reCharge NEWS February 2025
Feb 26, 2025
reCharge News February 2025
reCharge News February 2025
The Art of Spiritual Companioning
WellSpring Centre
Learn the skills to accompany others on their spiritual journey in The Art of Spiritual Companioning, commencing March 2025 at the Wellspring Centre.
This is the first of three units (over three years) where you will gain a fusion of skills and knowledge in ancient wisdom of spiritual companioning using theological reflection, creativity and contemplative awareness.
The curriculum focuses on seven key areas: grounded contextual issues, gutsy human dynamics, listening, contemplative heart, practising presence, discernment and illumination.
On successful completion of all three units, you will be awarded a certificate that recognises you as a spiritual companion / director through the Australian Ecumenical Council of Spiritual Direction. Read more about the subject here.
Take up this special opportunity to deepen the way you walk alongside others with a committed and enthusiastic team.
About the Teaching Team
The ecumenical Formation Team (Anne Pate, Tim McCowan, Jennifer Guild, Andrew Woff, and Andrea Long) are expert practitioners and seasoned Spiritual Companions / Directors. They work with supervisors and other professionals who are experienced Spiritual Companions, and together they bring a creative and balanced approach to this ministry. Read more about the ASC team here.
For more details or to discuss applications, contact Anne Pate, Program Director at Wellspring Centre. Applications close mid-March.
Mark Stevens in Concert
Your Centre, 29 Charles Street, Moonah
Get ready for an inspiring evening as Mark Stevens returns to his roots in Tasmania, performing new material in an intimate live show on Friday, 7 March 2025, 7–9PM.
Proceeds will support Your Community Food Hub.
Ticket Information
• Pre-sale: $20 per ticket | $18 each for two or more
• At the door: $30 each
• Under 16s: FREE (booking required)
Doors open at 6:15 PM with snacks available.
Crossover Easter Offering
This Easter, April 2025
February is a key month for churches to decide to participate in the Australian Baptist Easter Offering on Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025.
The Easter Offering is an expression of gratitude for Jesus and a commitment to unity as we work together to share His message with others.
The offering supports Crossover—a national Baptist ministry dedicated to equipping churches with resources, training, and encouragement to help Australian Baptists share Jesus effectively.
You may know Crossover from their baptism resources or National Baptism Week, but their impact extends far beyond.
Their website is filled with practical tools and inspiration to help churches engage in evangelism, like their later Easter series called, Finding the Good Life.
Plus a ton of invitational design work and preaching ideas all for free.
Investing in Kingdom work!
With a 42% increase in baptisms over the last two years, this work is growing and bearing fruit. Supporting Crossover is an investment in this Kingdom work!
How to Get Involved
ABM invites all churches to contribute directly or run the Easter Offering throughout April.
If you’d like to promote the Easter Offering your church, check out their Easter Offering resources here and watch the movie below (available on their website).
EmpowHer Day of Wonder
Saturday, 29 March 2025 | Riverlands, Longford
Registrations are pouring in for EmpowHer’s Day of Wonder — a day designed for women to pause, reflect, and rediscover their God-given potential in the company of like-minded women.
This is more than just another women’s event—it’s an opportunity for connection, inspiration, and renewal.
Keynote Speaker is Melissa Lipsett from Baptist World Aid.
Other Speakers:
– Anthea Maynard (City Baptist)
– Maggie Perkins (Citywide Baptist)
– Kristen Cox (Ulverstone Baptist)
Cost: $70 (Includes all activities, morning tea, and lunch)
Don’t miss out!
Join us for a day of wonder, faith, and friendship.
Register now here or scan the QR code below:
Questions? Contact Jenny: empowher@tasbaptists.org.au
Calling for Volunteers!
Men, we’d love your help on the day. If you can assist, reach out at empowher@tasbaptists.org.au or call Jenny at 0401 652 566.
Join us for a day of wonder, faith, and friendship!
Baptist Mission Australia
Free Mission Discipleship Course Starts Monday, 3rd March 2025
Trying to find your place in God’s global vision but unsure where to start?
Join the Exploring Mission 2025 online mission discipleship course run by BMA.
This is a dynamic (and free!) course that recognises we’re already living in an intercultural world, and helps us discover our unique place in God’s unfolding story. The course will explore essential questions like:
– What is God doing in our world today?
– What could your role be in God’s global mission?
– How can you meaningfully engage across cultures?
Plus, you’ll have opportunities to connect personally with experienced mission workers.
Join a vibrant learning community of fellow travellers from across Australia and beyond as they explore relevant ways to engage in God’s mission for today’s rapidly changing world.
Classes start on Monday, 3 March and meet Monday evenings in March via Zoom.
Register here or if you have questions email Nath Reid on nreid@baptistmissionaustralia.org
Baptist Union of Victoria
Emerge Next Steps Leadership Development
Emerge – Next Steps is a free course from the BUV for leaders and ministry teams looking to take the next step in their character and leadership development. Join Bill Brown and Kim Smith on Zoom from Tuesday, 25 February 7:30pm online on any or all of five Tuesday evenings from 7.30 -9.15pm.
Topics for 2025 are:
- Leading Self and Leading Others to Lead Self
- Learning to Receive and Give Helpful Feedback
- Five Things Growing Leaders Keep Doing
- Having and Handling Difficult Conversations
- Growing as a Public Communicator
There is no cost for the evenings other than your time and willingness to learn and grow and leadership or ministry teams have found it fun to do it together.
For dates, to register click here or contact Bill Brown
Baptist Mission Australia 2025
Ministry Launch – Get Involved!
Baptist Mission Australia is inviting Baptist churches across the country to be part of the 2025 Ministry Launch! It’s easy to join in—simply share a video during your church service and spend time in prayer for BMA teams, ministry partners, and your local mission throughout February.
We’ve got everything you need, including a short 5–10 minute Launch segment, right here:👉 BMA 2025 Ministry Launch resources
Want to pray for the Ministry Launch?
Download an A4 page of prayer points here: 📄 Prayer Points
Grab PowerPoint slides to use with your church: 📽️ Prayer Slides
“But as for me, God’s presence is all I need. I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, as I declare all the things you have done.” Psalm 73:28
Let’s kick off 2025 together—praying, sharing, and stepping into mission! 🚀 🙏
Citywide Marks Aboriginal Sunday
Sunday 19 January, 2025
Citywide Baptist Church gathered at Risdon Brook Dam on January 19 to commemorate this year’s Aboriginal Sunday, standing on-country and taking in the beauty of God’s creation.
Looking out over the tranquil waters of Risdon Brook Dam, the moment stood in stark contrast to the history just 1km away at Risdon Cove—the site of Tasmania’s first recorded massacre in 1804.
Paul Dare, a proud descendant of Tasmania’s Aboriginal people, shared stories of the past, reflecting on the deep wounds of colonisation and its lasting impact on First Nations communities.
The church stood together in solidarity, praying for a Safe, Free, and Flourishing future for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples—particularly calling for urgent change in Australia’s judicial system. Right now, an Aboriginal child is 23 times more likely to be under state supervision and 28 times more likely to be detained than a non-Indigenous child.
For more information, visit Common Grace.
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