reCharge NEWS March 2025
reCharge News March 2025
Lament in Lent: Standing with Country and Creation
Thursday, 3 April, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
As part of the Lenten journey, the Uniting Church National Assembly is inviting people across to a sacred act of lament and solidarity with First Nations people and the natural world.
Join Aunty Alison Overeem and Rev Alexandra Sangster as they stand with mob, on Country, to support the protection of Tasmania’s ancient forests — particularly the iconic Giant Styx. For a copy of the flyer click here.
This special vigil, held in collaboration with The Bob Brown Foundation and Stand with Uncle Jim, will be a time to activate what organisers call “holy hope by being love in action”.
Participants will be invited into a sacred space to demonstrate solidarity with creation, supporting one of the planet’s most vital life forces — Tasmania’s old growth forests.
Aunty Alison Overeem, a respected Christian Elder, continues her powerful work in building relationships with church leaders through cultural awareness and training.
Where: Approximately 1.5 hours west of Hobart (exact location available on request)
When: Thursday, 3 April, 10:30AM – 2:30PM
More info or Register: Contact Rev Alexandra Sangster on 0411 292 273
Circuit Breaker
Keeping Your Cool – A Conversation That Matters
Presented by Circuit Breaker & the Southern Tasmania Family Violence Working Group
If you’ve ever found yourself losing your cool at home and saying things you later regretted, you’re not alone — and there’s help.
The “Keeping Your Cool” Community Seminar, happening on Monday, 14 April 2025, offers a supportive space to reflect, learn, and grow. Led by Matt Boulton — author of Changing Tools and creator of the Circuit Breaker program — this free seminar is designed to help individuals explore healthier responses to anger and build stronger relationships.
Matt brings years of experience as a relationship and anger-management counsellor and is passionate about equipping people with tools for transformation.
When: Monday, 14 April 2025, 7:00PM – 8:30PM
Where: Citywide Baptist Church, 400 Cambridge Road, Mornington, TAS
Register: Click here to book your spot. Limited to 60 places
This event is a collaboration between Circuit Breaker, Olive Road, and the Southern Tasmania Family Violence Working Group, a collective working to help Christian communities better understand and respond to the impacts of family violence. The group includes representatives from the Baptist, Anglican, Church of Christ, Salvation Army, Quaker traditions, and Mission Australia.
Can You Help?
The Working Group is still seeking facilitators for the Circuit Breaker program. Discounted online training is available, and there’s also an in-person training session with Matt Boulton on Sunday, 13 April.
If you or someone you know has a heart for helping in this space, please reach out to Ann Herbert at Citywide Baptist Church.
Global Leadership Network
New CEO Announced
Bruce Moore, Chair of the Global Leadership Network Australia and New Zealand announced this week that John Robertson is the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Global Leadership Network A&NZ.
John has nearly three decades of experience in senior leadership and organizational management, and brings a deep and comprehensive understanding of the strategic, operational, and cultural imperatives required to drive organizational success and transformation.
John is a proactive and solutions-oriented leader, with a strong focus on the development of both people and processes. He is well known for his warm, approachable leadership style and his ability to foster strong relationships within teams and with external partners.
“We believe it will be a new season of fruitfulness for the GLNA/NZ as it continues to inspire and equip world-class leaders,” he said in an email on Monday morning. John’s connection and support of the GLNA/NZ spans many years,” Moore said.
In the email, John Robertson added, “The core values of the GLNA/NZ — Passionate, Adventurous, Curious, and Expansive—resonate deeply with my own approach to leadership. I am driven by a passion to serve others with integrity and authenticity demonstrating a personal core value of servant leadership.”
John commences this full-time role after a long-term ministry at Riverlife Baptist Church in Brisbane, Queensland. He served as a Youth Pastor, Executive Pastor and then as their Senior Pastor for over 13 years.
The Global Leadership Network is a not-for-profit ministry working with leaders from a wide range of denominations in over 100 countries around the globe. It is most known for its annual GLS summit live in Chicago or interactive online experience in Australia and NZ.
Tickets to GLS 2025 are available for Devonport on 11 Oct and Launceston on 24 Oct
For more information and resources visit the website here.
Baptist World Aid
BWA Giving Day! 25 March
On Tuesday, 25 March, from 8AM to 8PM, Baptist World Aid is holding their very first Giving Day and would love Baptists in Tasmania to join in. It’s a day of raising funds to turn hunger to hope for families living in poverty.
For 12 hours only, BWA are aiming to raise $160,000 to turn hunger to hope for families living in poverty.
Gifts can be given now or wait until Tuesday, 25 March and your gift will be DOUBLED.
A group of generous supporters have created a special fund of $80,000 to match your Giving Day donation, dollar for dollar. Together, we’re all set to make a big impact on poverty!
