Resources
After more than 15 years of mission, Melanie reflects on the vital role of supporters!
KimLean writes about how he is journeying alongside a group of Khmer men and sharing about the Prince of Peace.
Scott and Bek share some of the ways they are seeing God empower their Yawo friends.
Tash writes about a recent Spring Market and the opportunities it provided her to connect and share stories.
Scott Pilgrim shares an update on the development of the Future Directions Paper.
Join with other believers in praying for the world.
Scott reflects on the faithful and passionate service of the late Chris Pittendrigh.
Ben shares an exciting story and reflects on the way God uses us as part of His plan.
Scott Pilgrim shares an update about Lisa Cornish's expanding role.
Ryan and Suzie share an encouraging story from South Asia.
Tobias shares an update about the Bible Translation Project in Mozambique.
Mat and Shannon share about the contribution of short-term volunteers to their long-term ministry in Outback Australia.
Daz and Bee share an update about the new café - six months on!
Carolyn and Dema share encouraging updates of God's Spirit at work.
Scott shares about a collaborative opportunity to stand with the people of Myanmar.
Scott reflects on some confronting questions.
God's Spirit opens a Gospel sharing opportunity for Max and Ezzie.
Suzanne celebrates how much can change in a year.
Jesus is at work in and through our lives.
Scott shares stories of God at work around the world.
Simon and Widya share how God is at work as they live as His ‘Open Book’.
Celebrating partnership throughout May Mission Month!
Paul shares how God is using him as he remains available to the Spirit's leading.
Now more than ever...
Dave shares a remarkable story of faith in the face of suffering.
Kicking off May Mission Month!
Cam and Kath share how joining with God as co-menders, means getting alongside people in all aspects of life.
Writing from Zimbabwe, Scott shares news of an exciting leadership training program.
Shannon and Mat share how they are joining with God in His transformative work each day.
In this video update, Liz and Glenn share how they are saying "yes" to God.
Scott shares a story of transformation in the midst of stigma and exclusion.
Paul shares an update after a few weeks serving with a new ministry in Sydney.
"Break my heart for what breaks yours..." Scott reflects on this dangerous, yet powerful prayer.
Tim and Melanie share stories of Yawo friends mending relationships with God and others through Jesus.
Welcoming Rev Elliot Keane as our First Nations Engagement Facilitator!
Petra and Ben share about the difference hope makes.
Honouring Dr Lowitja O’Donoghue.
Scott shares an update from the Thai-Myanmar border.
R reports back on recent training for leaders from Manipur and Myanmar.
We celebrate the opening of the faith communities' ministry house.
Working, learning and talking together.
This Christmas, we praise God that love has come for us.
Shannon takes us through a Christmas carol as she shares a ministry update.
Eliza and David share the story of their friend finding Jesus!
Celebrating the opening of a new training centre in Zambia.
Pat and Joy share a story of faith in the face of challenge.
Photographer Christine Tan takes us on a journey to a village outside Chiang Mai.
Use the Prayer Guide to pray for God to be at work in your community and the world.
Speaking up for the people of Myanmar.
Jake reflects on how a year in Mozambique changed his life.
Ngoc and Mark share one way they are contextually sharing the Gospel.
How three people are living as alongsiders right where they are.
Ngoc and Mark share how the ministry in Vietnam is opening eyes and empowering young people with disability.
Scott highlights how Aussie churches and Baptist Mission Australia are investing in local and global mission together.
Month one! Suzanne reflects on her first month in the Silk Road Area.
Kath shares some snapshots of her first week back in Mozambique.
Baptist Mission Australia is a founding member of the new Global Baptist Mission Network.
Praise God for this wonderful story!
People's lives are being transformed in South Asia. Ryan and Suzie share one story of many.
Step one of being an alongsider?
This is how the team in South East Asia is sharing God's love through word and deed.
Celebrating where we are and seeking God's leading for the next steps.
Celebrating May Mission Month 2023.
Levi and Josiah share how they live alongside their friends in Mozambique.
Resolutions from Australian Baptist Mininstries.
Being an alongsider means being a listener.
What can it mean for a local church to share God's love?
Muana interviews one of the Ethnic Thai faith leaders.
Welcome Jenny Casey and Jason Hoet!
This Easter, Scott reflects on a different kind of revolution.
Scott shares how God is going before us in India.
R shares about a recent encouraging encounter.
Scott shares about new and reimagined ministry partnerships.
Eliza and David share some snapshots of how they are living as alongsiders each day.
Bek and Scott reflect on what it feels like to be heading back to Mozambique...
Let's join together as a global mission community to commission our teams.
