Who we are
Currently there are about thirty churches and fellowships associated with the Baptist Union of Tasmania. Tasmanian Baptists are linked with the Baptist Union of Australia and the Baptist World Alliance.
Our purpose
The main objectives of the Union, as set forth in the Act of Incorporation (1888, amended 1902), include
- Promotion of the unity, spirtual health and effective functioning of the churches.
- Promotion and support of missionary work
- Training of candidates for the Ministry
- Giving advice, direction and assistance when requested by churches
- Holding real property in trust for our churches
How the Union works
The Union acts by its Assembly and through its Officers, Council, committees and task forces. The Assembly is a representative gathering made up of the Officers of the Union, accredited pastors of constituent churches and delegates appointed by member churches.
The Superintendent and the Administrator oversee the day-to-day running of the Union and form the nucleus of the ministry team which includes the State Director of GiA and a Church Planting consultant. Their primary role is to assist and encourage local churches in exercising their mission of extending the Kingdom of God.