Stories about living the Christian Life

Changing of the guard at QCCC Brookfield

Changing of the guard at QCCC Brookfield

Friday 10th December was a momentous day for QCCC Brookfield as managers Murray and Carolyn Wickens passed on the management baton to new manager, Nicole Schabort. For many church groups, youth groups, music groups, craft
2022 CHURCH CAMP PLANNING GUIDE

2022 CHURCH CAMP PLANNING GUIDE

Church Camp Planning There is a lot of detail to consider when planning a church camp. QCCC (QLD Baptists’ camping ministry) has many helpful resources and expert staff who can help your church too. If
2021 Kids Christmas Art Competition

2021 Kids Christmas Art Competition

A big thank you to all who submitted artwork for our 2021 Kids Christmas Art Competition. As with every year and with so many great entries, it is a hard decision for our judges to
Yandina Baptist Church Centenary Weekend (5-6 June 2021)

Yandina Baptist Church Centenary Weekend (5-6 June 2021)

Yandina Baptist Church Centenary Celebrations The weekend of the 5 to 6 June 2021 was a special time for the Yandina Baptist Church, when present and past members and adherents celebrated the centenary of the
COVID-19 fuels “hidden pandemic” of human rights violations against women, new report finds.

COVID-19 fuels “hidden pandemic” of human rights violations against women, new report finds.

The 2021 Gender-Specific Religious Persecution (GSRP) Report found that COVID-19 is fueling a growing, “hidden pandemic” of gender-based violence, abduction and trafficking, towards Christian women and girls across Africa, Asia, Middle East and Latin America.
Midbar – The Dream that Died

Midbar – The Dream that Died

The people involved formed the Baptist Retreat Ministry, several of whom came from the Windsor Road church. They were devoted to the idea of a centre where small groups of people could come for a short period of time to find “intimacy with God”
Calling Woodwork Restorers – The Baptist Archives needs you!

Calling Woodwork Restorers – The Baptist Archives needs you!

The Baptist Church Archives is calling for help from people skilled in the art of restoring woodwork! The Archives have recently been entrusted with the War Memorial Boards from the old Nundah Memorial Baptist Church honouring soldiers of World War I.
Religious Instruction Month and Events

Religious Instruction Month and Events

Religious Instruction (RI) Month is all of February 2021. Each Church can select a Sunday that they can make their own RI Sunday during the month of February.
Christians Against Poverty supports petition opposing Government’s plan to axe safe spending laws

Christians Against Poverty supports petition opposing Government’s plan to axe safe spending laws

Debt relief charity Christians Against Poverty Australia has joined 124 other organisations, and 97 prominent Australians, urging senators to block the proposed termination of safe lending laws
A Heritage Plaque of Triple Significance!

A Heritage Plaque of Triple Significance!

On Monday 26 October, Baptist Heritage Qld opened another plaque in its Heritage Plaque program. This was the sixth in the series and was placed at North East Baptist Church, Chapel St, Nundah.
The Good Neighbour Group

The Good Neighbour Group

The Good Neighbour group, working out of the Mundubbera Baptist Church took on a new project this year - Healthy Motherhood Project in PNG.
Kid’s Christmas Art Competition

Kid’s Christmas Art Competition

We had lots of entries from many young artists entering the QB Christmas Art competition - thank you to everyone who entered!
GOD’s triumph over COVID-19

GOD’s triumph over COVID-19

Despite the pains and strains of the year the world would like to put behind them, God’s people know His hand on their lives, and continue to receive joy and blessing in remaining true to Him.
At the campuses of Birkdale and Cannon Hill of Birkdale Baptist Church, the congregations have seen the Lord at work
How big can a Baptist church become and still remain Baptist?

How big can a Baptist church become and still remain Baptist?

Bigger churches are obviously able to do more because of their larger budgets and hordes of personnel. But it is important to keep in mind the reason for the early Baptist warning about large numbers. The point of the statement above is that they should not be so large as to lose the personal touch.
The Spirit of Offense is Toxic for the Christian

The Spirit of Offense is Toxic for the Christian

As Christians, our identity is housed in Christ, not in what others think or say about us. The trouble is, what God teaches in relation to offense is almost the opposite of what society teaches.
Baptists in Queensland and the Spanish ‘Flu  – How did they cope in 1919?

Baptists in Queensland and the Spanish ‘Flu – How did they cope in 1919?

This year’s Coronavirus has caused a great deal of disruption to the community, including Baptist churches and communities in Queensland
Spiritual Life in the Time of COVID-19 Series – The Welcoming Prayer

Spiritual Life in the Time of COVID-19 Series – The Welcoming Prayer

Episode two of the new COVID 19 Spiritual Life Series. Experiences of loss can be genuinely scary, leading many to move into a state of ‘crisis management’, which can also seep into our prayer lives.
Australians in Debt – Christians Against Poverty

Australians in Debt – Christians Against Poverty

One in three Australians - that’s 7.2 million people have entered 2020 with Christmas debt. That debt burden hits many families hardest in February.
Bushfire Appeal

Bushfire Appeal

We have been confronted by disturbing images of suffering associated with the massive bushfires in New South Wales and Victoria over the Christmas period, including the emergency evacuation of Mallacoota by sea.
The Courageous Calling

The Courageous Calling

At Christmas, it is not surprising that I have been reflecting on the events surrounding the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Passionfruit Ministries

Passionfruit Ministries

People all over the world deserve to hear the truth about eternal life. By the grace of God, we aim to tell it like it is, to as many people as possible, wherever they are.
Bring the Light – Christians Against Poverty

Bring the Light – Christians Against Poverty

Christmas can be a time of financial strain for many families. CAP (Christians Against Poverty) will help anyone who is facing hardship as a result of financial difficulty, and all of CAP's services are provided free of charge.
The Power of the Curious Question

