TORCC Sydney Leadership
& Recognition of Service
Pastor Nathan Kassas
Dr Tony Kassas
Dr Robyn Kassas
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Senior Minister/Overseeing Prophet - (D.Div, D.Min, M.C.A, B.Min)
Dr Robyn Kassas has been in ministry to equip and teach people in Christian service for over forty years.
Qualifications and Roles
• Doctorate of Divinity, Christian International, 2012
• Doctorate of Ministry, Christian Leadership University, 2011
• Master of Christian Arts, Christian Leadership University, 2007
• Bachelor of Ministry, Christian Leadership University, 2004
• Senior Minister, Times of Refreshing Christian Centre, Parramatta 1998 – present
• Founder & Lecturer, School of Apostles and Prophets (SOAP) 2012
• Ordained Minister, Christian International Ministries, USA 1995
• Licensed Minister, Christian International Ministers Network 2011
• Member of Minister Fellowship International, Australia. 1998 - 2017
• Pastor, CBCM, 1985 – 1997
• Completed Morris Cerullo School of Ministry, Israel 1983
Achievements and Awards
Dr Robyn has been the recipient of numerous awards in recognition of community service, humanitarian missionary work locally and overseas:
• 2010 Women of the West Award - by University of Western Sydney
• 2009 International Volunteer Award - by Australia Government (Signed by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and presented by MP Alex Hawke)
• 2008 Ambassador’s Peace Award - by Universal Peace Federation
• 2007 Living For Others Award - by Universal Peace Federation
• 2006 Community Event of the Year Award – by Parramatta City Council (to NLG)
• 2001 Telstra Business Woman Finalist (Community Sector) - by Telstra
• 2001 International Volunteer Award - by Australia Government. Signed by Prime Minister John Howard, presented by former Deputy P.M. Tim Fisher & MP Ross Cameron
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Executive Pastor/Overseeing Apostle - (D.Th)
Dr Tony Kassas has been in ministry for over thirty years. He is the Head of Theology at TORCC. Tony has founded ministries within TORCC (Sydney) and always been an active community member. His belief in supporting the local community has led him to serve within the NSW Rural Fire Service within the Glenhaven district. It also led him to stand as a local state candidate for the Call to Australia / Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile group).
Pastor Tony founded the TORCC ministries of :
• Visioncorp business networking group
• Community Assistance Team – to feed and support the homeless and needy of Western Sydney
Tony has also attended humanitarian aid programs including:
• Bander Aceh, Indonesia 2005 recovery efforts post Tsunami 2004
• Kenya 2008 – providing financial support in response to civilian riots 2007
Qualifications and Roles
• Doctorate of Theology, Christian International, 2021
• Senior Lecturer, SOAP, 2012 - present
• Senior Minister, Times of Refreshing Christian Centre, 1998 – present
• Ordained Minister, Christian International Ministries, USA 1995
• Licensed Minister, Christian International Ministers Network 2011
• Member of Minister Fellowship International, Australia. 1998 - 2017
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Assoc. Pastor/Director of Ministries - (MM, BACM)
Pastor Nathan has been serving in active ministry since a very early age having been on over twenty mission trips and serves as an Associate Pastor and director of ministries and heads the media and production teams. He is a Senior lecturer in TORCC’s School of Ministry (SOAP) and is currently completing multiple ministry doctorates.
Nathan is a recognised performer in song, dance and drama being the lead performer and choreographer of TORCC’s performing arts ministry (NLG). He was the recipient of a scholarship for the Hollywood summer tour and trained and worked at Broadway Dance Centre and attended the prestigious Juilliard School, New York.
Nathan’s recognition to community service includes being the Australian Young Citizen of the Year for Parramatta for 2005 and 2006.
Qualifications and Roles
• Masters in Ministry, Christian Leadership University
• Bachelors in Christian Arts, Christian Leadership University
• Associates in Biblical Studies, Christian Leadership University
• Associate Pastor, Times of Refreshing Christian Centre
• Lecturer, SOAP, since 2014
Achievements and Awards
• Australia Day - Young Citizen of the Year 2005 and 2006, Parramatta
• Ambassador of Peace Award (by Universal Peace Federation in recognition of community Service)
• Living for Others (by Universal Peace Federation in recognition of community Service)
• Award of Excellence from NLG Performing Arts Company Sydney (NLG) -10 years service
• Hollywood Summer Tour 2008 Scholarship for dance
• Arthur Phillip Society Young Citizen Scholarship 2005 & 2006
• Gold and Bronze medallist State Gymnast, NSW and Commonwealth Sports Achievement Award
Awards & Certificates
Ministries & Community Outreach
Mission Trips & Community Support
TORCC has supported numerous local youth and educational programs for many years including with Christian Democratic Party (Fred Nile) visiting schools and supporting parent groups. Also supported many fundraisers for Kenya, cultural events and NAIDOC.
