About us
About us
About us
LIVING CORAM DEO
LIVING CORAM DEO
LIVING CORAM DEO
Our church exists to help people live Coram Deo.
Our Vision
Our faith is expressed in the two Statements of Faiths. One expresses the content of our faith (Reformed faith) and the other, our commitment to sharing the gospel with others (Evangelical faith). As part of the International Reformed Evangelical Church founded by Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong, we desire to be faithful to the Word of God. Hence, our worship service is centered on a careful exposition of the Word of God.
Our faith is expressed in the two Statements of Faiths. One expresses the content of our faith (Reformed faith) and the other, our commitment to sharing the gospel with others (Evangelical faith). As part of the International Reformed Evangelical Church founded by Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong, we desire to be faithful to the Word of God. Hence, our worship service is centered on a careful exposition of the Word of God.
Our Mission
Our desire is each of us might become disciples rooted in Christ, growing in His Word and sharing the love, peace, and joy that Christ has first given to us through His suffering on the cross. We aim to build a strong community and fellowships and impact the rest of the world through our faith.
Our desire is each of us might become disciples rooted in Christ, growing in His Word and sharing the love, peace, and joy that Christ has first given to us through His suffering on the cross. We aim to build a strong community and fellowships and impact the rest of the world through our faith.
Meet Our Ministers
Meet Our Ministers
Meet Our Ministers
Rev. Budy Setiawan
Rev. Budy Setiawan
Rev. Budy Setiawan
Senior Pastor | M.Div.
Senior Pastor | M.Div.
Senior Pastor | M.Div.
Rev. Setiawan is the senior pastor of IREC Melbourne from 2006 until today. Previously he served as Rev. Stephen Tong’s assistant in IREC Singapore. Teaching and growing together with God’s people are the passions of his life. To equip and build God’s people to glorify God in all aspects of life is God’s call for him. He enjoys reading, outdoor, and playing table tennis. With his wife Lusi they are blessed with two teenage daughters, Valerie and Charissa.
Rev. Setiawan is the senior pastor of IREC Melbourne from 2006 until today. Previously he served as Rev. Stephen Tong’s assistant in IREC Singapore. Teaching and growing together with God’s people are the passions of his life. To equip and build God’s people to glorify God in all aspects of life is God’s call for him. He enjoys reading, outdoor, and playing table tennis. With his wife Lusi they are blessed with two teenage daughters, Valerie and Charissa.
Rev. Lim Yi Jin
Rev. Lim Yi Jin
Rev. Lim Yi Jin
Youth Pastor | M.Div.
Youth Pastor | M.Div.
Youth Pastor | M.Div.
In 2014, Rev. Lim Yi Jin first came to Melbourne as an international student from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Since then, he has been attending the International Reformed Evangelical Church (IREC) of Melbourne as a church member.
He then graduated from the University of Melbourne (B. Sci. in Microbiology and Immunology, 2016) and went on to complete his pastoral training at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (M. Div. with Pastoral Emphasis, 2020). He is now serving in IREC Melbourne and Auckland as the assistant pastor under the leadership of Rev. Budy Setiawan.
Having experienced both the Eastern and Western cultures firsthand, Rev. Yi Jin is passionate about serving the bicultural minority, local and international alike, in this multicultural city.
In 2014, Rev. Lim Yi Jin first came to Melbourne as an international student from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Since then, he has been attending the International Reformed Evangelical Church (IREC) of Melbourne as a church member.
He then graduated from the University of Melbourne (B. Sci. in Microbiology and Immunology, 2016) and went on to complete his pastoral training at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia (M. Div. with Pastoral Emphasis, 2020). He is now serving in IREC Melbourne and Auckland as the assistant pastor under the leadership of Rev. Budy Setiawan.
Having experienced both the Eastern and Western cultures firsthand, Rev. Yi Jin is passionate about serving the bicultural minority, local and international alike, in this multicultural city.
Maria Lusiana
Maria Lusiana
Maria Lusiana
Counselor | M.A.
Counselor | M.A.
Counselor | M.A.
