Woman standing at the entrance of Goodlife Community Centre, welcoming people before the church service starts.

Welcome to Church

We would love to get to know you and help you get connected.

Simply fill out the welcome form below, and we’ll reach out to you soon. For more details about our Sunday services, keep reading below.

What to Expect

Sunday Services:

Our Sunday services provide a space to explore and deepen your faith while fostering community.

  • Sunday family gathering at 10am

    The main gathering is held in the stadium at the Goodlife Community Centre, 100 Buderim Pines Dr, Buderim. Kids and Youth church run concurrent to the 10am gathering. Afterwards stay and share in tea, coffee, and conversation.

    Join us upstairs at 5pm for our Night Gathering, hosted by our Young Adults team. Each week, our Taste & See gatherings offer a unique and varied experience, designed to help you encounter the goodness of God through worship, learning, and community.

  • 100 Buderim Pines Dr
    Buderim QLD 4556

    Directions

  • The bulk of the parking is located at the rear of the building. Disabled parking is available at the front, side and rear of the building. Parking is free and there are no time limits.

    Church is held in the sports stadium, located on the lower level. If you have children you can check them in at the upstairs foyer.

    If you are entering from the rear carpark you will enter on the upper level of the building. There is both lift and stair access to the lower level.

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  • Goodlife is a member of the Qld Baptist churches. We believe that God has called us, as a local church and part of the global church to faithfully follow Christ and join in the mission to see all people come to a knowledge of the love of God and God’s plan to renew all things.

    We desire that everyone that is part of Goodlife Community Church can find a deep connection with God and contribute to forming a rich community with one another.

    We believe that the good life that God intends for us includes:

    • Connection

    • Contribution

    • Celebration

    • Transformation

    • Mission

    You can find out more about Goodlife’s heart and mission at our regular New to Goodlife morning tea gatherings.

Meet our team

Mike Hardie lead pastor at goodlife community centre.


  • Lead Pastor

    With over 30 years experience in both ministry and business leadership, Mike’s passion is to see people find real community and discover Jesus’ way and life. After moving to the Sunshine Coast from Sydney in 2019, Mike, Teresa and their two kids found community here at Goodlife and since 2021 have had the privilege of leading its people. 


  • Community Coordinator

    Ruth has been part of the Goodlife Community Centre since 1989; having grown up and served in a variety of roles she carries the DNA of Goodlife. Her current role facilitates connection into community where belonging, health and hope are found.  She has a special interest in practical care where needed and pastoral support.

Emma Bell Communications Coordinator at goodlife community centre.

  • Communications Coordinator

    Emma and her family have been part of the Goodlife community for over 30 years. She loves the heart of Goodlife to see people flourishing physically, emotionally and spiritually. With a background in marketing and counselling, she brings a unique blend of expertise to her role.

Joren Berry Young Adults Pastor at goodlife community centre.

  • Young Adults Pastor

    Joren loves both teaching the bible and adventure sports; and he is passionate about combining the two. You can often find him surfing or riding his bike, while supporting people as they learn about and experience Jesus.

Laura Berry Young Adults Pastor at goodlife community centre.

  • Young Adults Pastor

    Laura loves creating safe spaces for young people to grow in relationship with God and the community around them. Laura has been part of church ministry and global missions for many years now and loves connecting with new people and experiencing God through different cultures.


  • Kids Pastor

    Loving all things fun and joyful, Teresa also brings her years of experience as a Senior Social worker to the role of Kids’ Pastor. The result? A kids ministry that is full of life, vibrancy, empathy with a heart to see kids of all ages grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Josiah Niven Video Production at goodlife community centre.


  • Video Production

    Video guy, church notices presenter and creative superstar. Josiah has been making us look good since 2021.

Isaac Hall Youth Intern at goodlife community centre.


  • Youth Intern

    Isaac has been part of the Goodlife community since 2019 and joined the youth team in 2023. Now serving as the Youth Intern, he leads the ministry while studying a Bachelor of Theology at Morling College.

Jenna Peters Worship Leader at goodlife community centre.


  • Worship Leader

    Jenna has recently joined the team bringing both her sweet nature and amazing talents to lead our Sunday worship team while our creative director is on maternity leave.