OUR HISTORY
THE BEGINNING
In 1970 Wayman and Nelda Mitchell moved to Prescott to take over a small, struggling congregation. Shortly after arriving, God saved a number of young hippies who were very different than anyone in the church. But as they were welcomed, God began to pour out His Spirit on the congregation. As Pastor Mitchell sought to reach young people, they saw the possibilities of the “coffee-house” concert ministry. At the first concert they ever tried as an evangelistic tool, more than 200 young people attended, with many saved. Out of this a regular concert ministry was birthed. Two nights a week, bands played, testimonies of salvation were given and the Gospel was preached, with many being saved each night.
THE VISION
From the beginning, Pastor Mitchell understood that concert ministry was to be a training ground of ministry development; It was run by young people who were committed to Jesus and His church. From the beginning, people who had been radically converted sought to share with others what God had done in them. Personal evangelism began to be one of the basic foundations of the church. Then came impact teams: Groups of people that would travel to other nearby cities to help people experience what God was doing here. Over time, God began to reveal His plan of discipleship: Training young couples for ministry within a local church.
THE NATIONS
In 1973 the first couple was launched directly into the ministry – and God blessed them! Churches then began to be planted throughout the Southwestern United States, and then further across America as converts prayed for the Gospel to be preached in their hometowns.
1978 the first couple was planted into another nation – Australia; and we discovered the Gospel worked there, just like it did here. After that, churches were planted in Mexico, Holland and Germany then as we came to understand God’s global mission more and more, churches began to be planted throughout the world. To date, there are over 3,400 churches throughout the United States and the World.
OUR PASTOR
ISRAEL SEUFALE
Israel & Hillary Seufale
Israel got saved 7 years ago at The Potter’s House Liverpool Church. Whilst chasing a dream to play in the NRL, he was also battling depression and overwhelming suicidal thoughts. In a place of brokenness, he looked up a church online and found The Potter’s House Liverpool, there he encountered God’s love and transforming power, finding hope, healing and purpose. His life was radically changed and today alongside his wife and daughter, Israel is now pastoring a new church in the city of Marayong sharing the same message of hope that set him free.
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Pastor Israel and Hillary Seufale were launched out of the 2024 NSW Bible Conference out of the Potters House Liverpool church to pioneer in the city of Marayong, dedicated to helping people discover the life-changing hope of Jesus. With a heart for the community, they are committed to sharing God's love, guiding individuals in their faith journey, and building a strong, Christ-centered community.
Our Vision
The vision of The Potter's House Christian Church in Marayong is to fulfill Jesus’ Great Commission in Mark 16:15 “Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to every person".
CHANGING LIVES
MAKING DISCIPLES
REACHING THE WORLD
“To build a community of contagious Christians that will have impact by planting and supporting Churches all over the world.”
- Vision statement