God, is this the next step you are calling us to?
Tim shares a story of the power of God's Word.
As we begin a new year, we celebrate a God who goes before us.
What does it feel like to prepare for intercultural work?
Wishing you a happy and holy Christmas. It's a joy to partner in God's mission with you.
David and Susie share how Yawo beleivers are being equipped to lead.
We praise God for all who partner with us in mission.
Mike shares one way he's stepping and engaging with new people.
Liz is taking a new opportunity to 'cross the street'.
In the midst of daily choices and challenges, will we foster faith or fear?
Through Spirit-led people, Ranti is experiencing God's love.
Scott reflects on partnership, diversity and unity in Romans 16.
Scott shares some news from across our mission community.
Stories of God's love being shared.
New believer's eyes are being opened to the hope of God's Word.
Scott share snapshots of God breaking through in Malawi and Mozambique.
Scott shares highlights from three months around the world.
Leisha shares her partnership journey.
A new faith community gathers in South East Asia.
Contextual mission training in India... Will you partner with us?
Muana and Villy share the testimony of their friend.
Mel's seeing the cultural barriers hindering K people from following Jesus.
Scott shares about an exciting new project in India.
Thank you for your partnership... let's pray for our teams.
Bush Training Camps are back on!
Celebrating the first baptisms in Maki, Papua.
Roger Kemp shares a story and update on the scholarships Baptist Mission Australia provides to students in India, Malawi and Zambia.
Yawo women are hearing about Jesus.
From the pioneering women of our past, to today.. we celebrate and champion women.
Mike shares how God is opening doors for new relationships.
Thank you for a great May Mission Month... what's next?
There's a new Bible study group gathering in Thailand!
National Reconciliation Week: 27 May - 3 June.
A ministry of presence in Outback Australia.
This May Mission Month, how is God leading you to cross the street?
A local Pastor shares how he's crossing the street.
Cam meets his friend where he is.
Scott shares an Easter reflection.
Liz and Glenn share how their new intitiative is opening new opportunities.
Scott shares how the gift of partnership means people can GO.
Pete explores the good news with an H friend.
Scott reports on recent Board and governance changes.
Mike paints a picture his early days in South East Asia.
A new video to celebrate who we all are!
Sally shares a Bible story with a Yawo friend... who shares it with her family.
“Not by my might, not by power, by my Spirit says the Lord.”
Welcoming Lisa Cornish as our new SA/NT State Leader.
Global Launch 2022: Scott invites you to join our global community in dedicating this year to God.
Dave and Caz share stories of God at work.
Welcome to another year on mission together.
Yawo men excited to explore God's Word.
Exciting four month opportunity for someone interested in business as mission with hospitality experience.
Your questions about the new name answered.
Muana and Villy share a story of transformation.
In an uncertain world, we have a certain hope to share.
Suzanne shares the realisation that prompted her to act.
Scott shares about an exciting new discipleship course coming in 2022!
Scott shares some big news for our mission community!
Kath and Cam share a powerful story of prayer for Just Prayer.
What does it mean to be as "shrewd as a snake and as innocent as a dove" for these believers?
Liz and Glenn explores how there is much more to an abandoned housing estate than meets the eye.
Scott shares about a new season of collaboration with the Global Baptist movement.
Pete and Nomes share about the exciting conversations God's stories are opening up.
Luke and Rachel share of the power of prayer during their first years in Cambodia.
God is breaking through in surprising and exciting ways!
Scott's reading Psalm 23 for the next 23 days. Will you join him?
Cam shares how God is using an unlikely friendship.
Milard shares of God's faithfulness.
Scott shares about 'UNITE', an online prayer event.
Villy and Muana share about two God-filled encounters.
A video message of gratitude from Scott to partners.
Scott shares a list of things to be grateful for.
In the challenges of life and ministry in a pandemic, God is there and opening doors.
What does it look like to live as a good neighbour?
Glenn and Liz seek new ways to be a blessing.
Scott marks the middle of the year with thankfulness.
Jean-Claude and Joyce share God's love wholistically.
Embracing lifelong learning, curiosity and questions.
This is a story of God's Spirit at work.
More than a word. Reconciliation takes action.
Scott highlights the value to going together.
Scott shares about an exciting opportunity.
Can you give us an example?
Deb shares a reflection for Mother's Day.
Celebrating more than 100 years of mission focus in May.
Pete and Nomes share how God is enabling them to build deep, life-giving friendships.
Where is God at work in your world in the here and now?
Glenn shares how God is opening opportunities for new connections. It's all part of His plan!
Scott shares from his own experience of saying "yes" to Jesus.
