‘Our Story’ is where we share stories of our wider Baptist movement; stories from our journey towards our goal of becoming a movement of 1,000 healthy churches in a generation, stories of how Baptist Churches in NSW & ACT are navigating key issues, and stories from our affiliated groups. Sharing stories is vital so that we […]
The Retreat Movement is extending an invitation to Christian Leaders to join with Facilitators of Retreats on Wednesday 13th September (9am to 3.30pm) at the Mount Schoenstatt Spirituality Centre, 230 Fairlight Rd, Mulgoa for encouragement, connection and equipping from Tim Dyer. Topics that will be covered at this Open Day include: For more information contact email
FORM 2023 is coming up in 2 short months and it’s time to register now! Our keynote speaker is Jason Elsmore, Senior Pastor at Gateway Baptist Church and Director of the Queensland Baptist Movement. Jason will speak on the theme of FEARLESS, as drawn out from Joshua 1. We will also be running a range of workshop
STATE YOUTH CAMP IS COMING UP SOON! We’ve got plenty of groups already registered and we’ve made some big plans, but we want YOU to be a part of it! The camp team has been working hard on the program, talks, worship and activities. This is a great way for youth ministries to offer their young people
For the first time ever, we’re inviting Baptist churches across the country to participate in an annual National Baptism Week from 15-22 October. National Baptism Week is an opportunity to talk and teach about baptism, preparing those who are ready, it’s a prompt to be on the front foot in inviting people to take a step of faith, and it’s a moment to remember,
Australia’s Baptistist Quiz Night (Sep 2nd, 8pm Eastern) is a fundraiser for Crossover that will pit church versus church, and we the NSW&ACT Baptists against the other state associations. Conducted via Zoom, it’s easy to get a table together at your place to represent your church. Info and Rego are at crossover.org.au/quiz
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” (Philippians 4:6) In an action-oriented world where we value progress and fast-paced results, I resonate with the phrase: “Let’s hit the ground running.” I often forget, though, how hard it actually is to literally
In May 2023 at The Gathering Incorporating the Annual Assembly, the movement accepted the 2023-25 Strategic Plan. The Plan can be summarised in our three priority areas: Developing Leaders, Mobilising Healthy Churches, and Partnering in Ministry. The third of these priority areas is Partnering in Ministry which incorporates Priorities 5-7: Check out the video for a look
‘Our Story’ is where we share stories of our wider Baptist movement; stories from our journey towards our goal of becoming a movement of 1,000 healthy churches in a generation, stories of how Baptist Churches in NSW & ACT are navigating key issues, and stories from our affiliated groups. Sharing stories is vital so that we
Recent publications around family breakdown, loneliness and belonging, and singleness in the family centric church may be of interest to you. Publica – a research and public policy organisation devoted to partnering with Churches and organisations to strengthen family and community relationships throughout Australia, recently held forums around the country with church and denominational leaders. Articles have since
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.
