Our Story
Visitors who walk through our doors comment on the genuine warmth, the welcoming hospitality and the kindness of the people who call KawanaLife home.
It all began in 1996.
KawanaLife was founded by Peter Thompson. Our beginnings were very humble; with a small group of us meeting in a maths classroom in Kawana State College. Eventually we outgrew the room and moved into the school’s gym hall.
A few years later.
When another local church had outgrown their space, we took it over.
Affectionately dubbed ‘The Greenhouse’, we’ve been here for 23 years; initially under the pastorship of John Tanner (to 2000), then Brian Willisdorf (to 2003), and Dony Johnson (to 2023).
After several months without a pastor; in 2024 we were delighted to welcome Justin Webb into the role.
A few months ago…
Despite being quite comfortable with life at ‘The Greenhouse’, in early 2025 God began to show us that we should start searching for larger premises. Currently in the process of doing just that, we’re excited to see where He will lead.
