Every day at Carinity Education Gladstone, youth workers help students navigate challenges that can make learning difficult. Sometimes that support starts with something as simple as a check-in at the classroom door. These interactions can be easy to miss, but for a young person they can change the course of their day. More than 170 students – many of whom had disengaged from...
Read More...Early this year, QB trainers toured the state to present the Safeguarding our Community Safe Spaces Roadshow. These training days sought to equip our churches with the knowledge, skills and confidence to meet the requirements of the Child Safe Organisation Act 2024. Below are recording of the final Online Training sessions for your reference and use. We would strongly encourage...
Read More...The current Pastoral Ministry Development Program (PMDP) has largely operated in its present form since the registration system was approved by the QB Assembly back in 2006. While the process provides a strong framework for accountability, feedback has highlighted opportunities to make it simpler, more relevant, and easier to complete. This year also brings an exciting opportunity for Queensland Baptists...
Read More...Calling all QB Young Adults! Sent YA Gathering is on again! This is a great chance to come together with other YA’s from across Queensland and be encouraged. Two dynamic speakers are going to fire you up and equip you to share your faith. Also, you’ll get to meet new people and grow closer to Jesus. Put it on your...
Read More...Earlier this month, I had the privilege of joining more than 30 leaders and representatives from Baptist ministries and agencies across Australia as part of the Converge advocacy delegation in Canberra. Together, we met with Federal Members of Parliament and Senators to advocate for stronger action to address one of Australia’s most significant social challenges: domestic and family violence, particularly...
Read More...National Baptism Week 2026 is 11-18 October, and the resources are now live on our website. Attached you’ll find a Zip folder of images you can use in promotion. The video can be found, shared & downloaded here: https://vimeo.com/1179081514 (You may recognise the video from past, this is an undated version). The direct link for National Baptism week resources and promotion is crossover.org.au/nbw National Baptism...
Read More...The heartbeat of SENT is to empower and equip every young adult believer to make an impact for Christ in their everyday lives. We believe this isn’t simply a worthwhile idea—it is the calling God has placed on every follower of Jesus. Our desire is to intentionally unite around this mission and, together as the Church across North Queensland, raise up a...
Read More...Wow. That is the word echoing around QCCC Mapleton after Abide – The Women’s Collective retreat, and it does not feel like an exaggeration. 267 women gathered from right across Queensland, from all sorts of church backgrounds and traditions, and something beautiful happened. Hosted by QCCC Mapleton team for Cathy Knechtli and the wonderful Abide team, the weekend became a genuine celebration of...
Read More...Queensland Baptists is delighted to announce that Sue McQuay has been appointed as the QB Archivist, at the QB Board meeting on 27 August 2026. The appointment comes as Rev Dr David Parker steps back from his long-standing work with the QB Archives. David has faithfully cared for the Archives in recent years and, as part of the succession process, has...
Read More...Baptist churches, this is our opportunity to help tell the story of what God is doing in and through our communities. Every church across Australia is being asked to complete the 2026 Church Activities Survey. By sharing how your church serves and supports its community, you help paint a picture of the collective impact of churches across our nation. If...
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