Executive Committee:
President/Secretary: Ps. Adem Xhafer (Cairns City Living Waters)
Vice President/Treasurer: Ps. Phil Bignill (Centenary Lakes Christian Community)
Committee: Ps. Brian Gesling (Cairns Wesleyan Methodist Church)
Committee: Carol Christopher (St John's Anglican Church)
Committee: Ps. John Kenway (Generations Church – The Beaches)

“The Cairns Christian Ministers Network is committed to be a body of actively fellowshipping Spiritual Leaders of Churches in the Cairns region. We are committed to being in unity in our role as called and appointed shepherds of Christ to our great City. The unity we share brings us together to pray for our City that God’s abundant mercy may be poured out upon us and that all Cairns region should know Him.”


John 13:34-35 - ³⁴A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. ³⁵ By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”

1 Corinthians 12:12-13 - ¹² For as the body is one and has many members, but all the members of that one body, being many, are one body, so also is Christ. ¹³ For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, whether slaves or free—and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.

Psalm 133 - A Song of Ascents. Of David. - ¹ Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! ² It is like the precious oil upon the head, running down on the beard, the beard of Aaron, running down on the edge of his garments.  ³ It is like the dew of Hermon, descending upon the mountains of Zion; for there the LORD commanded the blessing, life forevermore.

Biblical Foundations for Unity:

All members agree to embrace the Apostles Creed or the Nicene Creed and Vision and Values Statement in the Cairns Christian Ministers Network Constitution.

Functions and Connection:

There will be among us those who feel passionate about different aspects of our relationships and role to our City.  However to move towards our vision we will need a balanced and inclusive approach.  Hence the following will give opportunity for our vision to be fulfilled.

• To meet once monthly for matters related to our broad Christian Community and our role and responsibilities to the City.  (While necessary, this forum alone does not give opportunity to develop closer relationships)
• To meet weekly in Suburban / Regional Small Groups for Prayer and support for our City and each other. (Here effective relational support and encouragement can grow along with effective prayer and Intercession for the City)

Our Relational Values:

The following core values define a Christlike basis for mutual trust and respect in our work together in the service of Christ and His Kingdom.

• We are committed to a spirit of love and acceptance for each other. We recognise and celebrate our diversity, and in humility accept our need of each other as fellow members of the Body of Christ. (Romans 12:4-5.)
• We are committed to uphold the dignity and integrity of our fellow ministers in words and actions both publicly and privately. (1 Corinthians 12:24-26)
• We are committed to the support and encouragement of each local church or congregation as being a gift of Christ’s love for Cairns. (Ephesians 4:5-6)
• We are committed to promoting the value of our unity in Christ to both our congregations and the broader community. (Ephesians 4:13)
• We are committed to open and caring responses to each other regarding congregational members and their transfers between churches.
• We are committed to resolving conflict in a Biblical manner (Matthew 18) as an intentional response toward maintaining our relationships in the humility of our Lord Jesus Christ. (Colossians 3:12-15)