In this video update, Cam and Kath share how God is opening doors and muddy roads!
Introducing our new Supporter Engagement Manager, Tim Collison!
Local leaders empowered in Malawi!
The countdown to May Mission Month is on!
David and Eliza give us a glimpse of life, ministry and God at work on the Silk Road.
Prayer is at the heart of who we are.
A young woman starts studying God's Word with Muana and Villy.
Scott and Bek share how God is moving through their conversations.
Scott challenges us to live out 'who we are'.
Kim reminds us that while not everything translates, the important things are worth explaining.
Scott looks ahead to a new year of minstry and partnership.
It starts with one person, one family, then another and another...
Scott reflects on message of Christmas amidst an unprecedented year.
Milard shares a story of transformation.
Scott reflects on Romans 16 and how God places His mission in the hands of ordinary people.
Mark and Ngoc see God at work as they build relationships.
Scott reflects on how, amidst the challenges of 2020, God is guiding our strategy forward.
This weekend, join with believers across Australia to pray for the least-reached.
God's Word is alive and prompts a response.
Scott discusses the Global Interaction Alumni Strategy as we honour the legacy of our workers across the decades.
Glenn and Liz know they can’t do it alone.
Scott reveals the values underpinning the 2021-2025 Strategic Roadmap.
Kate explores how a single question can lead to significant conversations.
Scott shares the latest news about Global Interaction’s Strategic Roadmap.
God is opening opportunities for deep conversations of faith and life.
Scott unpacks the ‘3Ps’ at Global Interaction.
A story of a Buddhist monk becoming a passionate follower of Jesus.
The Global Interaction team serving in Outback Australia share their prayer.
We can be a part of something much bigger than ourselves.
What does it look like to seek Shalom?
Scott and Bek share about a group of Yawo men hungry to dig into the Bible.
Scott Pilgrim reflects on the power of perseverance.
Dave and Caz share an exciting story of taking opportunities and witnessing multiplication.
On the rollercoaster of life, we depend on God though the ups and downs.
Kath shares a story and reflects on what it actually is that God asks of us.
Scott Pilgrim reflects on Jesus’ beautiful presence among the two different crowds of Luke 7.
Kath shares a story of the everyday, extraordinary generosity of the Yawo.
Kim is reminded of the need to put on other's shoes as we walk with them.
Scott Pilgrim reflects on the importance of gratitude and perspective in the midst of challenge.
Scott explores the extraordinary privilege we all have to participate in God's mission.
Praise God for the movement of His Spirit among the Yawo!
Scott shares about how we're discerning God's leading together.
Candidate Mike shares how God is growing his heart for the people of South East Asia.
Alice's life has been changed and now she's sharing Jesus with others!
A Khmer couple have space to share more deeply in the current season.
Scott Pilgrim gives an update on Global Interaction's ministry in Outback Australia.
Scott Pilgrim reflects on the barrier breaking story of Mark 2 and what it means for our ministry.
Villy shares what it looks like for her to be a loving neighbour.
Scott Pilgrim shares about the value of this time to 're-set'.
Mike Frost encourages us to keep a global vision in this challenging time.
Scott Pilgrim reflects on the importance of 'team'.
God breaks through in the midst of suffering and travel restrictions.
Scott Pilgrim explores what it looks like to live as a 'good neighbour'.
Jonno and Heather share about compounding challenges the Yawo will face when they encounter Covid-19.
Scott Pilgrim shares a story of hope from Thailand, May Mission Month update, staffing news and more...
God's call, the Great Commission and justice... the Leadership Team discuss it all in this video.
Snapshots of life and ministry from the team in Cambodia.
Mamma M's story of trusting in God.
Muana and Villy share stories in a video update.
VIC/TAS churches soon to welcome new State Director.
After being away from their home culture for three years, Rob and Deb have a new perspective.
Cam and Kath are back in Mozambique and catching up with Yawo friends.
Team Leader Luke shares how the team is growing, learning and seeing God at work.
Glenn and Liz chat through the joys and challenges of their first three years in a video blog.
Team Leader Jonno shares an update of breakthrough after many years.
Team Leader Eliza shares an update from the Silk Road Area.
Praise God for His presence among this Khmer family.
Dave and Caz share the importance of humility.
Glenn and Liz share the Christmas story.
In this video update, Scott shares an exciting story!
Back in Australia, Wendy is living out lessons learnt in Malawi.
Dave shares what it takes to build authentic relationships.
Kim reflects on how God is always the one who makes things happen!
Trust opens the opportunity for a meaningful conversation.
Upcoming short film shares stories of hope and life.
Fear vanishes in the heart of B man as he accepts the Good News.
