ABOUT Sanctuary

Harvest Church began it's journey in March 1989, by Sanctuary Church's Senior Pastors, Ashley & Alison Goode. A church that started by gathering in the Mooloolaba Pub each Sunday. Every Friday night for 4 years, they gathered to fast and pray, believing for God to touch the city of the Sunshine Coast.1989

As the congregation grew, Harvest Church rented their first home in the heart of Maroochydore on Sugar Road.

As our church grew, so too did our capacity to respond to the real and practical needs within our city. Out of this growth, Community Care was established, a dedicated expression of compassion to serve individuals and families in times of crisis and need.

What began as a simple emergency relief pantry has become a trusted place of care, offering food, support, and a listening ear to those doing it tough. Life Care exists to be a safe space for the vulnerable, providing practical help and dignity in the face of hardship.

In addition to food support, our team helps connect people with appropriate services, such as counseling, housing support, and financial advice, ensuring that no one walks alone. With the support of our Op Shops and in partnership with our church community, this facility continues to grow, extending the love of Christ through action and empowering hope in the heart of our community.

The combination of the history of two churches joined in 2013 when the Harvest Church congregation joined Hope Church at the Warana facility. To mark the new season, both organizations were closed down and the church that was birthed was named to Life Church.

Life Church continued to grow over the decade to the point where the current facilities were no longer adequate. We purchased the iconic Sunshine Coast site of the Deer Sanctuary in 2019, with our new facility being completed mid 2025.

We lean in the future with expectancy and honor the past of those you came before us. In honor of the site and biblical reference to the name of the House of God, we are calling our new home “Sanctuary Church”. We celebrate that we are moving into the Sanctuary with 75 years of combined service to the Sunshine Coast and look forward to all that God has for His Church in the future.