CWW Member Profiles Religious Services
Pastor Merrilyn Billing Senior Pastor and Principle of School Worship Zion Hills TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA
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astor Merrilyn Billing is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as a Pinnacle Professional in the field of Religious Services as a result of her role as Senior Pastor and Principle of School Worship with Zion Hills.
In 1983 while worshiping in her home in Legana, Pastor Merrilyn became aware of the Lord’s presence and He shared with her that “His heart was truly grieved because so few truly worshiped Him.” A few years later, while working with an International Worship Ministry in Brisbane, a picture began to formulate for a 50 acre ministry centre that she had received through a vision. This directly corresponded with the same vision that her children Carolyn and Chris had also received. The family’s vision became reality when a property was placed on the market and following the Lord’s leading, an offer was made for the whole property which included the 150 room high school, gymnasium and 50 acres of land.
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Pastor Merrilyn received a call to say that the offer was successful and the property would be sold to the Church. The favor of the Lord continued as the government agreed to spend money on repairs due to the vandalism that had occurred since the school closure. The name of the Church was changed to Zions Hill Church in 2006, and due to continued growth, the need for an additional Pastor was evident. This led to the appointment of Pastor Merrilyn’s son, Chris as Associate Pastor. Looking ahead, Pastor Merrilyn plans for the future include a four level 24/7 prayer tower overlooking the city, a recording studio, the establishment of kingdom businesses including a worship school and various levels of accommodation. Her work at Zions Hill to date has highlighted the magnificent provision of God and the whole story has been a miraculous testimony. What is even more incredible is that the journey has only just begun. For more information, please visit www.zionshill.com.au.
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