Presbyterian Inland Mission
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The Presbyterian Inland Mission is the successor in the Presbyterian Church of Australia
to the work of the Australian Inland Mission
, founded by Rev. John Flynn
. The equivalent in the Uniting Church
is called Frontier Services.
The Presbyterian Inland Mission operates nine patrols, where trained Christians travel between settlements and stations in inland and outback
Australia. They minister, and provide pastoral care and community assistance, including helping dealing with drought, isolation, and medical emergencies.
There are three patrol areas in Western Australia
, one in South Australia
, two in New South Wales
, and three in Queensland
. Other patrols are planned in the Northern Territory
, Victoria
, and Tasmania
.
A similar ministry called Spinifex Ministries is operated by the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Australia
http://www.spinifexministries.org.au.
Presbyterian Church of Australia
The Presbyterian Church of Australia is the largest Presbyterian denomination in Australia. .-Beginnings:...
to the work of the Australian Inland Mission
Australian Inland Mission
The Australian Presbyterian Mission was founded by the Presbyterian Church of Australia to reach those "beyond the farthest fence" with God's Word. It is better known as the Australian Inland Mission . Rev...
, founded by Rev. John Flynn
John Flynn (minister)
John Flynn OBE was an Australian Presbyterian minister who founded the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the world's first air ambulance.-Biography:...
. The equivalent in the Uniting Church
Uniting Church in Australia
The Uniting Church in Australia was formed on 22 June 1977 when many congregations of the Methodist Church of Australasia, the Presbyterian Church of Australia and the Congregational Union of Australia came together under the Basis of Union....
is called Frontier Services.
The Presbyterian Inland Mission operates nine patrols, where trained Christians travel between settlements and stations in inland and outback
Outback
The Outback is the vast, remote, arid area of Australia, term colloquially can refer to any lands outside the main urban areas. The term "the outback" is generally used to refer to locations that are comparatively more remote than those areas named "the bush".-Overview:The outback is home to a...
Australia. They minister, and provide pastoral care and community assistance, including helping dealing with drought, isolation, and medical emergencies.
There are three patrol areas in Western Australia
Western Australia
Western Australia is a state of Australia, occupying the entire western third of the Australian continent. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Indian Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east...
, one in South Australia
South Australia
South Australia is a state of Australia in the southern central part of the country. It covers some of the most arid parts of the continent; with a total land area of , it is the fourth largest of Australia's six states and two territories.South Australia shares borders with all of the mainland...
, two in New South Wales
New South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
, and three in Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
. Other patrols are planned in the Northern Territory
Northern Territory
The Northern Territory is a federal territory of Australia, occupying much of the centre of the mainland continent, as well as the central northern regions...
, Victoria
Victoria (Australia)
Victoria is the second most populous state in Australia. Geographically the smallest mainland state, Victoria is bordered by New South Wales, South Australia, and Tasmania on Boundary Islet to the north, west and south respectively....
, and Tasmania
Tasmania
Tasmania is an Australian island and state. It is south of the continent, separated by Bass Strait. The state includes the island of Tasmania—the 26th largest island in the world—and the surrounding islands. The state has a population of 507,626 , of whom almost half reside in the greater Hobart...
.
A similar ministry called Spinifex Ministries is operated by the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Australia
Westminster Presbyterian Church of Australia
The Westminster Presbyterian Church of Australia is a small but growing Presbyterian denomination in Australia. It is based in Western Australia, Queensland, the western suburbs of Sydney, New South Wales, and there is one congregation in the Australian Capital Territory.-History:The Westminster...
http://www.spinifexministries.org.au.