ABOUT US
Touchstone was started in 2008 in Melbourne by a missionary family from India who started working amongst a small group of overseas students and young migrant families from India. Over years of discipleship, the group formed a church with a God given vision for Revival & Restoration according to Amos 9:11 and Acts 15:16
“On that day I will raise up the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, and repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old;”
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The four pillars of Touchstone are found in Acts 2:42 Word of God , Prayer, Fellowship and Breaking of bread.
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The church runs on a SIMPLE & EFFECTIVE methodology and is run wholly by volunteers.
We believe, we all are missionaries planted in our local communities, living out the
complete & true Gospel, everyday.
PASTORS
Pastors Antony Deva & Surekha Fernando are the founding pastors of Touchstone and have served God together for the last 25 years. They have 2 children, Joshua & Joellyn and live in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs.
After serving as full time Pastors on the East Coast of India, they came to Melbourne with a God given burden for Revival & Restoration for the nations of the world living in Australia. The key focus is to teach the complete & true Gospel of Jesus Christ so the disciples of Christ can experience and express out this Gospel through their lives.
Both of them work to support their family as they serve the Lord and give the Gospel "without charge".
THE LEADERS
SHARLET & SANJEEV
Sanjeev & Sharlet have been with Touchstone from the early years. They have grown in the church serving and sharing the vision & teaching of Touchstone.
They live & work in Melbourne and are blessed with 2 beautiful daughters
RAJESH & MANASA
Rajesh & Manasa Touchstone from the inception when the church use dot meet in a home. The are passionate about the vision of the church and share the passion for youth and young families.
They've made Melbourne their home and are blessed with 3 beautiful children.