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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.  

Get your tickets here!

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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    Raising Funds for Ukraine

    YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

    Anyone can assist Christians in Kyiv to bring hope and needed assistance by contributing to this fundraiser.

    At 6pm on Wednesday 22nd February, Kelvin Smith (Hobart) performed at a Piano Recital and Fundraiser for Ukrainian Refugees at the Hobart Town Hall, 50 Macquarie St, Hobart.

    Kelvin has grown a following for his Piano of Tasmania videos on Facebook in recent years.

    Kelvin performed, along with Timothy Prajogo, playing the concert Steinway piano at Hobart Town Hall. As well, Ukrainian Pastor Anton Kaluzhny, spoke live from Kyiv about his work helping thousands in the war in Ukraine.

    You can donate to this amazing initiative here: GoFundMe.

    L -R: Kelvin, Anton spoke via video link, Timothy

    Walk this Way – Newstead

    FAMILY-FRIENDLY SHORT WALKS

    Sunday February 5th was our inaugural ‘Walk This Way’, event taking a leisurely walk around Heritage Park. The guided family-friendly short walks are hosted by Pastor Dan Hutchison of Newstead Baptist, in partnership with Scripture Union bushwalking club, Boots ‘N All.

    It was lovely to see all generations represented, the kids specially enjoying the playground, as these walks are aimed to help connect, grow and inspire one another.

    Newstead have eight Walk this Way events planned this year around Launceston with the next at Trevallyn Dam, Sunday March 5th 2pm-4pm. If you are interested in going on this walk, please phone Dan Hutchison on 0457 765 907 for more details.

    Office Secretary at Newstead

    POSITION VACANT

    Newstead Baptist is currently looking for an Office Secretary to work in the Church office for up to 10 hours per week. The position is to give support to the Pastor, Church Secretary and Church Treasurer in regard to clerical and administrative support.

    They are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills; demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe tools; can maintain digital and physical church records; produce the weekly church publication; manage permanent and casual church property hires; and maintain publish and update website and social media posts. The person hired will be in agreement with the values, vision and mission of the Newstead Baptist Church.

    Position Description: Please contact Church office 03 6331 6891; email minister@newsteadbaptist.org.au, or church secretary thelmasherriff@bigpond.com; or phone 0419 536 159.

    To apply: Contact the Pastor via email or Newstead Baptist Church, 14 Wentworth Street, Newstead Tas 7250

    Newstead Baptist Church

    Türkiye and Syria Crisis

    BAPTIST WORLD AID RESPONDS

    Our hearts are heavy as we witness the devastation in Türkiye and Syria. On 6th February, two powerful earthquakes (measuring 7.8 and 7.5 respectively), and subsequent aftershocks destroyed large parts of southern Türkiye and northern Syria.  

    Baptist World Aid are responding to this disaster, alongside their Christian Partners in Türkiye and Syria. The situation is unfolding rapidly and the BWA team are in regular contact with our Partners—including Baptist organisations—assessing the damage and how to best respond.

    They have produced resources that will help interested churches support this appeal that are available to download here.  

    What we know so far

    • Both earthquakes created over 100 large aftershocks that collapsed over 5,000 buildings and destroyed entire sections of cities while people slept.  
    • The death toll has reached over 41,000 but is rising rapidly. 
    • A harsh winter has brought extreme cold, and snowstorms increasing the difficulty faced by rescue teams.  
    • Many impacted are among families who fled civil war in Syria, including millions of displaced people living in overcrowded conditions, and makeshift—already dependent on humanitarian assistance.  
    • Ongoing conflict in the region is making it difficult for organisations to access accurate information or provide immediate aid to those who are in need.  
    • Medical facilities are overwhelmed, with reports of hospitals forced to triage people according to who will and won’t survive.  

    PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DEVASTATION IN TURKEY AND SYRIA – FOR THE PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES ARE IMPACTED, FOR THOSE WHO ARE GRIEVING, FOR CHURCHES WHO ARE ASSISTING, AND FOR INTERNATIONAL WORKERS WHO HAVE A MAMMOTH TASK AHEAD OF THEM.

    AND PRAY IF/HOW MUCH YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO THE BWA APPEAL

    Celebrating Capacity Workshop

    The Bridges Out of Poverty trainer, Nairn Walker presents Celebrating Capacity. A powerful training experience for those working with vulnerable people.

    The two-day workshop will help you see economic inequity differently. It will assist you to understand and identify the capacity people have developed to negotiate life’s challenges. You will explore ways to harness this capacity to co-create with them a better future for themselves, their families and their communities.

    • When: 8.30am – 4.30pm, Mon 27th to Tues 28th March, 2023
    • Where: C3 Church Hobart – 64 Anglesea Street Hobart, TAS 7004
    • Cost: $345 (includes morning tea and lunch on both days)
    • More Info: Download Flyer >
    • Bookings: Limited places so get in quick! Register here >
    Celebrating Capacity

    Fostering Hope
    Northern Mentoring Officer

    Tasmanian Baptists and Fostering Hope work together to encourage churches to support and care for foster children and their families.

    Fostering Hope has a one-day/week position available in Launceston.

    The primary tasks include: Recruitment of new mentors in Northern Tasmania; Overseeing the screening process for all northern mentors; Facilitating logistics of training days, training will be delivered by the Mentoring Coordinator and the Executive Officer.

    Applications close on 24th February 2023.

    Find out more >

    Northern Mentoring Office, Fostering Hope Tasmania

    Aboriginal Sunday 2023

    In 1938 Aboriginal leader, William Cooper, asked Australian Christian churches to set aside the Sunday before January 26th every year as Aboriginal Sunday. 

    While many would see the controversy around Australia Day as a comparatively new thing, William Cooper and a number of other Aboriginals first met for a day of mourning on January 26th 1938, and it was this event that prompted his call to the churches. 

    This year, on Sunday 22nd January, the three Citywide congregations gathered at the Domain Amphitheatre for an Aboriginal Sunday service led by proud Lia Pootah man, Paul Dare.

    Paul says, “If churches want to take the teaching of Jesus seriously, then they can’t ignore the pain and injustice that Aboriginal people continue to experience, which gets focused at this time of year.

    “Here in Tasmania, in particular, we need to face our past in order that our future can be different.”

    Paul Dare speaking; Citywide gathered at the Domain amphitheater.

    Spiritual Care Coordinator

    Baptcare Hiring!

    (NB: Applications closed Sunday 5th February, 2023)

    Baptcare are looking for a Spiritual Care Coordinator (AKA Chaplain) for Family, Disability and Health.

    The position is part-time (0.8 FTE), and is based in Hobart.

    DOWNLOAD position description >

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    Marrawah Thanksgiving Service

    Sunday 5th February 2023

    For several years now, the small fellowship who gather at Marrawah Baptist Church have been operating on Sundays on an irregular basis. More recently, most of the congregation have shifted to Smithton, and are now attending the Baptist church there. Now, the membership has decided it is time to permanently close their doors.

    A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Marrawah Baptist to say farewell, and celebrate 65 years of Christian work and mission that has taken place through this fellowship. 

    SUNDAY 5TH FEBRUARY 2023
    10 – 10:45am Pre-service cuppa
    11am Service begins
    A light lunch will follow in the Marrawah Memorial Hall

    All welcome to share food, stories and memories

    MAP: Marrawah Baptist Church, 826 Comeback Rd, Marrawah TAS 7330

    Rodney Marshall and Michael Henderson (behind camera) recently met with the Marrawah leadership team to plan the best way forward.
    Rodney Marshall and Michael Henderson (behind camera) recently met with the Marrawah leadership team to plan the best way forward.

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