Maria Lusiana began to think with her calling as a counselor when she was studying in the field of food processing. At that time, she experienced and saw the complexities and difficulties of human life in a sinful world. God’s clear call for her, has led to a step of obedience to pursue in the field of ‘soul processing’, by completing the M.A. in Clinical Psychology. She started serving in the field of Christian counseling to Indonesian-speaking congregations since 2000.
Maria Lusiana began to think with her calling as a counselor when she was studying in the field of food processing. At that time, she experienced and saw the complexities and difficulties of human life in a sinful world. God’s clear call for her, has led to a step of obedience to pursue in the field of ‘soul processing’, by completing the M.A. in Clinical Psychology. She started serving in the field of Christian counseling to Indonesian-speaking congregations since 2000.
Paul Tirtha
Paul Tirtha
Paul Tirtha
Elder
Elder
Elder
Paul’s formal education is Bachelor in Architecture of Technical University Mainz-Germany. Having more than 20 years experience as an Architect and Interior Designer, in the year 2000 Paul migrated to Australia and founded his own company.
Since 2005 Paul has become a registered migration professional. Paul has extensive knowledge and experience in immigration matters and an in-depth understanding of government policy. Paul has a passion for helping people settle in Australia to experience a better life.
Paul is a Public Officer and Elder of the International Reformed Evangelical Church in Melbourne and participates actively as a Children Advocate of Compassion Australia. Paul married Meisy Sujudi and has 4 adult children and 5 grandsons and 4 granddaughters (2021).
Paul’s formal education is Bachelor in Architecture of Technical University Mainz-Germany. Having more than 20 years experience as an Architect and Interior Designer, in the year 2000 Paul migrated to Australia and founded his own company.
Since 2005 Paul has become a registered migration professional. Paul has extensive knowledge and experience in immigration matters and an in-depth understanding of government policy. Paul has a passion for helping people settle in Australia to experience a better life.
Paul is a Public Officer and Elder of the International Reformed Evangelical Church in Melbourne and participates actively as a Children Advocate of Compassion Australia. Paul married Meisy Sujudi and has 4 adult children and 5 grandsons and 4 granddaughters (2021).
William Kwe
William Kwe
William Kwe
Elder
Elder
William is a former Registered Building Practitioner (RBP) and Professional Engineer of Engineers Australia (MIEAust). He migrated to Australia in 2008 and was ordained as one of the church Elders in 2017, currently serving as an active minister in the church. He was recently involved in the renovation of IREC Melbourne whilst serving as a carer in a nursing home. In his spare time, he is a badminton player, a chess player, a cooking and gardening enthusiast. He is married to Lily and is blessed with three children – Jason, Janet and James.
William is a former Registered Building Practitioner (RBP) and Professional Engineer of Engineers Australia (MIEAust). He migrated to Australia in 2008 and was ordained as one of the church Elders in 2017, currently serving as an active minister in the church. He was recently involved in the renovation of IREC Melbourne whilst serving as a carer in a nursing home. In his spare time, he is a badminton player, a chess player, a cooking and gardening enthusiast. He is married to Lily and is blessed with three children – Jason, Janet and James.
Our Story
A Movement is not an organization. A movement is a burning zeal that rests upon a group of people, which consequently influences other individuals to understand, profess, and accomplish a significant task that would change the course of history
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1989
The IREC (International Reformed Evangelical Church) Synode was established by Rev. Dr. Stephen Tong and Colleague in Jakarta, Indonesia.
1996
IREC expanded to Melbourne and was founded with a small congregational fellowship.
1997
The first official Sunday Service in IREC Melbourne was held.
1998
First generation of baptism, confirmation of faith, and attestation.
2006
Rev. Budy Setiawan and his family was sent to minister in IREC Melbourne.
2007
The Language Interpretation Ministry for the Sunday Service began.
2015
Inauguration of the IREC Melbourne church building in 552 City Road, South Melbourne.
2016
The first English Service was held with live pulpit interpretation.
2019
Initiatives and planning for expanding the church building were introduced.
2020
Commencement of the first construction phase for building expansion. Official appointment of Vic. Lim Yi Jin as assistant pastor in IREC Melbourne.
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552 – 558 City Rd,
South Melbourne VIC 3205
5 View Rd, Springvale VIC 3171
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