Our Vision

Connect Cambodia is a ministry of Christian City Church Whitehorse (CCCW), with a three-fold vision to:


1. Assist Cambodian pastors build self-sustainable churches through a range of economic development efforts.


2. Provide leadership training relevant to cambodian pastors and church leaders to enable them to build strong, growing churches in Cambodia


3. Bring the hope of Christ through social development projects that seek to improve the quality of life (spiritual, physical and emotional well-being) of the marginalised, poor and disadvantaged in cambodian society.

Google Earth Map of Cambodia

Google Earth Map of Cambodia
This map shows some of the main provincial city centres

How you can consider being involved...

1. Church Sustainability Forums - Equipping, training and mentoring young khmer business people and pastors to build sustainable business / organisations:
- We are looking for committed local and overseas people interested in teaching in the monthly forums (volunteer positions)
- We are looking for locally based expatriate mentors experienced in either church growth or kingdom business development that can commit to mentor young khmer business owners / pastors.

2. Vocational Training Programs - providing practical skills training to disadvantaged young people to help them break the cycle of poverty. Currently we are in the process of identifying specific training needs.
- We are looking for qualified and skilled individuals committed to assist in training khmer young people in practical trade/service industry related vocations (volunteer positions). Training will be conducted in core modules.

3. Business Training Programs - providing business leadership and business foundations training for young khmer entrepreneurs and small business owners.
- We are looking for committed local and overseas individuals willing to input into training programs on regular intervals. Training is conducted monthly at key churches in Phnom Penh and has a strong emphasis on practical application.

If you would like to know more information - please contact Mark on +(855)13 877 008 or email: mark.dennert@cccw.org.au

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

July - Aug 07 post scripts

In July/Aug - we saw the 30 Days of Hope in Cambodia, which included Joyce Meyer, Hillsong Uk and Hillsong Aus and Delirious!, John Maxwell Equip Leadership Training plus over 100 people coming from all over the world throughout the 30 days to help in children's ministry training, as medical teams, and outreaches in various provinces.
There were mixed reactions amongst the local churches and as a result there were 2 different committees and thus different programs allowed. In addition, apparently while there was approval from the government to run the various outreaches in Phnom Penh, it ended up being opposed through more subtle means. Typically, venues were changed at last minute by the Government, then either totally shut down completely or rescheduled for the next day after prolonged negotiations only to be cancelled again !! We witnessed a classic example of this in person - when given the thumbs up had finally been given to the Phnom Penh Delirious and Hillsong concerts only to have the electricity turned off whilst the Delirious! and Darlene Zschech were leading the building full of people in worship! Incredible really - but we did enjoy a great unplugged (and unplanned) set from Delirious that night with our mobile phone lights being on the lights in the building !

Mark and I also did some training for the teachers at New Life Fellowship International Christian School (NLFICS) over this period which was lots of fun. At this time we were asked to volunteer to help teach English once a week at a 'university' that NLF is reaching out to (we did this until the start of Oct). It was quite an interesting experience, particularly having some monks in my class and also making me realise how appalling my own English is!!! We also had Andee Sellman and Jamie Hunt come over to share in our Church Sustainability Forum and at the first Christian business and professional leaders lunch (aimed at both locals and expats) with a great turn out of about 40 people. Andee and Jamie also spent time individually with each of our business guys who are involved in our Forums to encourage them and give advice.
Jamie Hunt in a small group discussion in July Forum

Andee Sellman speaking in July Forum

Joyce Meyer speaking at one of the Hope Cambodia events in Phnom Penh


Delirious doing an acoustic set at the Hope Cambodia event

Response following Delirious' request to pray for all the youth at the Hope Cambodia event
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