Peacefully advocating for Myanmar
Recently Pastor Peacefully Thomas, from the Karen state in Burma (Myanmar,) visited Melbourne and we were privileged to have some time with him at the BUV Support Hub. Peacefully fled from Myanmar to Thailand as a child because of the conflict there but has faithfully invested into the country despite the threat of persecution. Peacefully […]
In their shoes
Can you put yourself in their shoes? Can you imagine fleeing as fast as you can with children in tow, to the jungle as soon as you hear the sound of jet fighters or drones? Can you imagine living like this for years on end, not knowing when the next occasion will be? Sadly, airstrikes […]
Geoff Maddock from Baptist Mission Australia visits Kawthoolei Karen Baptist church (KKBC) on the Thai Burma border.
“Chris MacCartney and I have had an incredible few days with the Kawthoolei Karen Baptist church (KKBC) leaders at both the Bible school and college and the Hope Theological Seminary. The college is located in the Mae La refugee camp near Mae Sot on the Thai/Burma border. Hearing stories of hope and resilience alongside the […]
Myanmar Working Group
Did you know that within the Baptist Union of Victoria, 56 (16%) of our church congregations originate from different ethnic groups within Myanmar. Throughout 2023, the BUV has a focus on justice for Myanmar with a campaign of awareness, prayer, advocacy and fundraising. We are so grateful to have some of our wonderful Chin, Karen […]
Celebrating a century of education
Carey Baptist Grammar This year, 2023, Carey Baptist Grammar School is celebrating its centenary year. Carey was founded in 1923 and named in honour of Rev Dr William Carey. Underpinning the centenary year is the theme, ‘honouring our past, embracing our future’. The aim is to deliver an inclusive and accessible celebration, which pays tribute […]
Epsom’s exciting missional expansion into nearby Huntly
Epsom Community Church continues to think outside the box in its mission to reach its community. During COVID, when churches were closed, Epsom ran a “Drive in Church” where members parked in the church carpark and listened via their FM car radio to the pastor preaching a sermon outside the church building. More recently, when […]
Christian Camping that inspires by serving
Following a couple of very difficult years, Baptist Camping Victoria (BCV) had a record-breaking 2022. We experienced considerable growth across the board – in our people and their resilience, in our ministry programs, in people responding to the Lord and a record volume of people enjoying our sites afresh – in some cases after two […]
Raise Your Glass
‘Raise Your Glass’ is an initiative of Donnybrook Community Church, a new church plant in the new outer north housing development of Olivine. Kathryn Jensen, Pastor of DCC explains the concept of Raise your Glass. “Challenging our western culture that likes to ‘roast’ people, we’re intentionally creating a culture that ‘toasts’ people! We believe that mission needs […]
Free Summer Fun Days for Wangaratta Community
Pastor Aaron Wardle from Wangaratta Baptist Church recounts the wonderful experiences that his church has had this year providing free community Fun Days over the summer and during Easter, and the follow on effects. What a wonderful expression of love shown to the community – Well done Wangaratta! Towards the end of 2022 our church […]