Welcome To Coast And Vines Church
Named after the distinctive location in which it was founded, Coast and Vines Church is a part of the Crosslinks Christian Network, an international Network of churches and ministries that share a commitment to see the kingdom of God come and the will of God being done throughout the world.
Since beginning in 2006, Coast and Vines has had a call to be a place of restoration. Restoring people to God and to one another, restoring Godly life patterns, and restoring community to bring transformation to regions.
We are a vibrant, community-focused church, committed to sharing the love, grace, and power of Jesus in our region and beyond.
OUR PASTORS
Joel and Lee-Anne have lived in the Fleurieu community for 15 years. They have been married for 17 years and have been blessed with three lovely children: Nora, Abel and Simeon. The Munro family loves the beach, sharing meals with others and planning for (or more realistically, dreaming of) adventures around the world.
For the last 20 years Joel has worked within Christian education, serving in various roles from Primary Teacher to School Principal. Lee-Anne has a degree in psychological science, has worked in various educational settings and is passionate about strengthening an authentic sense of community and inclusion.
In 2021, with some surprise, Joel and Lee-Anne felt a call into ministry. After much prayer and many grace filled conversations, God opened a door for them to return to Adelaide. So, at the start of 2022, Joel, Lee-Anne, and family returned from regional South Australia, and Joel took on the role of Associate Pastor here at Coast & Vines, where they had been in attendance for many years prior to moving.
Joel and Lee-Anne take great delight in journeying with others and seeing the restorative and redemptive work of Jesus take hold in the lives of all people. They have a genuine passion for community and a desire to see the hope of Jesus spread all around the globe.
OUR MISSION
Why do we exist? To follow Jesus, love people, and seek God's restoration.
Our intention is to be a vibrant, creative, and contemporary church where Jesus is encountered, people are empowered, and the community is enlivened – locally and globally.
We are committed to live with love, honour, hope, joy, grace, excellence, and generosity.
We will succeed by following Jesus, connecting in the community, serving others, and living generously.
'They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations'
- Isaiah 61:4
C&V Beginnings
Coast and Vines Church emerged from the transformative journey of its founding pastors, Rod and Alice Dowie, whose lives were forever changed by a profound encounter with Jesus in 1979. Saved out of a hippy/drug culture, they embarked on their newfound faith with joy and enthusiasm, quickly becoming involved with ministry.
Driven by a passion for families and the local church, and having been a part of leading two previous churches and helping to establish a Christian school in their local district, they both felt the call of God to plant a new church in their hometown Willunga. In 2006 they started Coast and Vines Church with just a few people attending. They spent the next 18 years pouring their heart and soul into nurturing the church family and the surrounding community.
As Rod and Alice embark on a well-deserved retirement, the church continues as a testament to their unwavering commitment to following Jesus and loving people.
New to Coast and Vines?
Here are some FAQs to help with your first visit.
Where are you?
Our church building is located in the centre of the historic township of
Willunga in South Australia, about a 50 minute drive south of Adelaide
City.
Head to our contact page for a map!
When do you meet?
Services are held weekly on a Sunday, at 10 AM (on a good day).
Details of other gatherings can be found on our connect page.
What can I expect at a Sunday service?
A service will generally go for up to 90 minutes. Kicking off at 10 AM
with around 30 minutes of praise and worship.
This is then followed by a short welcome and announcing of any church
notices.
Once per month we will spend about 10 minutes taking communion together.
Following this we hear a bible based message from Pastor Joel, a visiting
speaker, or from another church member. This message will normally go for
around 30 minutes.
The service is then followed up with more fellowship and more free coffee!
What about my kids?
We are a family-focused church and children are more than welcome!
After the time of worship and a short welcome message, children are
invited to attend one of our two children's programs. "JAM", for children
who are in kindy to year 2, and "His Kids" for children in years 3 to 7.
We also have a parent room that can be utilised if need be. This is
equipped with speakers and windows overlooking the auditorium so you don't
have to miss out on the service.
Visit our programs page for more details.
Are you a part of a denomination?
Yes, Coast and Vines is a Pentecostal church under the covering of the
Crosslinks Christian Network, whose vision is to see the Kingdom of God
come and the will of God being done throughout the world He loves.
Through strong accountable relationships and a dedicated leadership board,
they seek to enhance the calling and vision given to each of the member
churches.
Read more about Crosslinks here.
What sort of music do you play?
We have a number of creative and talented worship leaders who lead the congregation in a wide variety of worship songs, ranging from old hymns to new contemporary praise songs.
Where do I park?
Due to the limited amount of land on the church property, please make use of the parking roadside on Aldinga Road.
What do I wear?
We are very much a "come as you are" church, so please wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. We generally dress casual.
Can I watch online?
Yes! We live stream our Sunday services to our YouTube channel.
I have other questions!
Please get in touch with us using the contact form on our visit us page and we will happily answer your questions.