Christian Religious Instruction Network (Greater Ipswich)
We support local churches to provide quality Christian RI programs by networking, training, equipping and supporting Christian RI Assistants, Instructors and Coordinators.
Some of our instructors from the South East Ipswich and Springfield Area attending a school induction.
About US
The non-profit, interdenominational CRI Network was established in January 2016, evolving from the grassroots CRI Network which began in April 2012. The Network has been established to support the delivery of high quality Christian RI programs in the Ipswich and Southern Somerset regions and beyond, with a vision to have excellent quality Christian RI programs in every State Primary School every week.
With endorsement from the Ipswich Christian Ministers Fellowship and Southern Somerset Inter-Church Council and support from individual Christians and many churches in the region, the Network aims to lift the profile of Christian RI by equipping volunteer Christian RI Instructors by providing free training, necessary resources and ongoing support. To achieve these aims The Network employs a small part time staff including and admin assistant, Coordinators and some employed instructors to complement and encourage the work of the valued volunteers and expand the Christian RI programs to more schools.
The CRI Network was a registered charity, but since 2023 has partnered with SU Australia to be our employing body for our employed staff. We continue to be supported by a Board made up of dedicated leaders from a variety of Christian Denominations. We work together for the common vision of offering quality Christian RI programs to every school in our region so students (whose parents give consent) are able to question, explore and discover Christian faith and values as part of their well rounded education.