The Power of the Curious Question

As any parent of young children knows, little people ask lots of questions. In fact, it has been estimated that an average pre-schooler asks about 40,000 questions.
Best-selling Australian Children’s author releases free Christmas book

Best-selling Australian Children’s author releases free Christmas book

The celebrated author of the EJ12 Girl Hero and EJ Spy School series and Fairy Tales for Feisty Girls and Bold Tales for Brave-Hearted Boys, is this November releasing a new Christmas title, The Who,
To Whom much is entrusted – Much will be required

To Whom much is entrusted – Much will be required

We have been entrusted with much! Are we ready to give an account? Or are we like the rich fool hoarding our stuff? In Luke 12:13-21 Jesus tells the story of the rich fool. Here was a man who accumulated lots of possessions.
Tea for the Soul reducing compassion fatigue for aged care workers

Tea for the Soul reducing compassion fatigue for aged care workers

Tea for the Soul helps reduce compassion fatigue for aged care workers - an initiative of Carinity Clifford House
Anew Conferences 2019

Anew Conferences 2019

What a special year it’s been for the Queensland Baptist’s Women Anew Conferences!
The Living Hope

The Living Hope

Peter’s message was to remind them that they had been “given new birth into a living hope!”
New technology assisting pain relief for aged care residents

New technology assisting pain relief for aged care residents

Carinity is at the forefront of using new world-first technology that is helping to identify pain in older people.
Riders of the Storm

Riders of the Storm

Few creatures have inspired man to the same extent as the eagle. The bird rarely fails to stir the passion of anyone who has observed it soaring aloft.
Everybody can do Something

Everybody can do Something

You Parties is a party-throwing kit that allows a team to partner with a foster family, and help them celebrate their foster-child.
Families stay connected with technology

Families stay connected with technology

Mobi powered by Breezie, is a personalised digital tablet device with a simplified, user-friendly format available via Carinity Home Care
The value of Integrity

The value of Integrity

Integrity is the only thing that doesn’t depreciate over time. Nothing takes longer to build than a godly reputation.
How do our fathers affect our view of our Heavenly Father?

How do our fathers affect our view of our Heavenly Father?

The fatherless have been adopted by the Heavenly Father, in whom we can have a childlike faith in, and cry out to as our Daddy.
If God could shout one message to His people

If God could shout one message to His people

Truth about yourself can seem elusive and even seemingly subjective when you listen to all the noise in the crowd.
The Perfection Impossibility

The Perfection Impossibility

I mess up frequently. I am sometimes stubborn. Wilful.  God has a lot of work to do in me, even after 14 years of being a Christian.
The Effectiveness of the Small Church: What the Statistics Really Say

The Effectiveness of the Small Church: What the Statistics Really Say

Well, larger churches are more likely to be growing numerically through having more switchers from other churches and retaining their young adults
Submission is not a dirty word

Submission is not a dirty word

These days, personal freedom is prized and institutions and rules are regarded with suspicion. We’ve learned a lot about grace in the last 50 years and we’re far more sensitive to the dangers of abuse of authority and legalism
What’s happening to service attendance?

What’s happening to service attendance?

The attendance issue I was retreating with a group of senior pastors recently when the subject of attendance at Sunday services came up. The general consensus among these pastors was that ‘committed’ Christians come to
Farewell Billy Graham

Farewell Billy Graham

The news of the passing of Billy Graham reverberated around the world. Peter and I were honoured to attend the funeral of this great man who God used to bless literally millions of people with
Service and Sacrifice

Service and Sacrifice

Graduation is often an emotional time for graduates and staff alike as we, at Malyon, farewell those into whom we have poured our lives.
When you feel anxious

When you feel anxious

It’s so easy to be anxious. I know, I’ve been there many times. We think that worrying about our problems will somehow fix them.
Beyond Expectations

Beyond Expectations

You see, the problem was that I expected people to do for me what only God can. No wonder there were issues.
Going against my Feelings for the Greater Good

Going against my Feelings for the Greater Good

It's not always easy to do something you don't feel like doing even if you love doing it.
A Godless Australia?

A Godless Australia?

Over the last few months of 2016, two important sources of facts about religion in Australia have been released.
Learning about Leadership from Donald Trump

Learning about Leadership from Donald Trump

With many other Aussies, I have watched with amazement the rise of Donald Trump as a politician.
My Childhood Church

My Childhood Church

Recently, I received an anonymous letter lamenting (among a number of things) the lack of a tie (or was it a suit and tie?) in a photo
Breaking the 200 Barrier

Breaking the 200 Barrier

Research on churches over the last 50 years has shown that many churches struggle to grow past 200 people in worship attendance.
Can we lose our Salvation?

Can we lose our Salvation?

While I usually try to avoid sweeping generalisations, I think it may be fair to say that nearly all Christians have wrestled with doubts before.
Mr Eternity – Arthur Stace

Mr Eternity – Arthur Stace

Eternity! The word exploded in spectacular illumination contrasting the natural beauty of Sydney harbor.  It was a profound statement to the world. That was New Year 2000, and it ushered in a new millennia.
Do I desire people’s approval more than God’s?

Do I desire people’s approval more than God’s?

Have you ever felt unappreciated? Have you felt like you put so much effort into something and do the very best that you can but you never get recognised for a job well done?
Economic Deliverance

Economic Deliverance

Economic systems are pervasive and consuming. Entrenchment in the economy of your world/nation/state will impact your worldview. Like yeast in bread, it will also invade and shape your faith.
Put down that Icy Lemonade

Put down that Icy Lemonade

There is limited time and we want to get the harvest in. We need to pray for workers to join us in Jesus’ mission of bringing in the harvest.