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The following missions under the leadership of Ps Tony and Robyn Kassas have been conducted from Times of Refreshing Christian Centre SYDNEY:
Malaysia: March 1997, June 1997, July 2000, November 2000, 2001, 2003, Apr 2005, Jul 2005, 2007 and 2012 – Visits to orphanages, homeless centres, kindergartens, schools and colleges and ministered to children, students, leaders and ministers
Kenya: 1997, 2007 & 2008. including visits to orphanages, aids victims, schools and the largest United Nations refugee camp – Kakuma, Fundraising following civil riots
Singapore: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 – ministered to leaders and ministers
Philippines & Indonesia: Oct – Nov 2000 – ministered to leaders and ministers
India: 2003, ministered in some of the poorest areas of Coimbatore and Bangalore at schools and colleges to students, leaders and ministers
Israel: 1983, June 1997
New Zealand: 2000
England: 2000
USA: 1983, 1991, 1995, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Next Level Generation Performing Arts
Founded in 2003, TORCC provided free training in performing arts (dance, singing and drama) to thousands of students gave students opportunity to perform locally and overseas at events ranging from Schools, Orphanages, Disability schools, NAIDOC, Child protection week and nursing homes to high profile community events and gala events including at Royal Easter Show, the Sydney Opera House, World Youth Day, National Rugby League games and on television (Channel 9 and Channel V).
NLG provided numerous services to Parramatta Council events, including being awarded the Parramatta Community Event of the Year and being asked to represent Parramatta on Australia Day on national TV – (Channel 9 Today Show).
Overseas tours included multiple visits to Malaysia and visits to Kenya, Global Peace Festival - Solomon Islands (representing Universal Peace Federation) and New Zealand.
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26 Oct 08, Burnside Country Fair, North Parramatta
18 Oct 08, Hornsby Relay 4 Life
9 Oct 08, Kites 4 Kids Mt Druitt
8 Oct 08, Holroyd Garden Awards
8 Oct 08, World Mental Health Day, Liverpool
27 Sep 08, Fairfield Relay 4 Life, Smithfield
20 Sep 08, Auburn Street Festival, Auburn
14 Sep 08, Foster Care Week Carnival, Sydney Showground
13 Sep 08, Helping People Ministries Fundraiser/CD Launch, Merrylands
10 Sep 08, History Week Launch Event, Hambledon Cottage
6 Sep 08, Carlingford United Soccer Club Social Night
4 Sep 08, Child Protection Week, Auburn Centro
22 Aug 08, Exo Day, Kellyville High School
2 & 3 Aug 08, Wests Tigers Dance Spectacular ANZ Stadium & Rehearsal
29 July 08, Memorial Service – Sharon Lyons
27 July 08, Wests Tigers Members BBQ
13 July 08, World Youth Pre-Event Function
12 July 08, Balmain Tigers Gala & Development Day
4 July 08, Salvation Army Youth Event, Mt Druitt
2 July 08, NAIDOC Event, Wilmott Public School
20 June 08, Dance/Drama/Singing Workshops & Performance, Buxton Public School
31 May 08, NSW VB Cup Balmain Tigers vs Newtown Jets
29 May 08, Dance Workshops Merrylands High School
23 May 08, Dance & Drama Workshops, Granville Boys High
19 Apr 08, Greater Union, Castle Hill
12 Apr 08, Greater Union, Castle Hill
12 Apr 08, Holroyd CityFest, Merrylands
12 Apr 08, UCAN Youth, Parramatta
20, 27, 28, 31 Mar, 1 & 2 Apr 08, Royal Easter Show, Main arena & Amphitheatre Olympic Park, Homebush
18 Mar 08, Workshop Auburn Girls Group
14 Mar 08, Parra4Kenya Gala Night Fundraiser
23 Feb 08, Youth Outreach, Peter Van Hassel Reserve, Willmott
15 Feb 08, Youth, Plumpton High School
2 Feb 08, Waitangi Day, Parramatta Park
26 Jan 08, Australia Day, Parramatta Park
20 Dec 07, NAYSS/Reconnect Dance Party, Mission Australia, Cabramatta
5 Dec 07, NLG Performance and Presentation Night, at NLG HQ
14 Dec 07, Chifley College Presentation Night, Shalvey
7 Dec 07, Carols by Candlelight, Ermington
1 Dec 07, Horn of Africa Relief and Dev. Agency, Annual Cultural Night
25 Nov 07, Elimination of Violence Against Woman
23 Nov 07, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Parramatta
17 Nov 07, Hornsby Relay For Life
9 Nov Young Women’s Workshops Granville
3 Nov 07, Canada Bay Relay For Life
2 Nov 07, Foundation Day Celebrations Parramatta
5 Oct 07, fLiNG Theatre Show & Backshow Tour Riverside Theatre, Exchange Workshop at NLG
