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About Us
+h(110)) From the age of 8 until age 20, Paul Newsham preached in the open air in Edward Street, Brisbane, becoming known as "Brisbane\'s boy preacher" or "Brisbane\'s boy Billy Graham". He began preaching in churches at 12 years of age, and was actively involved in the local church through his teen years including Youth Committee member and Sunday school teacher. In 1971 he entered training at the Commonwealth Bible College, now SCC and graduated in 1972. During this time he met Laureen and they were married in December 1973. They have three children successfully through their teenage years. Michelle, Timothy and John are all actively involved in various areas of leadership. +h(110)) Timothy, now married to Rachel, added the dimension of grand parenting to Paul & Laureen\'s life with the addition of Jordan, Hannah and Cadence. Their youngest son, John, married Cherie and they have a beautiful daughter, Azaria. Michelle married Andrew and their daughter, Maddison is the newest arrival.
In January 1973, Paul became Assistant Pastor at Klemzig Assembly of God church, Adelaide, South Australia [This church is now known as Paradise Community Church and is one of the largest churches in Australia. Visit www.paradise.asn.au ]. In his early years at Klemzig he was involved in some travelling as an evangelist. Paul has also coordinated many large conventions and crusades filling auditoriums such as the Adelaide Town Hall, Thebarton Town Hall, Apollo Stadium and the Adelaide Entertainment Centre.
In 1985 he was appointed as Senior Associate Pastor of the Paradise Assembly of God Church [formerly Klemzig]. His areas of ministry in Paradise include membership of the Eldership and Board, preaching, counselling, oversight of administration and lecturing in World Changers College of Ministry. He has also served as a Board member for 7 other churches.
In 1988 Paul was elected as State Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in South Australia, serving in that capacity for four years and then as Assistant Superintendent for two years.
Starting in 1985, Paul has taken teams on short-term missions trips to countries including the Philippines, India, Estonia, Ukraine, New Guinea, Indonesia and Bolivia. Their activities on these trips have included teaching, evangelism and training of pastors.
Laureen entered Bible College in 1972 graduating in December 1973.. Laureen lectures in Paradise College of Ministries and has accompanied her husband overseas, administrating the mission teams as well as ministering. She has been actively involved in small groups and women's ministries at various levels of leadership. Her other activities include counselling, training and ministering in meetings and seminars around Australia. She has also coordinated and administered a number of local and national conferences.
In November 2003 Paul and Laureen were appointed as Senior Pastors of Northside Christian Life Centre at Gawler South Australia. In 2007, Northside became Salt Church and is experiencing an exciting time of growth and development under Pastor Paul and Laureen\'s leadership.
The Newshams are sought after speakers and have conducted seminars in Paradise Community Church and around Australia. Their seminars are regularly featured on television including ACE TV [Channel 31], Access 31 Television and Optus Australia. They have also been involved in other areas of the media. For 6 years Paul made daily news comments on radio and together they hosted a 4 hour talkback radio show on Life FM 107.9.
Paul and Laureen are recognised as people of integrity and faithfulness. Their preaching is very practical and humorous, challenging people\'s character and assisting them to apply their Christian knowledge to their everyday life.
Itinerary
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You can see Ps. Paul and Laureen at Salt Church each Sunday at 10am and 5pm, 25 Northside Court, Evanston Gdns SA Updates to their itinerary will be added regularly so bookmark this page. |
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