Ps Dermot Cottuli was born to Irish parents who immigrated to Australia when he was five. He was part of a big family, with six sisters and one brother. He spent most of his early years in a social housing estate in the Western Suburbs of Sydney (Mt Druitt).

Dermot was brought up catholic but had a brush with the Charismatic movement when he was 14. At the time, his dad was an alcoholic and Dermot had an encounter with God where he made a promise that if God got his dad off the grog he’d become a priest. The very next day his dad woke up, turned to his wife and said 'I’m an alcoholic and need help'. Dermot’s dad went cold turkey off the grog from that moment onward and never touched another drop for the rest of his life!

Dermot joined the army out of high school and was posted to Townsville. He thought a Christian youth group would be a good place to meet girls, so he ended up at Calvary youth one night. This led to Dermot committing his life to Jesus, being discharged from the army and going to Bible College. After college, Dermot moved to Tassie with a mate and his wife and helped plant a church. He also did a bachelor of education and met his wife, Debra.

Over the years, Dermot has served in youth ministry and been senior pastor at two churches, including for the past 20+ years at Grace Church in Tassie. 

Dermot and Debra have 4 adult kids together.

Ps Dermot Cottuli was born to Irish parents who immigrated to Australia when he was five. He was part of a big family, with six sisters and one brother. He spent most of his early years in a social housing estate in the Western Suburbs of Sydney (Mt Druitt).

Dermot was brought up catholic but had a brush with the Charismatic movement when he was 14. At the time, his dad was an alcoholic and Dermot had an encounter with God where he made a promise that if God got his dad off the grog he&rsquo;d become a priest. The very next day his dad woke up, turned to his wife and said 'I&rsquo;m an alcoholic and need help'. Dermot&rsquo;s dad went cold turkey off the grog from that moment onward and never touched another drop for the rest of his life!

Dermot joined the army out of high school and was posted to Townsville. He thought a Christian youth group would be a good place to meet girls, so he ended up at Calvary youth one night. This led to Dermot committing his life to Jesus, being discharged from the army and going to Bible College. After college, Dermot moved to Tassie with a mate and his wife and helped plant a church. He also did a bachelor of education and met his wife, Debra.

Over the years, Dermot has served in youth ministry and been senior pastor at two churches, including for the past 20+ years at Grace Church in Tassie. 

Dermot and Debra have 4 adult kids together.

Ps Dermot Cottuli - 06 Oct 2024

Ps Peter Earle was born in Dalby, Qld and raised on a farm. He attended boarding school from 12 years of age. Peter was raised Methodist but did not have a real experience with God until 21 years of age. After school, Peter worked as a stock and station agent until, at 23, he received a call to serve God in full-time ministry. He then left the family farm and moved to Brisbane and joined Christian Outreach Centre (now INC).

After marrying and studying theology, Peter and his wife (Lindsay) started their first church plant in Bundaberg. Over the years, they have also built churches in Adelaide, Denver Colorado and in South America. Peter has served on various INC boards over the last 47 years, including Oversight and financial boards. 

Peter is a life-long learner and has a doctorate of Ministry with Fuller Theological College and a Master of Divinity with Oral Roberts University. He also developed the Bachelor of Ministry program while Dean of Christian Heritage College in 2000. He continues to serve on the Christian Heritage College Council and their Academic Board.

Peter is 72 years of age and has been married to Lindsay for 49 years. Together they have four children and four grandchildren. They serve as senior pastors of NetworX Church in Springwood, Qld.

Ps Peter Earle - 29 Sep 2024

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Ps Shelley Ligtermoet - 22 Sep 2024

Rev Mark Leach - 15 Sep 2024

Dale Marthick was born in Smithton, Tasmania and grew up there. His family was never involved in church, so Dale grew up with no understanding about God and faith. As a teen, he became involved in drugs and suffered depression. However, Dale was radically saved at seventeen and headed off to Bible College in Sydney a year later.

After completing his studies, Dale moved back to Tassie and started his own business in horticulture (strawberries and lettuce), before getting into church leadership as a youth pastor. When he was 35, Dale moved his family to Sydney to plant a church. Today he serves with New Covenant Ministries International, helping local churches equip and mobilise believers for the fulfilment of the work of the Kingdom and the discipling of the nations.

Dale Marthick - 8 Sep 2024

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Dave Adamson - 01 Sept 2024

Ps Solomon Mwesige was born in Forte Portal, Uganda. He was born into a wealthy family  of tea farmers. His father had trained in Canada and was an agricultural officer in the government. Solomon was born out of wedlock and his parents were never together when he was growing up. He had a minimal Christian upbringing but became a Christian at 20. He was kicked out of the family because of his conversion. His father was suspicious of Evangelical Christianity and afraid he would share bad things that were happening in the family. At this point, Solomon went to live with his mum, who was married to a Pastor. Initially, Ps Solomon worked with a ministry and later started his own ministry. He now pastors Good News Church in Beluga, Uganda.

Ps Solomon Mwesige - 25 Aug 2024

Ps Rob Edwards - 18 Aug 2024

Each week, a different guest co-host is on Sunday Morning Together

Alison Sampson - 11 Aug 2024

Dawn Penney was born in the UK and was raised in a Christian home, She was actively involved in outreach programs through her church, including Girl Guides, Alpha groups, and holiday programs. After moving to Australia in 2000 with her husband and daughter, Dawn became the pastoral care coordinator at One Community Church in Melbourne, focusing on senior care. She also joined the Council for Christian Education in Schools and is now the CEO of Korus Connect, overseeing Special Religious Instruction in Victorian Government Schools.

Dawn Penney - 4 Aug 2024

In recent times thousands of Aussie Christians have been unable to get to church, due to lockdowns and restrictions. For many, because of health, work or other reasons, this is nothing new. Whatever the reason, if you can’t be at church this Sunday, let Vision bring church to you! 

Each week Phil Edwards is joined by Pastors and Church leaders for “Sunday Morning Together” across Australia on Vision Christian Radio.Scroll down for local times.

There will be worship, good conversation, prayer, teaching and communion…. although we’ll probably skip that bit where we shake hands. 🙂

In recent times thousands of Aussie Christians have been unable to get to church, due to lockdowns and restrictions. For many, because of health, work or other reasons, this is nothing new. Whatever the reason, if you can’t be at church this Sunday, let Vision bring church to you!  Each week Phil Edwards is joined by Pastors and Church leaders for “Sunday Morning Together” across Australia on <a href="https://vision.org.au/">Vision Christian Radio.</a> Scroll down for local times.
There will be worship, good conversation, prayer, teaching and communion…. although we’ll probably skip that bit where we shake hands. 🙂

Sunday Morning Together

Each week Phil Edwards is joined by Pastors and Church leaders for “Sunday Morning Together” across Australia on Vision Christian Radio.  Enjoy great conversation for your Sunday morning, including a time of communion and the best 'five minute sermon' you'll hear all week!

Each week Phil Edwards is joined by Pastors and Church leaders for “Sunday Morning Together” across Australia on Vision Christian Radio.  Enjoy great conversation for your Sunday morning, including a time of communion and the best 'five minute sermon' you'll hear all week!

Sunday Morning Together

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