10 Sep 07 - 4 Oct 07, Kenya Trip
24 Jul 07, Chifley College, Shalvey
23 Jul 07, Arthur Phillip Historical Society, Presentation Night
11 Jul 07, Bidwill NEWPIN
11 Jul 07, Mt Druitt NAIDOC - NLG + Live'n Truth
7 Jul 07 NLG + Live'n Truth NAIDOC, Blacktown
30 Jun 07 YOTS East Timor Fundraiser, Macquarie Fields
24 Jun 07, NSW Education Expo, Kids Chill Out zone,
16 Jun 07, Odenigbo Cultural Celebration, Bankstown
3 Jun 07, Nigerian Youth Event
2 Jun 07, Fundraising for Kenya
19 May 07, African Women's Dinner Dance
21 Apr 07, Burbs Festival, Blacktown
19 Apr 07, Young Women's Cultural Fashion Parade, Auburn
15, 16, 17 Apr 07, Royal Easter Show (incl. main arena)
11 Apr 07, Hip Hop 2 Health - Youth Health Forum by Robyn & Nathan, Riverside Theatre (regist. req'd)
7 Apr 07, Sports Day, Fairfield
6 Apr 07, Royal Easter Show (incl. main arena)
5 Apr 07, Fete, Blairmont Public School
25 Mar 07, Buruwan Festival, Campbelltown
24 Mar 07, Waratah Festival, Telopea Public School
24 Mar 07, Fete, Ermington West Public School
20 Mar 07, NLG + Liv'en Truth, Harmony Program, Sydney Town Hall
10 Mar 07, Youth Soccer Gala
4 Mar 07, Luna New Year, Strathfield
3 Mar 07, Chinese New Year, Auburn
10 Feb 07, Valentines Dance, (Private)
9 Feb 07, NLG + Liv'en Truth, OPERA HOUSE, Aboriginal Tourism Expo
26 Jan 07, Australia Day, Parramatta Park - Main Stage
26 Jan 07, NLG + Liv'en Truth, Australia Day, Merrylands - Main Stage
13 Dec 06, Parramatta Youth, Granville Multicultural Community Centre
5 Dec 06, Youth Athletics Project Launch
1 Dec 06, Stop Domestic Violence Day, Mt Druitt
30 Nov 06, Activism Against Violence, Strathfield Town Square
25 Nov 06 Activism Against Violence, Auburn Central Shopping Centre
24 Nov 06, Inter'l Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (IDEVAW), Parramatta Amphitheatre
3 Nov 06, Christ the King School, North Rocks
2 Nov 06, Foundation day, Parramatta Town Hall
29 Oct 06, Burnside Public School County Fair, Nth Parramatta
21 Oct 06, Hornsby Relay for Life, Hornsby Heights
28 Aug 06, Arthur Phillip Historical Society (Private)
10 Sep 06, Centacare Foster Care Picnic, Homebush
13 Sep 06, Parramatta Riverside Theatre, Celebrating The Arts
15 Sep 06, Holroyd Special School, Merrylands
16 Sep 06, African Women's Group, Auburn
6 April 06, Holroyd Council Senior Citizens' Week
28 March 06, Casula High School - Dance
20 March 06, Casula High School - Drama
2 March 06, Hornsby TAFE - Dance
26 Jan 06, Australia Day, Parramatta Park
18 Jan 06, Airds Family Community Centre
30 Dec 05, Today Show, Channel 9 - Photos
22 Dec 05, NLG Presentation Evening
17 Nov 05, Parramatta Mall, Amphitheatre
11 Nov 05, Blairmont Public School
31 Oct 05, Airds Youth Centre
9 Sept 05, Burnside Public School, North Parramatta
14 Sept 05, Parramatta Riverside Theatre, Celebrating the Arts
6 - 27 April 05 and 27 Jun - 20 July 05, Malaysia Tours
29 March 05, Sydney Royal Easter Show
19 March 05, Channel V Detour Program
16 March 05, Mixing the Generations
26 Jan 05, Parramatta Australia Day
Next Level Generation Sports
NLG Sports is TORCC’s latest community service for children aged from 3 to 21 years. Free skills and workshops are provided in sports including soccer, basketball and fitness. This outreach was inspired by the success of NLG Performing Arts as a way to build confidence and life skills in the Next Generation. We are currently working on our new website for this venture.
Community Assistance Team
TORCC’s Community Assistance Team has been providing meals, companionship and trusted support to the needy and homeless of Western Sydney for over twenty five years. The services of the team are licenced and acknowledged by Parramatta City Council. This ministry was founded by Ps Tony Kassas as a way to give hope and support those who need both food and someone to talk to.
Visioncorp Business Network
TORCC’s business network was established to support business people in launching and maintaining their businesses and to build a network of trustworthy trades and professional people. The network has experience in over 25 industries and provides practical, professional and emotional support and training to new and aspiring business owners. The network provides personal and business development, maintaining a focus on character, integrity, resilience, quality and belief in yourself as the product of your business.