In 2023 BCA re-established the Theological Bursary Program for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students. The first ever theological trainee Eric Felton was sent to Mungindi in 1927 for his first posting. Below is an excerpt of an article that appeared in the book ‘These Ten Years’ written by our founder S J Kirkby.

After completing his theological studies with financial assistance from BCA, Malachi Walker will commence as a BCA-supported Minister in Training at Geraldton Cathedral, WA in 2025.

Nineteen-year-old Lilly Knight lived in Port Hedland with her sister Bella and BCA Field Staff parents Philip and Elke from 2006 – 2020. She was just six months old when they arrived and fifteen years old when they moved back to Melbourne where Philip now serves as the Minister at St Mark’s Forest Hill. Living in such a remote community had some joys and challenges as Lilly explains…

BCA return to Gladstone. Today BCA is delighted to announce that we have new Field Staff joining the BCA community in 2025, supporting ministry in the Diocese of Central Queensland.