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Announcement:
A change in the Top End
After four years in the role of Children’s Ministry Officer for the Diocese of the Northern Territory, Naomi Ireland will be concluding.
8 Oct 2024
Bathurst experiencing gospel-focused change
An edited conversation between Simon Gillham and The Right Reverend Mark Calder, Bishop of Bathurst and The Revd James Boarman, BCA Ministry Trainee at Bathurst Cathedral.
2 Oct 2024
Announcement: Welcome back to BCA
BCA is delighted to announce that in 2025 we will welcome back David & Joanne Piper along with their sons Daniel, Luke and Matthew. David will take over the reins of the Parish of Emerald/Blackwater from Daniel & Jenni Avenell.
30 Sep 2024
Nungalinya College – empowering Indigenous Christians
One of Nungalinya College’s aims is to deepen the pastoral experience of Aboriginal leaders. Anglican Dean Ruth Walton is passionate about this, and in 2024 a pilot program commenced where newly graduated Indigenous Chaplains work alongside her for each four-week teaching block
1 Sep 2024
A time of refreshment and equipping
One hundred and sixty-five adults and sixty kids attended the Biennial Field Staff Conference held at The Collaroy Centre in Sydney in early July.
1 Sep 2024
Small is a relative term
Small is always a relative term. When I visit other churches, they often think they are small, but for me they are big!
1 Sep 2024
Highs, lows and buffalos of life on Norfolk Island
The Carleton family have been on Norfolk Island for over two and a half years. They count it as a privilege to serve the Island community, but it does not come without its challenges. Laurie attended five BCA Connect events in Sydney earlier this year and spoke about the ‘highs, lows and buffalos’ of life on the Island.
1 Sep 2024
The Real Australian Spring 2024 Editorial
Planning ahead: – Story has the power to stir imagination and endeavours and to resonate deep inside each of us. For me, this occurred recently when I heard a story about New College at Oxford University.
1 Sep 2024
Life in Alice
It’s now three and a half years since Topher & Chica Hallyburton moved to Alice Springs to commence training for ministry under former BCA Field Staff Kristan Slack. In the secular news, much has been made of youth crime in Alice Springs, but the Hallyburtons are enjoying their time there and the opportunities life and ministry provides.
1 Sep 2024
Post & Rails Spring 2024
Messages of congratulations, welcomes and farewells from across the BCA family...
1 Sep 2024
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Interlude
It was late afternoon. I closed a boundary gate and stood for a moment to watch some sheep drinking at the riverbank. The drive along the river is pleasant on such days. But I glanced with apprehension at a bank of clouds building up in the South....
9 Aug 2024
Is God calling you to King Island?
Former Field Staff, Regional Officer and now Roving Rev David Rogers-Smith recently spent time locuming on King Island. He thinks everyone should know the benefits of serving there.
2 Aug 2024

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