Mission Profile

Dave & Margie Wood

Serving with BCA since March 2024

Dave & Margie became Christians in their late teens through youth group and ISCF (Inter School Christian Fellowship). They married, raised four children and are now grandparents to six.

The Woods both recently completed a two-year associate degree in ministry from Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC) and were excited to commence serving God in Coober Pedy in March 2024. Dave is the Minister in Charge of the Parish of Coober Pedy and Margie assists Dave in his role. The focus of the ministry is encouraging and feeding the small congregation, varied ministries in Coober Pedy itself which are emerging and continuing, Aboriginal ministry and a significant tourist/visitor ministry.

About Coober Pedy
Arabana & Kokatha Country

Coober Pedy is an iconic opal mining town in the beautiful arid lands of northern South Australia, 850kms north of Adelaide and 700kms south of Alice Springs. It’s desert setting, isolation and underground homes, motels and churches as well as a landscape dotted with what look like anthills from the air, give it a surreal feeling. The population of 1800 is one third Aboriginal, with around 40 nationalities represented as well. Many tourists and other travellers visit Coober Pedy and there are many rich opportunities to tell people about the Gospel and encourage those who already believe.

Pray for the Woods

March 2026

Please pray for our preparations for the mission team coming from SMBC from 21–29 March. May their time here be helpful for them and their future ministries.

Pray also for our Easter services and Easter school seminar.

April 2026

We’re hoping to start a weekly evening fellowship with a youth component in the Aboriginal community. Pray that God will work this out according to His will.

Pray that deepening relationships turn into opportunities to share the saving work of Jesus.

May 2026

Pray that God will open a way for us to be back in the school on a regular basis, according to His will.

We hope to start visiting some of the surrounding pastoral stations; pray for God’s clear direction on which ones to visit and when.


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