About Us

Established around 200 years ago, the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC) was founded by John Nelson Darby, one of the most influential Protestant thinkers of the 19th century.

Today, we have just over 55,000 members in our Community. We live in regular homes on ordinary streets, in towns and cities across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, North and South America, the Caribbean and the United Kingdom.

Our members operate their own businesses, buy houses, shop locally, volunteer and do charitable work, pay taxes and employ many people from both within our Community and outside.

Over the years, we have had to adapt. We use technology for business, education and household reasons.

 

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News

Plymouth Brethren Christian Church pledges support to the Jewish community

Together with other faith and community groups in Australia, this afternoon the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church signed the following: In the wake of the unspeakable attack on our Jewish community…

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Intergenerational Exclusive Brethren family

Submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the 2025 Australian election

The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church (PBCC) has made a submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters following the unprecedented assault launched against our church and community by members…

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Plymouth Brethren Christian Church welcomes in Australian journalist

Recently the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church welcomed an Australian journalist into the Church Halls, homes, and businesses of our members. In some parts of the media, the Plymouth Brethren Christian…

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More than 100k views for Behind the Plymouth Brethren – a not-so Exclusive podcast

As the second episode of Behind the Plymouth Brethren – a not-so Exclusive podcast goes live, the Church has thanked the 115,000 viewers who have tuned in so-far. PBCC spokesperson…

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Behind the Plymouth Brethren – a not-so Exclusive podcast launches today

The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church has launched a podcast to tell the real-life stories of what it is like to be a member of the Church that is often falsely…

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Media Statement: ABC Four Corners

Last night Australia’s Four Corners aired a story on the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church which included content that was inaccurate, biased, and sensationalist. “While obviously the church disputes the perspectives…

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Get to know our Community

We care about our neighbours and those in need

At the heart of our Community is a commitment to care and compassion. We dedicate our time volunteering through our charitable arm, the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) and contribute financially to many causes. We actively seek opportunities to support local, regional and global initiatives.

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We help drive local economies

Our members, many of whom operate family-owned businesses, play a vital role in driving the local economy where we live, work and serve. We contribute directly by paying taxes, employing local people, and improving amenities. 

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We are a connected global Community

Our resourceful and innovative members form a global Community that can swiftly mobilise diverse skill sets and tangible assets to support during global crises. Together, we leverage our network of members to make a positive impact on the world.

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We understand the importance of education

Education is important to us. OneSchool Global (OSG) is attended by families of our Church and has over 120 campuses in 20 countries, teaching 8,000 students and employing over 1,800 teachers and staff from outside our Community. Many school alumni go on to work in a family business and engage in tertiary education.

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