Safe Church Concern Template form
Use this temple form to record any concerns or allegations received about harm to a child or other vulnerable person. It should be completed ideally by the person who raised the concern, or, by the Safe Church Contact Person. Click here to download the template
Church Safety Policy
Victorian Baptists are committed to providing making our church communities and programs safe. This is an expression of loving our neighbours as well as fulfilling our legal obligations. Every local church should have a policy committing the organisation to providing a safe environment, particularly for children and vulnerable adults. Click here to download the sample […]
Risk assessment
Risk management refers to the process of identifying possible harms that might occur during the course of your ministry; then, reducing or preventing the likelihood of that harm occurring or how severe the consequence would be if it did occur. Common risks that should be considered include damage to the physical property, physical injury, psychological […]
Church Planting
The BUV has a desire to see an expression of church in every corner of Victoria. This will come about as we join with God and one another, Together on Mission. As we have seen with the response to our 2020 Bushfire Appeal, a lot of people giving a little, can make a remarkable difference. […]
Gift in Wills
“Each generation tells of your faithfulness to the next.” – Isaiah 39:19 A Lasting Legacy to Advance God’s Kingdom Thank you for prayerfully considering a gift in your Will. Including a gift in Will (Bequest) to the BUV means you can leave a lasting legacy to advance God’s kingdom. This is because your gift can allow […]
Be Safe
Be SAFE is a free system BUV have developed to help churches manage their Essential Safety Measures (ESM) and Duty of Care Compliance. It also has a module called Housekeeping. For Church Sign Up or to Log in go to Be SAFE This link also has training video and getting started instructions Essential Safety Measures (ESM) The requirements are based on the […]
Statement of Understanding
The Statement of Understanding is a key document that supports healthy and sustainable Church leadership. It outlines the agreed terms between a Church and its Pastor—covering stipend, working conditions, responsibilities, and mutual expectations. Aligned with BUV Guidelines for Healthy Church/Pastor Relationships, it provides clarity, accountability, and care for both pastors and congregations. The associate pastor […]
BUV Incorporation Act 1930
Church Size Dynamics Resource
Church Size Dynamics is an online training resource that includes a 15minutes video and workbook. This training resource aims to help church leaders and Pastors understand how different churches operate at different sizes and implement required changes to transition to a desirable future. Through the learning activities, leaders will be able to: Recognise the dynamics associated with […]