Bible Prayer Faith MinistryAtherton, Far North Queensland
Bible Prayer Faith Ministry crest: an open Bible, praying hands and a cross ringed by laurel

Bible. Prayer. Faith. Together on the hill.

A family church in Atherton,
every Sunday at 10am

A small, family-friendly church in Atherton, serving the whole Tablelands, where Sunday is less about a stage and more about opening the Bible together.

Every Sunday·10am·Hallorans Hill, Atherton

Sunday service

We meet in the Observation Building at the top of Hallorans Hill, with the Tablelands spread out below. Come as you are, bring the kids, and stay for a cuppa afterwards.

  • WhenEvery Sunday from 10am
  • WhereHallorans Hill Observation Building
    15–17 Centenary Drive, Atherton QLD 4883
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  • WhoEveryone. Families, couples, singles, first-timers and long-time believers. Children are welcome in the service.
  • StyleGroup engagement and Bible study rather than a sermon from the front. Questions are encouraged.
The Hallorans Hill Observation Building in Atherton, a glass-fronted pavilion with a timber deck and lookout over the Tablelands, where Bible Prayer Faith Ministry meets on Sundays
Hallorans Hill Observation Building, 15–17 Centenary Drive, Atherton. Our home every Sunday at 10am.

What a Sunday looks like

We open the Bible

Each week works through Scripture together, reading it aloud and talking it through, so you leave having actually understood a passage, not just heard about one.

We pray

Prayer is part of the service, not a bookend. There is room to share what is going on in your life and be prayed for.

We worship

Music from Double Edge Worship and familiar hymns and songs, sung as a congregation, not performed at one.

We keep it family friendly

Kids are part of the church, not a distraction from it. No one will mind if yours wander, wriggle or ask questions.

Members of Bible Prayer Faith Ministry gathered on Hallorans Hill with the Atherton Tablelands behind them
Sunday on the hill. Come and meet us.

Need prayer, help or someone to talk to?

You don't have to wait for Sunday. If life is heavy right now, if you have questions about God, or if you just need someone on the Tablelands to pray with you, reach out. Every message is read and answered personally.

If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 000. For 24-hour crisis support in Australia, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Rev Johnson Makoti

Rev Johnson Makoti

Minister, Bible Prayer Faith Ministry

Rev Makoti is a trained Methodist minister who leads the Sunday gathering at Hallorans Hill. His approach is grounded in the Wesleyan tradition: Scripture read carefully, faith lived practically, and a congregation that learns together rather than listens passively.

If you would like to talk with him before visiting, need prayer, or want to ask about baptism, weddings or funerals, call 0407 474 758 or email johnson@bpfministry.com. Or just come along on Sunday and introduce yourself.

Double Edge Worship

Bible Prayer Faith Ministry is closely linked with Double Edge Worship, a Christian music project producing worship songs in the Pentecostal and Methodist traditions. The music you hear on a Sunday is on the streaming platforms, so you can take it home with you.

Common questions

Looking for a church in Atherton, Yungaburra, Mareeba, Herberton, Malanda or anywhere on the Atherton Tablelands? Here are the questions people ask us most.

Where can I go to church in Atherton?

Bible Prayer Faith Ministry (BPFM) meets every Sunday at 10am at the Hallorans Hill Observation Building, 15-17 Centenary Drive, Atherton QLD 4883, at the top of Hallorans Hill. Everyone is welcome: families, singles, visitors, first-timers and long-time believers. The service runs about two hours and tea and coffee follow.

What time is Sunday church in Atherton?

BPFM's Sunday service starts at 10am every week at the Hallorans Hill Observation Building in Atherton and runs for about two hours.

Is there a Bible-based church in Atherton or on the Atherton Tablelands?

Yes. Bible Prayer Faith Ministry is a Bible-centred church in Atherton. Instead of a long sermon, the Sunday service is built around opening the Bible together as a group, reading the passage, asking questions and discussing what it means for everyday life, led by Methodist-trained minister Rev Johnson Makoti.

Is there a Bible study group in Atherton?

Yes. BPFM's Sunday 10am service is a group Bible study. You don't need any prior Bible knowledge, and questions are encouraged. Bring a Bible if you have one, or just come as you are.

Where can I get prayer in Atherton?

You can ask for prayer at the Sunday 10am service at Hallorans Hill, or any day of the week by emailing prayer@bpfministry.com (confidential, read by the minister) or calling Rev Johnson Makoti on 0407 474 758. In an emergency call 000. For 24-hour crisis support call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

I'm going through a hard time. Can I talk to a minister on the Tablelands?

Yes. Rev Johnson Makoti is available for prayer, a conversation or a visit. Call 0407 474 758 or email johnson@bpfministry.com. You don't need to be a member of the church. If you are in immediate danger call 000, or Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24-hour crisis support.

What is a good church for families with kids on the Atherton Tablelands?