Even insects can teach us about culture!
Anticipating the next 70 years.
The Café is relaunched!
God speaks through His Word.
In this video update, Craig and Kim share how they are finding their feet in their new community.
A young Yawo boy walks again.
May ripples become waves of transformation.
Global Interaction's annual Team Leader's Conference
We imagine a day when we see growing, vibrant faith communities...
Jean-Claude and Joyce pray with their neighbour for protection.
It may seem far away, but it's not impossible for God.
"They rejoiced to hear the Word of God."
Sally dreams of sitting, doing life and sharing Jesus with her Yawo friends in her home.
The Word of God speaks to an Ethnic Thai woman's heart.
An Ethnic Thai man has found freedom and joy in following Jesus.
Sitting with the Khmer through every season.
Faith sharing in the context of authentic relationships.
A milestone celebration!
Witnessing transformation... inside and out.
The Ethnic Thai faith communities are developing their own ways of following Jesus.
Celebrating an achievement (more than) ten years in the making.
Prayer is a powerful thing.
Pete and Nomes are seeking God's guidance daily.
Kim explores how language communicates more than just words.
In a video update, Cam and Kath share stories of God at work.
Responding to the need and seeking God.
Faith in the face of challenges.
A growing, vibrant faith community...
A local believer shares her story.
Look again... ordinary life moments are actually extraordinary.
Rob and Deb are focussing on what's important.
Sally is building a house... and establishing a home among the Yawo.
What does it mean to be intentionally open to God and others?
Another video update from Craig and Kim!
One woman's story of faith.
Each conversation and every little interaction matters.
Praying for that 'one day' to come.
Milard and Joyce welcome many new people.
Exciting video news report from MBC News on the dictionary launch.
Bek shares her experience of creativity in intercultural mission.
Pete and Nomes are trusting God every step of the way.
Kim shares the story of how a lemon birthday cake helped spark a growing friendship.
God is at work in the new chief's life.
A newborn and a new life in Jesus.
Joining hands with workers, past and present, Daz and Bee know they are part of God's work.
… but the workers are few. Liz shares the story of a recent day among the Ethnic Thai.
Preparing vegetables for market becomes an opportunity to share life.
In their preparation, Pat and Joy are being shaped for intercultural ministry.
Ben is excited to be invited to share stories of Jesus with another group.
Petra begins working with children with disabilities and their families.
In a situation out of her comfort zone, Liz knows it has to be all God.
Two people find the greatest treasure.
New believers influence new believers among the Ethnic Thai.
Teamwork – working together towards a common goal.
Craig and Kim give us a glimpse of their first 100 days in Cambodia via video.
Trust grows between the team and the Yawo community.
New team member Megan shares a powerful story.
We celebrate the success of the sheep loan project!
Rob and Deb are reminded where the grass is greener.
Bek is present and willing to be used to by God.
In an overwhelming moment, God reassures Bee she's never alone.
After time in Australia, Catherine reconnects with Khmer friends.
A shared meal with K friends leads to storytelling.
We know that it will take contextualised gospel, expressing Jesus in ways that are understandable and accessible within different cultures...
We pray that heart's will be open to receiving the Good News; and that a new way, a new hope and a new life will be revealed to them.
Day by day, a Yawo woman trusts God.
A follower of Jesus in South East Asia influences many.
God uses an ordinary situation to spark a conversation.
Preparing soil and sharing Good News.
A lecturer places the Bible in an unlikely library.
Cam experiences a change as he sits and listens.
Ben and Petra respond to a common question.
Pete and Nomes experience the beginnings of a friendship.
B believers thoughtfully engage with Scripture.
Mrs I has taken a step of faith.
The team witnesses a transformation.
An unlikely area of common ground opens the opportunity for a conversation about Jesus.
In all areas of life, the team connects with K people.
Joy as a Yawo man walks again.
Team members excited to witness Yawo men grow in faith.
God brings two secret believers together.
A group of Yawo women include Sally in their gatherings.
A safe place for conversations about life and Jesus develops.
Kevin is reminded again that God is already at work.
A small Bible study group faithfully meets...
Teaching his own people with depth and conviction.
"I want to encourage people..."
God prompts Mrs I to open the door.
Like most friendships, finding a common thread is where everything begins.
A small Bible storytelling group begins meeting.
It takes time for faith to grow.
Mr M meets Jesus.
A Khmer man walks with Jesus.
A B man's faith in Jesus stays strong.
A young believer moves away for study.
As time passes, Ben and Petra are welcomed in.
The team journeys with the Yawo in life and grief.
A local festival and legend sparks conversation.
God's healing power demonstrated.
