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Your pledge makes an impact

Your annual pledge enables us to plan, grow, and reach more people with the life, love, and freedom of Jesus. Join us in investing in the gospel in Surry Hills, across Sydney, and beyond.

Commit to fuel the gospel ministry of Vine Church

Our prayer at Vine Church is to see thousands of people connected to the life, love and freedom found Jesus offers. We’re asking you to support this prayer by making by making a financial commitment toward our ministry budget for 2026.

Generosity is one of those hard but good challenges in the Christian life. While no one wants to be stingy, very few of us find generosity easy. Most of us weren’t raised with the practice of God-given generosity, and it’s not a fluke when we see people living generously—something is happening in their hearts.

We invite you to reflect, pray, and make a commitment to the work of the gospel ministry here at Vine Church.

  • Ask God to cultivate a heart of generosity within you. Reflect on what He has provided and consider what sacrificial giving might look like in your situation.
  • Identify your income sources (weekly/monthly pay, bonuses, dividends, etc.) Determine a percentage to give and ask God to guide you towards generosity as you plan your giving for 2026. 
Make your online pledge for 2026 here

Planning for Growth

In 2026, we are taking the gospel to more and more people.

To do that, we’re investing in the people and ministries that make our mission possible. We’re expanding our staff team to care for our congregation, strengthening our youth and children’s programs to disciple the next generation, and increasing our out reach capacity so more of Surry Hills encounters Jesus.

By expanding our team, we can maximise the unique opportunities we have here to connect people to the life, love, and freedom Jesus offers.

Resourcing Ministry in 2026

We're bringing on three new team members who bring fresh gifts and energy.
Over the next 18 months, we're seeking to recruit three additional team members to strengthen our ministry among young people and support our growing operations.

Christine Knobbs

Assistant Minister (Full Time)
 Ministry Focus + Maturity & Membership

Read more about Christine

Stephen Gibbins

Pastor (Full Time)
Maturity & Mission

Read more about Steve

Michael Newman

Finance Manager & Bookkeeper
Part Time

Read more about the Role

Generosity Booklet

We encourage you to spend time to reflect, pray, and make a commitment to the work of the gospel ministry at Vine Church.

Please take time this week to read the booklet, consider how God is calling you to give, and bring your pledge card to church on Sunday, 30 November 2025. Come prepared, remembering we’re aiming for thoughtful, prayerful commitment — not rushed or pressured decisions. We will have pledge cards available on the day for you to fill out. 

Read the 'Generosity from the Heart' Booklet

Online Pledge Card

A pledge is a commitment to give what you have decided in your heart for the coming year.

If you are unable to make it to church and bring your completed form to church on Sunday, 30 November 2025; please complete it online here. Your pledge will be kept confidential and will be seen only by the Lead Pastor and church Administrator. To amend or stop your pledge, please contact accounts@vinechurch.com.au

Make your online pledge for 2026 here

Give generously and cheerfully.

VISIT OUR GIVE PAGE to discover more ABOUT SETTING UP GIVING, FAQ’s, RESOURCES ON LIVING generously and BANKING DETAILS.

Discover more about giving at vine church here
Regular Giving to Vine Church Ministry

Support the regular weekly ministry of Vine Church in Surry Hills.  
To make an annual pledge, please visit vinechurch.com.au/pledge

  • Direct Debit

Give a single or recurring gift via direct debit from your bank account. 

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Listen to previous conversations + sermons on generosity

Explore our library to see what God has to say about living generously.

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Christine Knobbs

Christine grew up in South Africa and served in kids ministry in New Zealand before moving to Sydney. After completing a Master of Divinity at Christ College in 2025, Christine joined our team as an Assistant Minister.

 

Christine is responsible for Ministry and Youth, helping adults and young people find their place in the life of the church and discover how God has gifted them to serve. She is passionate about seeing people equipped to use their gifts and seeing our youth grow as confident followers of Jesus.

 

 

Outside of church, Christine enjoys creating art. You can find some of her work on Instagram at @carbon.inck.

Contact Christine

Stephen Gibbins

Steve oversees Mission and Maturity at Vine, helping more people discover the life, love and freedom Jesus offers, while equipping our church family to become confident followers of Jesus. Steve joined the team in 2026.

Before joining the team, Steve served for 20 years in the Royal Australian Air Force as both a pilot and an Anglican chaplain. He and his family have been part of the Vine community as both church members and staff, and are grateful to call Vine home again.

Steve is married to Hayley, Vine’s Communications Director, and together they have four children. Outside church, you’ll usually find him running, watching sport, or taking the family camping.

Steve is an ordained Anglican minister and holds a Bachelor of Theology and a Master of Arts (Theology) from Moore Theological College.

Contact Steve

Michael Newman

Michael is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years’ experience in finance and governance across Christian and corporate sectors. Most recently, he served as Director of Finance at Anglican Schools Corporation, overseeing financial operations for 18 schools. He knows how to build systems that work. 

Michael will manage our day-to-day finances, bookkeeping, and compliance—ensuring our financial foundations are solid so ministry can flourish. He’s also served the local church for over 25 years as a Church Warden, Parish Councillor, Scripture teacher, and Kids Church leader. 

With Michael on our team, we’ll have the administrative strength to grow as a church. Michael and his wife, Cath will remain part of Crosslight Anglican Church, Peakhurst. Michael will begin his role with us in early February.