Welcome to Church
We would love to get to know you and help you get connected.
Simply fill out the welcome form below, and we’ll reach out to you soon. For more details about our Sunday services, keep reading below.
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What to ExpectSunday Services at 10am.
Our Sunday services provide a space to explore and deepen your faith while fostering community.
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Sunday morning gathering at 10am
The main gathering is held in the stadium at the Goodlife Community Centre, 100 Buderim Pines Dr, Buderim. Kids and Youth church run concurrent to the 10am gathering. Afterwards stay and share in tea, coffee, and conversation.
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100 Buderim Pines Dr
Buderim QLD 4556 -
The bulk of the parking is located at the rear of the building. Disabled parking is available at the front, side and rear of the building. Parking is free and there are no time limits.
Church is held in the sports stadium, located on the lower level. If you have children you can check them in at the upstairs foyer.
If you are entering from the rear carpark you will enter on the upper level of the building. There is both lift and stair access to the lower level.
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Goodlife is a member of the Qld Baptist churches. We believe that God has called us, as a local church and part of the global church to faithfully follow Christ and join in the mission to see all people come to a knowledge of the love of God and God’s plan to renew all things.
We desire that everyone that is part of Goodlife Community Church can find a deep connection with God and contribute to forming a rich community with one another.
We believe that the good life that God intends for us includes:
Connection
Contribution
Celebration
Transformation
Mission
You can find out more about Goodlife’s heart and mission at our regular New to Goodlife morning tea gatherings.
Team
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Lead Pastor
Pastoral Care Team
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Associate Pastor
Pastoral Care TeamJoren loves both teaching the bible and adventure sports; and he is passionate about combining the two. You can often find him surfing or riding his bike, while supporting people as they learn about and experience Jesus.
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Worship Pastor
Pastoral Care TeamJordy Merry is a filmmaker, photographer, director, musician, producer, husband and dad with a passion for telling stories that point people towards Jesus. His heart is to create spaces where people can encounter God, live passionately and discover the beauty of His presence in the everyday.
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Associate Pastor
Pastoral Care TeamLaura loves creating safe spaces for young people to grow in relationship with God and the community around them. Laura has been part of church ministry and global missions for many years now and loves connecting with new people and experiencing God through different cultures.
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Community Pastor
Lifehouse Director
Pastoral Care TeamRuth has been part of the Goodlife Community Centre since 1989; having grown up and served in a variety of roles she carries the DNA of Goodlife. Her current role facilitates connection into community where belonging, health and hope are found. She has a special interest in practical care where needed and pastoral support.
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Communications Director
Emma and her family have been part of the Goodlife community for over 30 years. She loves the heart of Goodlife to see people flourishing physically, emotionally and spiritually. With a background in marketing and counselling, she brings a unique blend of expertise to her role.
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Kids Director
Pastoral Care TeamLoving all things fun and joyful, Emma brings expertise as an early childhood educator to the role of Kids’ Pastor. The result? A kids ministry that is full of life, vibrancy, empathy with a heart to see kids of all ages grow in their relationship with Jesus.
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Youth Director
Pastoral Care TeamIsaac has been part of the Goodlife community since 2019 and joined the youth team in 2023. Now serving as the Youth Intern, he leads the ministry while studying a Bachelor of Theology at Morling College.
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General Manager of Operations & Pastor
Pastoral Care Team