News & updates
From our community
Stories, announcements and updates from the Mackay ACRE Sub Committee.
Paid Christian RI Position Available
Paid RI Position Available - apply now!
Read more
Mackay Paid RI Financial Update: Forward Projections to See More Kids Question, Explore and Discover Jesus
The story of Paid RI in Mackay and our hope's for the future.
Read more
Paid RI Instructor trains Volunteer RI Instructor
Mel is now teaching 5 lessons across Swayneville and Sarina State Schools!!
Read more
Paid RI Going Strong in Term 3
728 students now have access to Christian RI over 14 schools!!
Read more
Yr 6 RI continues thanks to a Paid RI Instructor
An RI volunteer was unable to continue their lessons would the Yr 4/5/6ers miss out/
Read more
Christian RI starts in two new schools
Eton and North Eton State Schools have been without Christian RI but the children at these schools now have the opportunity and are really enjoying the classes!
Read more
Mackay Paid RI Financial Update: Closing the Funding Gap
An update on the financial needs of Mackay’s paid RI program, highlighting a $3,600 monthly employment cost and the goal to expand into more schools through regular giving.
Read more
Mackay ACRE Sub Committee: 2026 Leadership and Membership
Meet the 2026 Mackay ACRE Sub Committee leadership team and learn how local churches can become members to support regional religious education.
Read moreImpact Stories: High Engagement and Teacher Appreciation in Mackay Schools
Instructor testimonials from North State School and West State School highlight the high levels of student engagement and the quality of Christian RI lessons in the Mackay region.
Read moreLasting Impact: How Christian RI is Building Foundations in Marian
Instructor Merril Clarke highlights the significant progress of students at Marian State School, where children are retaining complex biblical lessons despite having no prior knowledge of the Bible.
Read more
Mackay RI Expansion: 7 New Schools in 4 Years
Mackay’s Religious Instruction programs have expanded to 24 schools, adding seven new locations in four years with 13 more schools currently waiting for instructors.
Read more
Mackay Christian RI: New Staff Appointments and School Growth
Updates on 2026 staff appointments, the return of Christian RI to Mirani State School after a 10-year hiatus, and current instructor training efforts in Mackay.
Read moreGet the newsletter.
A roundup of what's happening across Mackay's Christian RI community, straight from the committee.