who we are

Life is a growing church made up of of people who.....

          love God, love people, and love living!

We 're excited about today and believe that every person on earth is important, special and valuable.  For this reason, we want to make a difference by empowering as many people as possible.  We want to see Aussies from every background and walk of life succeed in their lifetime.

Life, the church, was launched in Bankstown the first weekend of November 2002 and is connected to the Australian Christian Churches. LIFE's pastors are Alex and Julie Grancha. Previously, Alex and Julie worked as pastors at Hillsong, Sydney - the church which had been their home since 1984.

Alex has also planted two churches in the Philippines and ministered in Ghana, Nigeria, Denmark, Romania, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and USA.  He has lectured in a number of Bible Colleges locally and overseas. Julie has ministered as a singer in Zimbabwe as well as New Zealand and throughout Australia. 

Bankstown is a big multicultural city and Alex and Julie have a vision for its people. They believe that people need the chance to hear about the one who sacrificed all to save them, Jesus Christ.

LIFE  is a contemporary and welcoming church. Every Sunday our doors are filled with people from the world over: Asia, Africa, Latin America, Middle East, Europe, Oceania, and of course Australia! We'd love to meet you too. Come and see for yourself...

why we do it

At a time when people need hope more than ever, God can deliver it in spades. We believe that as Christians we have a responsibility to help our fellow men. Jesus called us to stand up, be counted, and make a positive impact on this world. It's what He did. We also believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God and are guided by its eternal teaching. In the Bible we read that God has declared to us.....

"I know the plans that I have for you. Plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."

LIFE is in Bankstown for a purpose.....

To help people know this wonderful God who created us and gives true hope for our lives.

LIFE church services provide helpful teaching for today. You are invited to come and hear for yourself in a friendly atmosphere. We'll even brew a fresh coffee or tea for you!

We are also involved in doing our part to help the community of Bankstown. Teams and individuals from LIFE visit hospitals, nursing homes as well as teach and train at the local high school. Our communtiy arm Network LIFE has conducted programs such as GO7 which equip unemployed mothers returning to the workforce and students leaving school. We have also assisted overseas refugees needing help in their new home of Australia.

As someone once said, 'Every bit helps'. And making a positive difference in our world often starts with a small group of dedicated people.