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Standing in Prayer for Israel and the Palestinian Territories
A call to prayer from the Baptist World Alliance for Israel and the Palestinian Territories ...
Uluru Statement from the Heart – Statement by ABM National Council
The National Council of Australian Baptist Ministries (also known as the Baptist Union of Australia) accepts the invitation of our First Nations sisters and brothers in the Uluru Statement from the Heart to “walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a...
Australian Baptist Ministries Myanmar Statement 2023
The National Council of Australian Baptist Ministries [ABM] stand in solidarity with all the church communities from Myanmar that are members of State Unions affiliated with ABM. We grieve with them as they witness their family and friends displaced, persecuted, and...
Rev. Mark Wilson Christmas Message 2022
Let’s be real for a moment. Life isn’t always a bed of roses. In fact, at times it can be brutal. It is often in these tough times when true friends reveal themselves. They stay connected through the tough times and the good times. They are dependable. They are with...
Rev. Mark Wilson’s Easter message 2022
Easter Saturday is the ‘in between’ day. It sits awkwardly between Good Friday, the day Jesus died on the cross, and Easter Sunday, the day He rose to life again. For the original followers of Jesus it was a day of uncertainty and grief.
Stand Against Domestic Violence – an initiative of Baptist World Alliance and BWA Women
As part of the 2021 Global Conference of Baptist Women hosted by Baptist World Alliance Women, Dr. Valerie Duval-Poujol and Rev. Jenni Entrican were preparing a workshop on Domestic Violence. They were moved to take this important information beyond a single workshop...
Rev. Mark Wilson Christmas Message 2021
Becoming a grandparent this year for the second time was an amazing experience filled with tears of joy, love and adoration. It is an overwhelming experience to hold a newborn baby so fragile, helpless and totally dependent on its mother and father. It made me realise...
Safer Spaces Toolkit is now live!
We are excited to announce the Safer Spaces Toolkit is now available at this link: https://saferspacestoolkit.com.au The Safer Spaces Toolkit is a resource of Australian Baptist Ministries to address domestic abuse and build relationally healthy communities
Power Through Powerlessness
At first glance, The Cross of Jesus stands as a picture of powerlessness. The man who hangs on the cross is dying in shame, condemned by the authorities that exact maximum punishment for crimes against the state. But this is the same man who has fed the hungry, healed...
APBF Statement in Solidarity with the people of Myanmar!
STATEMENT OF THE ASIA PACIFIC BAPTIST FEDERATION ON THE STATE OF EMERGENCY IN MYANMAR The APBF which is constituted by 63 member conventions in 22 nations across Asia Pacific with over 33,000 members, part of the 47 Million Baptist among the Baptist World Alliance...
𝗕𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀
As you will all be aware, many areas from Wooraloo, the Hills area, down through to Brigadoon, Bullsbrook and the upper Swan have been heavily impacted by the current major fire events, with more than 80 homes destroyed in recent weeks. Baptist Churches Western...
Baptist World Alliance Calls for Equitable Distribution of Vaccines
Global Baptist Leaders Unite in Signing of Government Petition FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA - January 29, 2021) As the number of COVID-19 cases surpasses the 100 million mark, the Baptist World Alliance is issuing a call to Baptists around the world...
Baptist World Congress 2021
The Baptist World Congress is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for Baptists worldwide to stand TOGETHER. For the first time in our history, Congress will be offered as a fully virtual event, making it more accessible than ever before. Join us online as the BWA family...
#Changetheheart event 25 January 2021
You are invited by one of our most senior Aboriginal Christian Leaders, Aunty Jean Phillips, to gather together to pray in unison to #ChangeTheHeart on the evening before January 26. Tune in to this unique, national service led by Aboriginal Christian Leaders...
2020 Christmas Message
HOPE SHATTERED HOPE RESTORED 2020 has seen a global health crisis unlike any in our life time — one that is killing people, spreading human suffering, and upending people’s lives. But this is much more than a health crisis. It is a human, economic and social crisis....
