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that had withdrawn from that body, but subsequently broke up. The Deep Lead/Stawell Congregation was established in early 2012-but disassociated in 2014, the minister subsequently being called to a Reformed and Presbyterian Congregation in Rockhampton. The total following is about 30 people including
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to the exclusion of other translations," such as the NIV or NASB, although the church's website states that it was formed "out of a desire to maintain the standards of doctrine, worship and church government held by our Scottish spiritual forebears." The church website also states they "use the
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in 1988. A number of people in Hamilton also adhered to the Australian Free Church. In 1994 the Australian Free Church applied to join the
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The Australian Free Church was established in 1979 when Eric Turnbull (1928-2013) was removed from being a minister of the
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and took the more active part of the congregation with him. After several moves a church building was purchased in
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The Australian Free Church holds to the historic Presbyterian confessions, these are:
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but their application was declined. They have fraternal relations with the
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three ministers, one with seven children residing in Beaufort (Vic).
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Authorised Version (KJV) as the most faithful English translation."
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There are currently congregations in Chadstone, Beaufort and
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List of Presbyterian and Reformed denominations in Australia
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Presbyterian denominations established in the 20th century
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of the Australian Free Church was constituted in 2002.
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Separated from
Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia
Presbyterian
Australia
Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia
King James Bible
very Word of God
East St Kilda
Chadstone
Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland
Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)
Presbytery
Hamilton
Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Westminster Confession of Faith
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Westminster Larger Catechism
List of Presbyterian and Reformed denominations in Australia


"Places of Worship"
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Wantirna, Victoria


"Our History"

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