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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.
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Impact 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.
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Lasting 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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