CLC is an International Christian Literature mission comprised of people drawn from many nationalities, denominations and backgrounds.
Everyone is dedicated to serving the Lord Jesus Christ and to the task of helping others to know Him better, primarily through the tool of the printed page.
CLC is not just a chain of bookshops, but a ministry which desires to see people’s lives changed though making evangelical literature available to all nations so that people may come to faith and maturity in Christ.
CLC strives to impact individuals, families, communities and entire nations through their various ministries. Each book centre becomes a place where people can browse, buy and benefit as they discuss spiritual matters.
Local ministries include:
Reading and lending libraries, mail order programs, wholesaling to other book outlets., special counseling facilities or a place to drink coffee with friends, bookmobiles go where people have little or no access to Gospel Literature to market places, fairs, shows and isolated towns. Book tables are frequently set up in conjunction with local churches. Publishing and printing is undertaken in areas where there is a shortage of suitable literature. Each country, through its excess finance, invests in the furthering of the work in the local community, nationally or internationally.
To achieve CLC’s vision in Australia we are involved in:
- Bookshop Ministries in Bundaberg, Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Gladstone, Hervey Bay, Mt Isa, Brisbane (Lawnton & Kippa Ring), , Wagga Wagga, Glen Innes, Wollongong, Alice Springs, Darwin, Canberra & Traralgon
- Pacific Book Link: To collect, send & distribute second-hand books & Bibles, and subsidise new products for people overseas in desperate need of Christian Literature.
- Responsible for Papua New Guinea & Fiji.
What makes us different?
Externally, we hope nothing, our aim is to provide a caring ministry and professional service aimed at reaching (out to the unconverted) and teaching (to believers).
The less obvious aspect of our work is the funds we provide to develop work overseas, spreading Christian literature wherever there is a need.
In an increasingly competitive market with escalating costs, how is this possible? Because of the individual commitment of our workers. Money is available because workers do not receive salaries, but trust God to provide their everyday needs. In practice this means being supported by church, interested friends and general gifts made to CLC. It can and does mean sacrificing on occasions but as many of our workers will tell you, God can and does provide in the most amazing ways!
Getting Involved. Want to know more?
Below are 3 ways in which you could be involved in the work of CLC,
- Short-term work is an ideal opportunity for those who want to spend a specific length of time serving God before moving on to other things, or as part of a sandwich course, or who would like to experience the work before making a long term commitment. Find out more here.
- Full-time work is available to those who sense God’s calling to commit themselves to a longer term serving Him.
- Volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds: from students working after school, school-leavers, retirees, via mums whose children are at school and whoever has some spare time. They generally help at their local centre at a regular time each week and their contribution to our work is really indispensable.
Want to know more about any of these opportunities fill in the contact us page.
