Southern Cross Association of Churches

southern cross is a growing network of ministries located primarily across the southern hemisphere in australia/new zealand, africa and south america. the network was formed in perth, australia in 1999 to bring together christian leaders for building relationship, encouragement, and providing resources to advance the kingdom of god on earth. since its inception, southern cross has grown to include over 200 ministries in nearly 30 nations, including some in the northern hemisphere. we also have links with other international christian networks including global legacy, global awakening, iris ministries, morning star, esperanta, peace, agape, link nz, and the international coalition of apostolic leaders. southern cross is officially recognised by the australian government as a christian denomination. this enables us to license and ordain ministers who can then be recognised as marriage celebrants under the marriage act. membership in the association is open to all persons in ministry (in