BUV Together – Our Stories
Together highlights some of the Stories from within the BUV. God is doing some amazing things in Victoria and we think these stories should be celebrated!
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Mission to the margins in Dandenong
Two stories shared by Naomi Paterson, (CEO of Conerstone Contact Centre and Pastor for Community Engagement at Dandenong Baptist Church) of beautiful outcomes for two community members who have felt the love of the community and, over time, have come to know the love of Jesus.
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.
Geoff Maddock from Baptist Mission Australia visits Kawthoolei Karen Baptist church (KKBC) on the Thai Burma border.
Chris MacCartney and Geoff Maddock 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.
Acknowledging International Women’s Day 8 March 2023
Today 8 March is International Women’s Day and we are celebrating all the amazing women across the Baptist Union of Victoria. Here we’re celebrating the women at the BUV Support Hub! What amazing women do you have in your everyday spaces – in your churches, in your community, or in your life? Let us know what wonderful woman you want to celebrate today!
Recap – Gender Roles and Sexuality in the Church
On Thursday 16 February 2023, we welcomed Guest Speaker, Dr Christa McKirland, PhD, ThM, MA, BA (Hons), and Lecturer in Systematic Theology from Carey Baptist Theological College in New Zealand to discuss Gender Roles and Sexuality in the Church. Over 170 people representing 69 churches attended both in person and online.
Farewell Cathy from Sandylife
It’s a confronting reality when a pastor is forced to leave a ministry due […]