It was actually Friday 11 September when the news came through, but I’ve held off sharing it until we had started moving through the process and officially signed a funding agreement.But we did get an...  Read More

Did you know that Christian Religious Instruction (CRI) is reaching more than 950 children across five local primary schools in Hervey Bay?In 2026, a dedicated team of 15 volunteer instructors and ass...  Read More

James 1:19-27 This passage is so rich, and I wanted to share another devotional thought on it, following on from last week. James’ intent in this passage was to remind the church that it is not just a...  Read More

James 1:19-27 Last week we read and reflected on Bartimaeus’ courage and faith. He wasn’t afraid to speak out and cry out for Jesus. Yet, in the book of James, we seem to get almost the opposite messa...  Read More

Fiji Bible College is making a lasting difference in the lives of individuals, churches and communities throughout Fiji and the wider Pacific. Through biblical education, practical ministry training a...  Read More

Psalm 19:1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship.I have recently increased my morning walks and so much enjoy looking up as soon as I get outside, worshiping God f...  Read More

School chaplains play a valuable role in our schools, offering a listening ear, encouragement and support to students, staff and families as they navigate life’s challenges. Through pastoral conversat...  Read More

Mark 10:46-52 There have been many times in my life where I have not had the courage to say what I needed to. For many years I was (and am still tempted by) worried about what people thought about me,...  Read More

My husband is always the first to tell me to slow down—especially when I’m walking several steps ahead of him. And he’s right.We all need a reminder to slow down sometimes, particularly when we’re eag...  Read More

This week, we’re highlighting the work of Wycliffe Bible Translators at Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea.These gift support the partnership that Hervey Bay Baptist Church has with Max & Helen Sahl, and Wade...  Read More

Recently, pastors at Crossway Baptist Church had their voices cloned using AI and used in scam phone calls. The call showed the pastor’s real number, and the voice answered in real time. The aim was t...  Read More

Mark 10:1-10 I love the teaching of Jesus in the gospels. They can be so inspiring and yet so challenging at the same time.Jesus said:“But at the beginning of creation God made them male and female. F...  Read More