Leadership Appointment Process
Find an online church service
Here is a list of Baptist churches offering online worship opportunities. This is not an exhaustive list, but a starting point for you to find an online space for you to connect in with
How to apply for Refugee Airfare & Assistance Loan Scheme (RAALS)
When a RAALS loan really means a new life The Refugee Airfare and Assistance Loan Scheme (RAALS) was created in 2004 by the Baptist Union of Victoria, in response to hearing stories of the difficulties faced by refugees trying to bring their families to a new life in Australia. These stories continue today and tell […]
Process for appointing a leadership or volunteer role
Screening is part of the leadership appointment process. It is one way that the leadership can determine in advance if a particular individual is appropriate and eligible to lead or volunteer within the church. The main steps that should be followed when appointing a leader or volunteer are: Have a position description for each role […]
Covenantal Church Membership
What is Membership of a Baptist church? What does becoming a member mean? Why would someone become a member? Based on Luke 24: 13 – 35, this introduction provides answers for these questions through scripture, and explores the foundations of a Member’s Covenant and provides examples of church covenants.
Baptist Insurance Services
Drawing on the experience of the Baptist Insurance Services Board and staff and the tremendous support of our insurance partners, they are able to ensure that our risk protection products are very broad in the cover provided, yet remain extremely competitive pricewise. For all your insurance queries please contact Baptist Insurance service directly at https://www.baptistinsurance.com.au/
Guidelines on Impact of Fixed Term Contract Changes to the BUV
As part of the Australian Government’s Secure Jobs, Better Pay changes, rules about using fixed term contracts have changed from 06 December 2023. The BUV sought legal advice from Colin Biggers & Paisley on how the new legislations will affect the BUV and our churches. Summary of their advice can be accessed through this link. […]
Sample BUV Constitutions for Churches
Churches wanting to become a BUV constituent must have their church constitution approved by the Union Council in accordance with the BUV constitution. A constitution can be lengthy as it is a detailed document that covers the church composition, membership, leadership, financial and general matters. The following guide aims to assist churches in the drafting […]
Schedule B
The current Schedule B considers all amendments made in 1968, 1975, 1984, 1994 and 2022. Schedule B outlines the rules on Trust property and certain church financial matters, the appointment and dismissal of church leaders, how Special Church Meetings are to be called and convened and the regulations around church membership size. The plain English […]