Our Vision

Right now, as Victorian Baptists, we are embarking on an exciting chapter, fuelled by a new and bold vision for the next 50 years – a vision reflecting our heritage, but made for our future.

Our vision is to be a union of 500 flourishing churches,

making disciples and transforming Victoria

It’s Flourishing on Mission – 500 flourishing churches in 50 years.

Our Vision explained

A union of 500 Flourishing Churches means ensuring that every one of our current 250 churches is flourishing and on mission – Breathing new life into existing congregations, equipping them to thrive and serve their communities with renewed purpose and energy

And it means doubling the number of churches across Victoria in the next 50 years with a strong focus on Church Planting to reach our growing population –– Planting 5 new communities of faith each year that create spaces of hope, belonging and transformation.

Making Disciples means developing the next generation of pastors and leaders to lead flourishing churches that make disciples – building skills, resilience, and vision to lead boldly and build flourishing churches.

Transforming Victoria means equipping our churches to have an impact on their local communities – supporting churches with new ways to connect with local communities through community portraits and mission grant funding

What will your part in this story be?

Churches

Your church might already be flourishing – why not pray about planting a new congregation in your current location or in a new community

You might need some support to reimagine or revitalise your church to see it flourish

Your church might already be impacting your local community in significant ways – why not pray about partnering with another church who might need wisdom knowing where to start

You might be hearing this and resonating with the need for church planters – why not pray and explore the call to church planting

Or you might be realising the need to resource and equip the next generation of leaders to continue this exciting 50-year journey

Our BUV Support Hub team are excited to help wherever your church may be in the journey

Victorian Baptists

If you are resonating with our vision for 500 flourishing churches in 50 years, we would love you to join us as we make our vision a reality

Firstly, we would love you to join us in prayer because we know that prayer is our firm foundation
And secondly, we’d love to talk with you about how you might be able to support bringing this vision to life through partnering with us in mission

Strategic Focus Areas

Our strategic framework is built around 4 focus areas that are consistent with the areas of our Flourishing Church Framework. Our strategies, shared goals and team plans are built around Spirituality, Church Life, Church Mission and Church Character. The Cultural, Next Gen, Innovation and Digital lenses, help us to have a more complete strategic view.