ABM appoints a new National Ministries Director
Australian Baptist Ministries (ABM) has appointed Reverend Mark Wilson as the next National Ministries Director starting in March 2021. Mark will step down from his current role as Director of Ministries for Baptist Churches Western Australia (BCWA) to take up the...
Christmas Video Resource 2020
2020 has been a turbulent year for our world. For many people, their view of the world and the certainties that they thought they enjoyed have been upended. It is a troubling and unsettling time for many people. Into this context, our Christmas video resource features...
The future of the church report
Disruption, disillusionment and diversity: the future of the church Research by McCrindle sponsored by Baptist Financial Services. As social researchers McCrindle spend their time studying the social and demographic landscape to understand emerging trends and advise...
Prayer and Support for Philippines after Typhoon Goni
The world’s strongest typhoon for 2020 made landfall on Sunday 1 November over the Philippines leaving 20 people dead and over 390, 000 homeless. Baptist World Aid Australia has set up a disaster fund to support the area. Click here to contribute. Asia Pacific...
2020 COVID Fashion Guide from Baptist World Aid Australia
Baptist World Aid Australia is releasing a 2020 Special COVID edition of the ethical fashion guide. Every piece of clothing you own was made by someone. And amidst the COVID-19 crisis, the people who make your clothes are experiencing new and unprecedented risks....
PRAC: Churches responses to Covid
Crossover has just released their Spring edition of PRAC! In this edition we chart how churches have risen to the challenge of Covid-19 restrictions. It includes stories of virtual online church, new online congregations, neighbourhoods needs being met, how churches...
Australians’ views, attitudes and beliefs about God and Jesus
In a period of deeply challenging social isolation such as this, many people may consider questions of meaning, belonging and connection to something larger than themselves. Some may be contemplating the presence or existence of God and others could be returning to,...
Understanding the Future Consumer – report from McCrindle
McCrindle have recently released a new report on ‘The Future Consumer’ In this report for Australian business leaders, we share about the future consumers' generational distinctives, global impacts and digital patterns. And yes, there's plenty of infographics in the...
National Solemn Assembly 26/27 September
The National Day of Prayer movement invite you to be part of the Solemn Assembly Days of prayer via Zoom on 26 and 27 September 2020. This time of prayer will feature various Indigenous Christian leaders joined by various Non indigenous Christian Leaders helping lead...
Australians’ experience of faith, spirituality and prayer
The latest newsletter from NCLS is out. At times of challenge and crisis, people often turn to deeper questions of meaning and some draw on spiritual reserves and resources. During this time of COVID-19 it is expected that many Australians are now drawing on these...
Asia Pacific Baptist Federation gathers to pray 16 August 2020
The Asia Pacific Baptist Federation is calling our region to pray on 16 August. The world is going through a very difficult time. Millions have lost their loved ones. The world is suffering. How can we stay resilient? It is only when we have hope in Christ trusting...
Australian leader Karen Wilson installed as BWA Women’s President 2020-2025
On July 16, 2020, BWA Women hosted an online Officer Installation and Commissioning Service. Women from around the world gathered to honor President Ksenija Magda and Secretary Treasurer Kathy James for their years of faithful service and to welcome the new officers...
NCLS – Five clues for inviting Australians to church
National Church Life Survey has release a series of short videos and a wellbeing check for church leaders. At the time of publishing, some social distancing measures are easing and Australian churches are beginning to gather again in smaller numbers. Churches are...
Healthy Relationships Video Project
Australian Baptist Ministries has recently launched a new resource for churches and ministry leaders to assist individuals, couples and families to first manage and then flourish in their relationships in the challenging times we find ourselves in. These short,...
Global Baptists Called to Stand Together in Praise, Prayer, and Support
Baptist World Alliance Announces Pentecost Initiative Global Baptists Called to Stand Together in Praise, Prayer, and Support (FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA - May 8, 2020) As part of the "Standing Together" Global Baptist Response Plan, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) is...
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