Church Engagement
Serving in mission alongside Australian Baptist churches is at the heart of all we do.
From our faithful beginnings until today, local Baptist churches have been front and centre in our shared witness of Jesus around the world.
We see that local churches exist for mission. We believe that all local church communities are called to join God in his restoring and loving mission in their own communities, as well as across the world. Healthy, vibrant churches are marked by this local and global mission commitment.
Baptist Mission Australia exists to support churches bring this commitment to life.
Increasingly we want our relationships with local churches to be marked by mutuality – where we support each other in local and global mission.
We’re committed to tailoring church relationships to suit the needs of local faith communities.
With our intercultural expertise we can help your church more effectively cross the street with the hope of Jesus in your local community. We can also facilitate personal connections with Baptist Mission Australia intercultural team members, ministry partners and projects to encourage and inspire your congregation.
We celebrate that the world has come to Australia! We are seeking the Spirit’s leading in exploring new opportunities to engage with Baptist churches in intercultural mission initiatives in Australia.
We wouldn’t exist without the support of our Australian Baptist movement. And across Africa, Asia and Australia today Baptist Mission Australia serves as our movement’s intercultural mission agency. We are uniquely positioned to help Baptist churches multiply Kingdom impact – across the street and across the the world.
Why join with us?
Here’s some of the tailored ways we can build a mutually beneficial mission relationship with your church.
Supporting your church to engage with your local community more effectively, including equipping people in crossing cultural and religious barriers with the good news of Jesus.
Helping raise global mission awareness and communicate the importance of churches being engaged in local and global mission.
Providing opportunities for your church to focus attention, prayer and financial support on a specific location, team member, ministry partner or project across the world.
Coming alongside people in your church discerning the possibility of intercultural mission service, including 1:1 mission coaching and awareness courses.
Inviting people from your church to share in Global Exposure or other short-term mission experiences.
Having one of our gifted communicators speak at a church service or event.
Giving you free access to a wide range of high-quality digital mission resources.
Inviting your participation in May Mission Month and Walk the World.
Sparking learning and curiosity through training in areas such as missional reimagination, cultural intelligence, integral mission and contextualisation.
Lending our experience to support your leaders in the development of a dynamic mission strategy or assisting with mission support policies.
Together we’re sharing the good news of Jesus across the world in ways that make sense!
Local Church: Global Mission Vision
A local church with a global vision is not simply one that sends people overseas— it’s one that participates in God’s global redemptive work, both locally and globally, with a missional imagination that reflects the Kingdom of God.
Every local church, no matter its size or setting, is invited to join God’s global movement.
Find out more in this 7 step guide developing a global mission vision for your local church.
Church relationships team
At Baptist Mission Australia, we’re uniquely positioned as our movement’s intercultural mission arm to serve your church. We can help your people as they cross the street with the good news of Jesus and enable them to personally connect with God’s global mission story.
Andrew Duncan
NSW/ACT Church Relationships Manager
Melanie Downes
QLD Church Relationships Manager
Geoff Maddock
Intercultural Communities
Lisa Cornish
National Church Relationships Manager
Nathan Reid
Mobilisation
Pip
Intercultural Team Member
Scott Pilgrim
Executive Director
Our church relationships team members are all experienced mission practitioners or Baptist pastors. They are regularly connecting with churches, pastors, mission teams and people exploring mission service opportunities.
Let's seize these opportunities.
Connect with us
Send our church relationships team a message. Team members will welcome personally connecting with you to chat about how we can support your church in its unique mission journey.
Invite a speaker from
Baptist Mission Australia
Is your church passionate about global mission and local outreach? Invite a speaker from Baptist Mission Australia to inspire your congregation with stories of God’s transforming work around the world. Discover how your church can share the good news of Jesus in your local neighbourhood.
Whether it’s a special service, event, or mission-focused weekend, our speakers are ready to equip and encourage your church in its mission to the world.
Historically, one of the primary reasons Baptist churches partnered together is for the sake of the Gospel. I value the deep sense of history and friendship we have with Baptist Mission Australia.
Our engagement with Baptist Mission Australia is a vital expression of our faith in action, connecting our church family with God’s work among the nations. It’s a joy and a privilege to pursue the Great Commission together.
We love that we have an ongoing real relationship with the Baptist Mission Australia team. We trust them as an organisation. We really love their heart and their holistic vision. They are so attentive to context.
