Mission Grants
In 2014, the BUV allocated resources to the Church Development Fund to demonstrate our commitment to partner with our Victorian Baptist churches in facilitating mission and outreach. The BUV Leadership Team overseas this Fund and annually, a Mission Grants budget is steward by the Mission Catalyst Team (MCT) with the assistance of the Mission Grant […]
Community Portrait
The Community Portrait is a tools for churches to understand and engage local communities. Using demographics, field trips, prayer walks, and observation, it identifies community strengths, needs, and opportunities for collaboration. This process fosters deeper connections, supports mission work, and aligns with God’s presence in neighborhoods. Click here to download the Community Portrait tool
Community development
Community development is both a method of community work and a set of values to establish and maintain ministries in local communities. Community development work identifies some aspects of a community’s ‘preferred future’. The BUV can work with your church to identify and build the capacity of individuals and groups of people to realise this […]
101 Great Community Ideas
Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2:46-47 We know there are endless […]
Blessed are the Placemakers
Blessed are the Placemakers emphasises the importance of church-led community engagement through “placemaking” — cultivating meaningful connections with neighbors, enhancing local assets, and aligning with God’s presence in specific places. It encourages churches to embrace local spaces and people, fostering inclusive, impactful ministry that reflects Jesus’ mission. Click here to download the Blessed are the […]
Reimagine Mission Podcast Season 1-4
The Reimagine Mission podcast is a conversation with pastors, practitioners, and missional thinkers about reimagining mission in our unique contexts. New conversations hosted by Andrew Hill will be uploaded to inspire, equip, and encourage you to reimagine mission in your church and neighbourhood. Reimagine Mission is a production of the Baptist Union of Victoria. Click […]