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Join the party as we celebrate our Centenary!
As we edge closer towards 100 years of BCA we remember the people who have gone before us and those who shared the vision of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ across our nation
Sometimes where you are changes what you see.
Sometimes where you are changes what you see. Gabrielle Chan is the city-born daughter of a Chinese migrant who trained as a metropolitan journalist and later worked in the Canberra Press Gallery.
Impacting lives Across Australia
It is the generous help and care of thousands of supporters like you that enables BCA to continue sending Field Staff into the bush to spread the lifesaving message of Jesus.
BCA National Director elected Bishop of Canberra & Goulburn
On behalf of The Bush Church Aid Society of Australia I would like to congratulate our National Director The Revd Dr Mark Short on his recent election as the 11th Bishop of the diocese of Canberra & Goulburn.
Post & Rails - Spring 2018
Messages of congratulations, welcomes and farewells from across the BCA family.
Introducing BCA's Distance Giving Program
Your support of BCA means that we can continue to spread the gospel message across remote parts of this country.
In God’s economy a little can go a long way
Think of the tiny mustard seed which became a shrub for the birds, or the widow’s mite which gave Jesus a powerful teaching moment.
Teens make a stand for Jesus
Five teenagers from Kununurra made a stand for Jesus when they were baptised at Swim Beach, part of the Ord River, on Sunday 13 May.
Serving the wider body of Christ
God used this year’s Katherine Christian Convention to give BCA several exciting opportunities to serve the wider highlighting body of Christ.
Fifteen years of giving a helping hand to high school students
The family of the late April Bottom and Bush Church Aid have offered a scholarship to a student from the Parish of the Far West and Broken Hill looking to undertake study away from home for the past fifteen years.
Returning to the Family
BCA is delighted to welcome back Chris and Wendy Thiele as Field Staff. They served in Beaconsfield Tasmania from 2006–2010 and now take on the previously vacant parish of King Island.
Sowing the seeds in Ceduna
Ceduna, South Australia Total population 1850 Indigenous population 415
Blessed to be a blessing to the people of Gilgandra
BCA has commenced supporting the work of a chaplain at Gilgandra High School. Ayumi Tamsett, wife of local Presbyterian Minister Peter Tamsett, has taken on this role.
By God’s grace a little grit can go a long way
On 12 July each year the Anglican Church remembers and gives thanks for the life and ministry of Sydney Kirkby, BCA’s first Organising Missioner.
Reaching Australia for Christ for another 100 years
In just under 12 months BCA will celebrate 100 years of reaching Australia for Christ. We want every person in remote, regional and rural Australia to hear the good news of Jesus Christ.
Post & Rails - Winter 2018
Messages of congratulations, welcomes and farewells from across the BCA family.
Answering the Call
Just six months ago George Ferguson and his wife Carmel heard the call to ministry. They have just commenced a two-year Indigenous ministry traineeship with BCA.
Towards 100
In just over 12 months BCA will mark a significant anniversary and we would love every supporter, Field Staff, former staff and those who have a heart for the bush to be part of the celebrations.
Post & Rails - Autumn 2018
Messages of congratulations, welcomes and farewells from across the BCA family.
Blessings, Family and Fellowship – The Watsons’ journey with BCA
After 13 years serving as Co-Workers in Kununurra, Jim and Natalie Watson have moved to Darwin with Jim taking up the position of Property Manager at Nungalinya College.