HADCEA

 
HADCEA is a Christian Organisation that has been supported for more than 20 years by 15 local Christian Churches.

Hornsby and Asquith are suburbs on the northern fringes of metropolitan Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

The aim of HADCEA is to proclaim the good news about Jesus Christ to the students of the two public high schools

that service suburbs from Hornsby north to the Hawkesbury River - Asquith Girls' High School and Asquith Boys' High School.

Two teachers are employed full time by HADCEA to teach Christian Studies at these high schools.

These teachers are not employed by, nor funded by, the NSW Department of Education.

HADCEA does not receive any external financial support and is therefore totally funded by the Christian Churches and community of the local area.

Teacher Profiles

Asquith Boys - Phillip Banton

Phillip attained a Dip Ministry at Hillsong International Leadership College, and is undertaking a Dip Theology.

After graduating Phil became a part of the pastoral team at Hillsong Church Baulkham Hills and served there for 8 years.

In early 2008 Phil along with his wife Fiona took on the Senior Pastors role at City North Christian Church, Hornsby, where they continue to lead today.

Phil has a passion to see people’s lives transformed by the Good News of Jesus Christ, discovering their purpose for life in and through the Church.

Phil is honoured to be representing the Christian church of our area.

He teaches Christian Studies to all classes from years 7-9. That represents 14 classes and around 300 students each fortnight.

Asquith Girls - Ruth Mahaffey

Ruth comes from a background of Parish Ministry, ordained as a deacon in the Anglican Church.

She has had experience working with youth and children over a period of 25 years including teaching Scripture in 15 schools (mostly primary) over a period of about 20 years.  

She studied theology at Moore Theological College 10 years ago and has had some formal  training in youth ministry.

Ruth has also ministered to tertiary students in TAFE colleges and most recently served as Women's Minister at Quakers Hill.

With a passion for teaching the Bible and the saving message of our Lord Jesus, Ruth aims to bring it to life with the girls at school and share her first love with them.

She teaches around 700 students in 25 classes each fortnight, and is strongly encouraged by the school's support of the ministry.

Upcoming Events:

The first committee meeting for 2012 was held on Thursday 26 April.

The first prayer breakfast for 2012 will be held at 7.45am on Saturday May 12 at Berowra Uniting Church.

Contact Details:

Postal Address: c/- HADCEA 6 Royston Parade, Asquith NSW 2077