The Church Streaming Licence gives permission to stream or podcast live or live-recorded worship service music on the church’s website or other streaming services. Alternatively, the church can opt for an upgrade to the Church Streaming Plus Licence for more authorisation.
The Church Copyright license gives permission for reproduction of lyrics of songs during church services. Includes projection of lyrics; printed bulletins, programmes; legal audio and video recordings which include singing; digital copy activities.
Partnership with the Association gives you broad access to the resources of world class ministry organisations such as Morling College, Baptist World Aid, Global Interaction, BaptistCare, Bedford College and Baptist Financial Services.
Through Assembly and other forums your church has a voice into the direction of the broader movement, allowing you to share your ideas and passions to a wider audience with greater resources. You are also welcome to be involved in various taskforces and teams that work toward shaping policy, frameworks and resources for the Association.
The Association administrates and provides ongoing professional development to help ensure our churches are led by pastors who themselves are growing; as well as providing them with a network of peers to exchange ideas, experiences and friendship with. All accredited pastors have been through a rigorous process of evaluation before they are accepted, helping ensure
You, your church and its leadership receive support in many areas of church life including administration, leadership, pastoral care, ministry standards, insurance and more. You also have access to a detailed development network that provides workshops, conferences and more at a discounted rate. The Association also helps your church process conflict and help you to
You are part of something greater, made up of great churches and great people. Your affiliation with the Association allows us to help you connect with a broader range of gospel partners, to meet leaders, teachers, disciples and many others. The Baptist Association runs training, events and gatherings that are wholly dedicated to supporting, encouraging
Hundreds to thousands of hours every year are spent on your behalf negotiating, submitting applications, lobbying and investigating. Everything from influencing political policy to speaking out for the vulnerable in your communities; from advocating on your behalf with government, to providing you with tools and information to keep the wheels turning. This allows you to
The Association is greater than the sum of its parts. By working together, the Baptist Association makes your contribution work harder and achieve more than it could possibly do by itself. More life changing, ministry growing, kingdom expanding work. Economies of scale allow for even greater impact to be seen from your contribution. An example
It is the combined work of Baptists across our movement that has led to the establishment of: None of these could have happened without the contributions of churches to a common cause and a belief that we can make a greater impact for the kingdom of God together.
We acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants and traditional custodians of the lands where we live and minister. We pay respect to their elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge Creator God who has brought us together, from different lands and nations, and desire to continue together towards deeper understanding and reconciliation.