Giving Day is about joining hearts and hands in one mission to end poverty and make a better world for all. May God’s goodness flow through the generosity of his people!
Donations on the day will go where they’re most needed, funding projects that address hunger, transform lives, positively impact whole communities, and bring God’s goodness to bear on the world’s brokenness.
DOUBLE your impact with a matched gift to help people go from Hunger to Hope! Help them reach a goal of $130,000 to see people go from hunger to hope?
Fostering Hope Update
Mentor Training , Respite Carers, Foster Care Sunday
Mentor Training
On Friday, 14 March (online), Saturday, 15 March (Hobart) & Saturday, 22 March (Launceston). Fostering Hope mentors mentor children and young people growing up in out of home care. It is a great way for people to live out their faith locally and make a real difference for a child and whole fostering family. For more information email mentoring@fosteringhope.net.au
Respite Foster Carers needed
Across the state Fostering Hope needs more respite carers to offer extended family for children and young people growing up in out of home care. Respite care offers a huge support for carers and children. The expectation is usually one weekend a month and some school holiday time. If you could be a respite carer please contact Mary at Fostering Hope.
Foster Care Sunday
SAVE THE DATE for Sunday, 14 September 2025, to host a Foster Care Sunday in your church. Fostering Hope and the National Foster Care Sunday Network are praying this year even more churches will do something on this date.
Foster Care Sunday is an opportunity to annually pray for children and young people, their birth families, their carers, and everyone working in the system. And to do something practical by raising awareness of this need right here in Australia.
Australia is losing more carers every year, meaning children are going into residential care situations. Fostering Hope still believes that Christians living out their faith locally by caring for at-risk children could be the answer to this crisis.
Videos and resources coming out soon and you can check out last year’s great videos here.
North West Mentoring Coordinator
The Team are also currently advertising for a North West Mentoring Coordinator to begin the mentoring program in the north west.
New Mornings Growth Through Grief Seminar
Saturday 29 March 2025
Everyone experiences losses of some kind during their lifetime, however navigating these paths which are often unexpected, takes courage and sometimes additional support.
New Mornings is committed to supporting the community in the area of grief and their ‘Growth through Grief’ Seminar will provide encouragement, strategies and hope for anyone living with, working with or supporting those, through loss. As you will see on the attached flyer, we will be hearing from three carefully chosen keynote speakers with both personal and professional experience in the area of grief.
We do hope that you will join us for this empowering day. It would be a privilege for us to support you.
Purchase tickets here: or phone the office on 6411 6212.
Baptist World Congress 2025
Brisbane in July
This year’s Baptist World Congress in Brisbane is less than five months away!
The Congress website, Living the Good News | BWA Congress 2025, is being regularly updated as more speakers are announced, and program details confirmed. More information about speakers is also regularly being added to the Baptist World Alliance Facebook page.
Take advantage of the Early Bird rate, until 31 March 2025.
Expressions of Interest are also still open for Volunteering, for Translators & Interpreters or those with specific language skills and in Creative Arts.
Find a range of resources to distribute within your congregation and promote the BWC.
Join other Baptists from around the world in July!
Australian Baptist Ministries has an Expo space at the Baptist World Congress in Brisbane in July. Contact ABM before Thursday, 13 March if you’re interested in being represented.
Youth Alive Momentum
Launceston, 22 March
MOMENTUM is a gathering for you and your team to be encouraged and equipped to create thriving youth ministries. It’s an event designed for youth leaders and offers an opportunity for spiritual growth, practical training, and networking with other leaders across Tasmania.
FEATURING GUEST SPEAKERS Ps Matt Wilesmith and Ps Rachael Parker.
– Ps Matt Wilesmith is the NSW Youth Alive Director and brings a wealth of insight and wisdom in how to lead the next generation.
– Ps Rachael Parker leads Hillsong Hobart alongside her husband and brings key insight on ways to cultivate spiritually healthy habits and practices for leaders and youth alike.
MOMENTUM will be hosted by the Youth Alive Tas Team to prepare for what God can do through you and your team in 2025!
Who is it for? Youth pastors, leaders, chaplains, and developing leaders (grade 11-12 students)
On Saturday, March 22nd, 2025, 9:30am – 5:30pm
at ISEE Church, 156 Cimitiere St, Launceston
Morning tea and lunch provided.
EmpowHer Day of Wonder
Saturday, 29 March 2025 | Riverlands, Longford
Registrations are pouring in for EmpowHer Day of Wonder—a day designed for women to pause, reflect, and rediscover their God-given potential in the company of like-minded women.
Day of Wonder is more than just another women’s even, it’s an opportunity to connect, be inspired, and for renewal.
Keynote Speaker: Melissa Lipsett (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: tasbaptists.org.au/dayofwonder or scan the QR code.
REGISTER HERE:
Questions? Contact Jenny: empowher@tasbaptists.org.au
