people will grow in their faith and the mission of God will be carried out in our various contexts.
Our Partnership Booklet contains more information on our beliefs, values and practices, as well as all that it means to be a partner at One Hope. To read more, click below and if you are interested in becoming a partner, please contact us.
Leadership Team
Staff
Jacqui Harvey
Community Connections Worker
Alarna Balint
Childrens Ministry Worker
Positions Vacant
YOUTH MINISTRY WORKER (0.3 FTE)
We are seeking a youth ministry worker to join our team in 2026.
One Hope Community Church is a Christian church passionate about moving people in following Christ
located in Scoresby, Victoria. We aim to develop and send people to grow disciples, care for people and
reach the world with the good news of redemption and restoration in Jesus Christ. One Hope Community
Church is a member of the Christian Reformed Churches of Australia.
Key Responsibilities
The role includes coordination and leadership of our weekly youth ministry program and leaders.
Requirements
We are seeking someone who is able to:
- facilitate the growth and expansion of One Hope’s ministries with youth and families.
- see the development and implementation of youth ministry for year 7 to 12 as it integrates with
the Church’s overall vision.
- see that the Youth Ministry Plan is owned and implemented, and support and inspire our youth
towards One Hope’s vision to Grow Disciples, Care for People and Reach the World.
Any offer of employment is subject to the applicant:
- agreeing to abide by, and uphold, the Code of Conduct;
- agreeing to become a partner at One Hope Community Church;
- successfully completing the relevant screening process, along with:
o passing a National Police Criminal Record Check; and
o holding a current WWCC.
A more detailed position description is available here.
Application
To apply, please send a copy of your resume and letter of application to admin@ohcc.com.au.