A congregation of Christ-followers who love Jesus Christ and His Word and
seek to apply His Word in daily life.
Encouraging. Challenging. Authentic. Real. Informal. Warm. Active. All of
these are character traits that have developed in our midst.
Participation is open to all members, in actions that glorify our Lord and
strengthens the church - His Bride.

Jamie Mattner is the pastor and leader of the Branches congregation. His pastoral call was acknowledged some eight years ago initially apprenticed within the Branches his training has been in the field of the work. Jamie worked bivocationally as a physician in a local clinic and as a pastor in the church. Jamie is married to Julie, they have three primary school aged children whom they home school. The unity of leadership is a blessing and strength of the Branches allowing energy and creativity. A gifted pastor, Jamie is leading the church in a whole-member development of congregations capacitys to live christianaly in daily life.

Ian Clarkson works as a Teacher and Evangelist.  Currently building up a number of congregations, which have, or are developing, leadership (Ministry Teams) across regional, country South Australia and Adelaide.  Besides providing a superintending oversight of Branches Churches.  Ian researches, speaks and writes on current subjects, which are offered also through ACC Discipleship Commission and Hope Mission Network.  Married to Rosemary, they have three married daughters with five grandchildren.