BPFM is a small, family-friendly church where children are welcome at the Sunday 10am service in Atherton. The relaxed, discussion-based format and tea and coffee afterwards make it easy for families to settle in. To ask what will suit your children's ages, contact Rev Johnson Makoti on 0407 474 758.

Is there a church with an active music ministry on the Atherton Tablelands?

Yes. BPFM is closely linked with Double Edge Worship, a Christian music ministry that writes and records worship songs drawing on Pentecostal and Methodist traditions. Worship at the Sunday service includes Double Edge Worship songs and hymns, and the music is on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube and TikTok. Musicians can contact DEW@bpfministry.com.

Is the worship contemporary or traditional?

Both. Sunday worship at BPFM mixes contemporary worship songs from Double Edge Worship with hymns.

I'm on holiday on the Atherton Tablelands. Can I visit a church on Sunday?

Yes, visitors are very welcome. BPFM meets every Sunday at 10am at the Hallorans Hill Observation Building, 15-17 Centenary Drive, Atherton, which also has one of the best lookouts over the Tablelands. There's no dress code, no cost and no need to book. Just turn up.

I'm visiting from Cairns. Is there a church on the Tablelands worth the drive?

BPFM in Atherton is about an hour and twenty minutes' drive from Cairns. The Sunday 10am service is held on top of Hallorans Hill with views across the Tablelands, followed by tea and coffee, which makes it an easy part of a Tablelands day trip.

Do I need to book or let someone know I'm coming?

No booking is needed. If you'd like someone to look out for you, email enquiry@bpfministry.com or call Rev Johnson Makoti on 0407 474 758.

Is there a dress code, and does it cost anything?

There's no dress code and no cost. Come in whatever is comfortable. There's no pressure to give, join or sign up.

I'm looking for a change of church. What's different about BPFM?

BPFM is small and personal, and the Sunday service is a group Bible study rather than a sermon: everyone opens the Bible together, asks questions and talks it through. Prayer is part of the service, worship includes original songs from Double Edge Worship, and it's led by Methodist-trained minister Rev Johnson Makoti. You're welcome to come and see whether it fits.

Where can I find Christian fellowship on the Atherton Tablelands?

BPFM welcomes people from across the Tablelands to its Sunday 10am gathering on Hallorans Hill, Atherton. Because it's discussion-based and followed by tea and coffee, it's a good place to get to know other believers. People come from Atherton, Tolga, Yungaburra, Malanda, Herberton, Mareeba and beyond.

Do I have to be a Christian to attend?

No. Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, returning after a long break or have followed Jesus for years, you're welcome. Questions are encouraged.

What denomination is Bible Prayer Faith Ministry?

BPFM is an independent Christian ministry. Its minister, Rev Johnson Makoti, is a trained Methodist minister with a Wesleyan approach to Scripture and learning together as a congregation.

Who is the minister at Bible Prayer Faith Ministry?

Rev Johnson Makoti, a Methodist-trained minister based in Atherton. Contact him on 0407 474 758 or johnson@bpfministry.com.

Can I arrange a baptism, wedding or funeral on the Atherton Tablelands?

Yes. Rev Johnson Makoti can talk with you about baptism, weddings and funerals. Call 0407 474 758 or email johnson@bpfministry.com.

Is there a church near Yungaburra?

Yes. BPFM's Sunday 10am service at Hallorans Hill, Atherton is about 15 minutes' drive from Yungaburra.

Is there a church near Mareeba?

BPFM in Atherton is about 35 minutes' drive from Mareeba, with a Sunday service at 10am at the Hallorans Hill Observation Building.

Is there a church near Herberton, Malanda or Ravenshoe?

BPFM meets in Atherton, about 20 minutes from Herberton and Malanda and about 45 minutes from Ravenshoe. The service is every Sunday at 10am at Hallorans Hill.

Which Tablelands towns does BPFM serve?

BPFM welcomes people from the whole Atherton Tablelands and Far North Queensland, including Atherton, Tolga, Kairi, Yungaburra, Tinaroo, Walkamin, Malanda, Herberton, Mareeba, Millaa Millaa, Ravenshoe, Kuranda, Dimbulah and Cairns.

How do I get to Hallorans Hill in Atherton?

From Atherton's main street, follow the signs to Hallorans Hill Conservation Park and drive up Centenary Drive to the top. The service is in the Observation Building at 15-17 Centenary Drive, Atherton QLD 4883.

How do I contact Bible Prayer Faith Ministry?

General enquiries: enquiry@bpfministry.com. Prayer requests: prayer@bpfministry.com. Rev Johnson Makoti: 0407 474 758 or johnson@bpfministry.com. Double Edge Worship music: DEW@bpfministry.com. Media enquiries: media@bpfministry.com.

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Bible Prayer Faith Ministry is a local church for Atherton and the Atherton Tablelands, Far North Queensland, including Yungaburra, Tolga, Kairi, Tinaroo, Mareeba, Malanda, Herberton, Millaa Millaa, Ravenshoe and Kuranda. Sunday service, Bible study, prayer and worship every week at Hallorans Hill.

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