Wesleyan World Missions is the overseas missions arm of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia, serving primarily in the Pacific region.
Our primary aim is to work with the South Pacific Regional Conference of the Wesleyan Methodist Church to assist the development of National Church Leadership within the region through training and resources.
Noro Training Centre
Over the next decade, with the support of Wesleyan World Missions Australia it is planned to create a self funding, sustainable centre that will impact more than just the church, but the local community, the nation and in fact the Pacific Region. This will be through development of business projects to create income for the centre, local community development projects in conjunction with World Hope Australia, a local Christian School on site and of course the Theological and Leadership Training Centre under the initial oversight of newly appointed Australian Career Missionary Rev. David Collins.
We can all play a part in supporting this vital project.
David Collins
As I look back over time, I believe God has been preparing me to serve Him in cross-cultural ministry all my life. In more recent years, this understanding has become clearer as I’ve involved myself in short-term mission trips to various Pacific nations. By living in the Solomon Islands, I see myself equipping and empowering leaders, who will develop effective theological education through the new ministry training centre being established at Noro.
David Collins
As I look back over time, I believe God has been preparing me to serve Him in cross-cultural ministry all my life. In more recent years, this understanding has become clearer as I’ve involved myself in short-term mission trips to various Pacific nations. By living in the Solomon Islands, I see myself equipping and empowering leaders, who will develop effective theological education through the new ministry training centre being established at Noro.
Richard Soto
Richard Soto has been selected by the National Church of the Solomon Islands to complete his Bachelor of Theology Degree at the Christian Leaders Training College in PNG. The combined efforts of the SI and Australian Churches in supporting his family as they live in PNG through 2017 and 2018 to complete his studies will ensure that Richard can help with the training of leaders in the Solomons in the years ahead.
Richard Soto
Richard Soto has been selected by the National Church of the Solomon Islands to complete his Bachelor of Theology Degree at the Christian Leaders Training College in PNG. The combined efforts of the SI and Australian Churches in supporting his family as they live in PNG through 2017 and 2018 to complete his studies will ensure that Richard can help with the training of leaders in the Solomons in the years ahead.
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Alister and Elaine Moss
Alister and Elaine Moss have moved to Noro to head up the Building Project of the new Training Centre in Noro. After retiring from running their family building business of 45 years they are now volunteering for at least 12 months to help with this vital new project for the Church in the Solomon Islands.
Alister and Elaine Moss
Alister and Elaine Moss have moved to Noro to head up the Building Project of the new Training Centre in Noro. After retiring from running their family building business of 45 years they are now volunteering for at least 12 months to help with this vital new project for the Church in the Solomon Islands.
Imagine lying in your hammock…
watching the beautiful sunsets over the still waters of the Noro Lagoon. The Noro Villa will be a great way to help the church and community in the Solomons, AND you have a great tropical island holiday opportunity for the next five years.
$2750 for 10 weeks Accommodation (<$40 per night!) to $2950 for 10 weeks Accommodation (just over $40 per night!)
Activities & Facilities
- Great snorkeling and diving in the area.
- Amazing WW2 relics within 15 mins walk
- Just 2km to town with local market, a couple of restaurants and grocery shops
- Mobile phone coverage
- 2 Bedrooms, shower under the stars (no roof on shower!), basic kitchen, laundry, TV
- Fans in each room
- Prepared meals can be provided
- Car available for hire
- Day boat trips to idyllic islands for snorkeling and swimming
- Opportunity to meet local community leaders
- Or simply relax on the deck and catch up on your resting and reading!
Benefits to the local community
- The Villa will be a great income earner for the Training Centre at Noro
- PLUS it will provide great training opportunities and employment in hospitality.
- For the times that the Villa is not booked for those that ‘buy in’ ahead of time it will be rented out on AirBNB for $150-$200 per night, making this opportunity excellent value
- Construction will be of locally sourced materials and will be solar powered ensuring long term sustainability
More Details
Pay $2950 up front for your holiday accommodation. Then for each year over the next five years you can book 2 weeks free accommodation during off peak time, (or 1 week during peak periods) in the Noro Villa!
Here is some things you may want to know…
- Great News! it is expect that later in 2023 direct flights now from Brisbane will resume at sub $1000 prices
- When the first ten people have registered and the local council signs off on the use of the foreshore* building will commence
- If you don’t use your accommodation in any year, unused periods do not accumulate (use it or lose it)
*Funds will be held in trust by WWM until final sign off on the use of the foreshore from the local council is obtained, then building will commence. In the event that use of the foreshore is not granted then payments received will be refunded, less a $100 administration fee.
AWSOM
Rev. Dallas Thomas
Dallas and Ruth Thomas worked as missionaries with the Wesleyan Church, based in Papua New Guinea for three years in the early 1990’s. Upon their return to Australia, they established World Hope International, while Dallas also served in the elected role of National Director of Wesleyan World Missions. Dallas is General Manager at Vonex Telecom whilst continuing to serve part time as the Missions Director. He is passionate about the development and structuring of National Church Leadership in a sustainable way. Dallas and Ruth have three children and six grandchildren.
National Director of Wesleyan World Missions
Rev. Dallas Thomas
Dallas and Ruth Thomas worked as missionaries with the Wesleyan Church, based in Papua New Guinea for three years in the early 1990’s. Upon their return to Australia, they established World Hope International, while Dallas also served in the elected role of National Director of Wesleyan World Missions. Dallas is General Manager at Vonex Telecom whilst continuing to serve part time as the Missions Director. He is passionate about the development and structuring of National Church Leadership in a sustainable way. Dallas and Ruth have three children and three grandchildren.
Rev. Dallas Thomas
National Director of Wesleyan World Missions
