Inside the Wave’s Beach Outreach
Every surfer knows the awe-inspiring power of the ocean, yet the message that The Wave Church in Ocean Grove aims to spread is that God is even stronger and greater (Psalm 93:4). The Wave joins many coastal churches in sharing the good news of Jesus with locals and holidaymakers through surfing and summer missions. “Surfing […]
Balancing Act – the church bridging two worlds
Beyond the gorgeous grand façade of Collins Street Baptist Church lies a congregation with a huge heart for people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles. With open arms, the church welcomes a broad range of visitors, both Christian and non-Christian, and hopes to have a positive impact on each one. “It’s not as much about programs […]
A Leap of Faith Through Alpha
Discussing the “big questions of life” through an Alpha course at Syndal Baptist Church led Kyle to make the life-changing decision to follow Christ. “What I found really good was that there was a range of ages – you could see their personal stories and how they dealt with things and see a whole range […]
Equipping Young People To Serve The Lord
PRIORISING ENGAGING THE NEXT GEN IN FAITH SERIES Young people from 14 churches joined together for a Servanthood Conference at Wodonga and District Baptist Church (WDBC) in February, to explore the value of having Christlike, servant hearts. More than 90 people attended – most aged between 18-30 years– including high school students, young adults, and […]
Cardinia Council’s Unanimous Vote of Confidence in Follow BC
There were “tears of joy, high-fives and hugs” after Cardinia Shire Council unanimously approved Follow Baptist Church’s permit for a new place of worship in Officer, overturning a recommendation to reject the permit. Councillors spoke out in favour of the church’s proposal, saying the church did “so much” for the surrounding community that the Shire […]
Celebrating Women of Faith
There are many faithful, godly women serving in ministry roles across our Baptist churches and we wanted to give them a shout-out this International Women’s Day, March 8. Here, two women share their current roles, some ways that God uses their talents to encourage and transform their communities, and an uplifting message to other women […]
Young Hearts After God’s Heart At Mill Valley
It was a special time of ministry at Mill Valley Ranch’s final Roundup camp this summer – 12 young people surrendered their hearts to God as they heard the teaching of the Word and spent time seeking Him. Fiona Simcoe from Baptist Camping Victoria shares her reflections on these exciting events and her summer of […]