Our Journey

Welcome to Activate Church. The next few pages have been designed to introduce you to what Activate Church is and a snapshot of what we're all about. We hope you find what you're looking for.

2004

God called Corey and Simone Turner to plant a church in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. They start seeking Gods plan and vision for how this vision could materialise.

2005

A group of 13 people begin to gather together every week to plan and pray for the launch of Activate Church.

2006

On April 2nd 2006, 300+ people gather together to witness the commissioning of the vision, Activate Church. With the blessing of Dr Allan Meyer the journey begins.

2006

3 months after the launch and after 21 days of prayer and fasting, God miraculously provides administration facility to centralize the church's weekly operations.

2008

The church quickly grows, launches it's first conference, and raises over $100,000 through "Run Pastor Run" an ultra-marathon event from Sydney to Melbourne.

2009

After meeting in 11 different locations across Maroondah City, Activate Church secures it's own facilities in downtown Ringwood. A facility neighbouring Ringwood Station and the Eastland Shopping Centre, complete with a 400 seat auditorium, community centre, kids church facilities and staff offices.

2011

After 5 short years, Activate Church is established as a growing and thriving congregation with 400 people calling it home and more people getting saved every week.