Restoring place and people
We live on a continent filled with picturesque and diverse landscape. All of it telling stories of ancient changes and modern impact. Much of our landscapes are dry and sunburnt country. In many places, landowners, rangers, and traditional owners work hard to care for their country, in many places bringing it back to life after […]
Are you moving towards?
There is a place near Wentworth where the Darling River (the Barka) and the Murray River meet. These rivers are at the heart of the Murray Darling Basin which covers over 1 million square kilometres and is where we grow around one third of Australia’s food supply. The basin is a vital part our Australian […]
80 years in Assam
This year – 2026 – marks the 80th anniversary of the arrival of the first Australian Baptist intercultural workers in Assam, India. I am writing this update as I head back from a very encouraging visit to Assam, where it was my privilege, alongside Rema, our Asia Mission Mobiliser, to connect with leaders from the […]
Love poured out
As we approach Easter, we are once again drawn into the heart of the Christian story – a story of love poured out, of suffering that does not have the final word, and of new life emerging where hope once seemed lost. Easter reminds us that God is always at work bringing renewal, restoration and […]
Love in remote places
Felicity shares what love looks like for her in South Asia. “As a midwife, I choose to be an intercultural team member because I want to share Jesus’ love in practical ways with those who have the least opportunity to experience it. I’m especially passionate about sharing His love with disadvantaged women in remote places. […]
Missional koinonia
This week I am visiting Dili, Timor-Leste, to meet with local Baptist leaders as we progress an exciting, first partnership initiative in the country. On Sunday it was great to share with the Darwin Baptist Church community, long-time supporters of our ministries and a key partner in this new Timor-Leste project. I am travelling in […]
New life in Christ
Last week David, the ministry director of the Baptist Union of Papua New Guinea (BUPNG), shared an extraordinary story with me. You may be aware of the emerging reports of increased tribal fighting in Papua New Guinea, involving high powered weapons, as well as the trafficking of women—such as the story recently covered by the […]
Looking back on 25 years
Muana and Villy are much-loved members of our mission community. They are humble, hospitable, fun, gentle, supportive and encouraging. Their commitment to their ministry, teammates and our organisation is exceptional, rooted in a deep and mature love for Jesus. As they mark 25 years of ministry in Thailand, we thank God for their faithful service. […]
Language as love
Over the last few months, I’ve started learning a new language that’s widely used here on the Silk Road, especially among my fitness friends. As I was talking to my local friend Marissa about learning this second language, she said, ‘Wow, you must really love learning languages,’ to which I replied, ‘Honestly, no, I really […]
Hope in hardship
Over the past few months, we have swung from celebration to hardship and back again. Malawi is facing an unprecedented economic crisis. Prices have surged nearly 600% in the recent year. Fuel now costs almost AUD $5 a litre, and the cost of living is the highest it has ever been. Tim and I can […]