About

A friendly Bible-based community of people in Sydney’s north shore, who love Jesus and are keen for others to know Him.

Our Vision

To equip and build up people to be passionate disciples of Jesus, so that they can impact the world for Him – to the glory of God.

Our History

The Evangelical Free Church of Australia was incorporated in 1987 by several families who migrated from Hong Kong and settled in Sydney during the late 1980s.

Our Beliefs

Find our statement of beliefs here.

Our Pastor

Rev Jonathan (Jon) Phua – ‘Pastor Jon’
Born in Singapore, but in Australia since two, Jon is definitely an Aussie Chinese!  He trained at UNSW in Social Work, then worked as a hospital social worker.  Convicted to leave something good for something even better, he began training for Full Time Christian Ministry.  First, by doing a ministry apprenticeship (MTS at UNSW: Campus Bible Study), then studying at Moore Theological College for his B. Divinity.  Then, as an ordained Anglican Minister, he served as an Assistant/Associate Minister in the parishes of Enfield, North Sydney and West Pennant Hills. With further study, he completed his MA (Theology, at Moore).  More recently, he served as a Pastoral Care Coordinator (Aged Care Chaplain) for Christian organization: HammondCare.  
Having attended a Baptist Church, Chinese Christian Church (Milson’s Pt), with Presbyterian Minister Uncles, and experiencing ordained Anglican Ministry, Jon understands the wonderful richness of various Evangelical churches in coming to EFCA!  He is keen to see ministries and outreach grow to people of various ages and backgrounds.
Jon is married to Lika, they have 2 children: Joanna & Joshua, and he enjoys jogging, scenic walking, golf, following sports and playing boardgames.

Our Location

We’d love to meet you!

We’re delighted that you’ve found us and would love to see you in person.
Come join a service or get in touch with us at: [email protected]