Intercultural workers build friendships with their language nurturers.
Team members move to a new place.
Journeying together.
Cultural immersion that opens doors.
Genuine relationships of trust take time
Training is needed.
A woman's faith is reborn.
Praying for communities to be transformed by the message of Jesus.
Khmer tennis coaches discover an unexpected truth about Jesus.
A Yawo man seeks to discern God's voice following a dream.
Kevin journeys with an H friend.
Mrs S continues to praise God.
Whether sitting in a village in Malawi, a yurt on the Silk Road or a temple in Thailand, it always begins with a conversation.
After initially being unsure, Mrs B and her granddaughter are now part of the faith community.
Through English teaching, the team is forming connections within the community.
Through the cafe, Miss I has the opportunity to hear about Jesus.
Over their morning coffee, Rob and Deb are building a good friendship with a local Khmer family.
A B woman's eyes are opened to the way of grace because of her husband's faith.
Eliza is invited to spend time with a group of K women in their rare time of rest.
Yawo believers share their experiences of God's power in their lives.
Rieka's faith is growing and she wants to share the Good News with her family... no matter the cost.
The healing of an Ethnic Thai believer inspires the faith of others.
The team is growing relationships through their tennis program.
An Ethnic Thai women chooses to follow Jesus and be baptised.
Max and Ezzie use eggs as a window for their B.I friends to connect with the Easter Story.
Ministry grows among garment factory workers in Bangladesh.
Yawo women explore the story of the Prodigal Son.
A young student decides to follow Jesus in Central Asia.
Noy, an Ethnic Thai believer, was recently baptised.
Through conversations, Joseph's heart changed and he moved from relying on law to accepting grace.
A former monk responds to the message of Jesus.
An indigenous church leader, Kara, responds with forgiveness after hurt.
In South Asia, much of our work is in partnership with an NGO.
The team in South East Asia is journeying with local staff and students at the Education Foundation.
Mae Phan is now one of the Ethnic Thai faith community leaders.
Som spent four years as a Buddhist monk before working day and night as a moto taxi driver to help contribute to his family’s rice-farming income.
One day after playing with a few local boys, Tim and Mel’s son Jarred asked his parents if they could pray for one of his new friend.
Kevin serves in Central Asia predominantly among H university students.
An Ethnic Thai follower of Jesus, Den, had to make funeral arrangements for a relative.
Every day the team interacts with K people as they go about their daily lives in the Silk Road Area.
It’s so exciting for the team in South East Asia to see local people hear and respond to the Good News.
David and Eliza have been living in the Silk Road Area for the past year.
Over the past decade, there has been amazing transformation among the Ethnic Thai communities we serve.
For 20 years, Ian and Wendy served in Malawi.
Max and Ezzie are serving among the B.I and making connections within their community.
Scott and Janelle recently returned to Cambodia and visited some Khmer friends.
When at a store recently, Bek was approached by a young salesman.
Paul recently had an amazing experience while visiting friends.
Before they completed their service in South East Asia Luke and Felicity visited friends from the S.I people group.
Morris recently spoke with a man, Das, in South Asia.
In Malawi, there are groups meeting often to study the Bible.
David and Eliza spend time each day learning the culture and language.
Kevin headed to a coffee shop to study for a language exam.
Kevin’s former language tutor Bb was a young man from the H people group.
Catherine arrived home one evening to find her friends Maly and Sokchea patiently sitting and waiting for her.
A man is healed in a Yawo village
A girl receives treatment to walk.
Faith communities in Thailand gathered together for a Bible camp.
Jesus appeared to a lady in a dream.
K farmer invites intercultural workers to spend time with him.
Som's eagerness turned into passion.
Larni seeks advice from Intercultural Worker Bek about her nightmares.
Student struggling with insecurity hears that God loves her.
Former Buddhist monk overwhelmed with the love of God
Dreams of Jesus lead Mrs R to put her faith in Him
Channy has no doubts that God is real
Ami now regards scared and wrinkled working hands as beautiful.
Mr. Ant has just completed a literacy course and asked to buy a Ciyawo Bible.
English classes builds friendships with the K people.
A Khmer man learns to play tennis and about Jesus.
A farmer decides to follow Jesus and listens to the Bible on a recording device.
A local student asks intercultural workers for a Bible
Ethnic Thai believer comes ready to be baptised.
B believer asked to be baptised
FIFA World Cup fever comes to town and inspires a community sports festival.
A local believer shares his hope with the disabled community.
Ian begins studying the Bible with the village chief.
Lulu supports a student as he seeks for the truth
Dave and Edwina have a significant conversation with their neighbour.