About FOCUS Military Ministry

FOCUS Military Ministry is a Christian ministry — independent of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) — made up of staff and volunteers who serve on ADF training bases across Australia. We are committed to “making Christ known in the ADF.” Our vision is that everyone joining the ADF would have an opportunity to know the Lord Jesus and consider what it means to follow Him. https://www.focusmilitary.org.au/who-we-are

To see this vision realised, FOCUS works through four key priorities: engaging current and future trainees to consider Christ, proclaiming the gospel clearly, equipping Christians for Christ-centred lives within the ADF, and connecting with churches and supporters outside Defence to strengthen the work.

How We Work

FOCUS ministries operate directly on ADF training bases through voluntary Bible discussions, one-to-one mentoring, and social activities that help trainees explore faith and form supportive Christian community.

Each week many centres host open gatherings known as “FOCUS Nights,” where Scripture is read, the gospel is taught, prayer is shared, and friendships are formed. Smaller discipleship groups and mentoring sessions help individuals navigate the demands of military life with clarity, resilience, and a strong biblical foundation. https://www.focusmilitary.org.au/how-we-work

Our ministry is shaped by key values: the centrality of healthy local churches, prayerful dependence on God, the Bible as God-breathed and authoritative, and teamwork — staff, volunteers, and churches working together to lead ministries with unity and accountability.

Why We Need Your Support

Because FOCUS is not funded by the ADF, everything we do depends on the generosity and partnership of people who believe in the importance of gospel ministry among Defence trainees. Prayer is essential to our work — ADF training environments change quickly, and we rely on God’s wisdom, protection, and power as we serve.

Financial partnership enables ministry workers to spend time on base, provide resources for training and discipleship, run events, and maintain a consistent presence in the lives of trainees. Even small, regular gifts help ensure that every person entering the ADF has the opportunity to hear the gospel, be discipled, and grow in Christ-centred character. https://www.focusmilitary.org.au/support-us

By partnering with FOCUS — through prayer, giving, or staying connected — you become part of a mission to shape not only individuals’ lives, but the spiritual life of the next generation of Australia’s Defence Force.