Bush Church Aid Society (BCA)
What is BCA?
Who are they?
Bush Church Aid is all about Aid to the Church in the Bush; providing biblically faithful ministry and bringing the life-changing gospel message of Jesus to rural, regional, and remote Australia.
Their Mission
Bush Church Aid is all about Aid to the Church in the Bush.
Aid through partnering with Anglican Dioceses and other Christian organisations to provide biblical gospel ministry focused on the life-changing message of Jesus.
Aid through sending workers to rural, regional, and remote parts of Australia to share this gospel with people no matter where they live.
Aid through supporting these bush locations in prayer from countless supporters across Australia.
Aid through providing a network of experienced clergy and volunteers to pastorally care for these gospel workers and their families.
You could say that our heart beats faster for sharing Jesus with the bush!
Their Vision
The Bush Church Aid Society of Australia has a heart for people living in remote and regional Australia. We are committed to going the distance to reach Australia for Christ.
Under God, we do this by
-proclaiming Christ so that people may respond to Him;
-nurturing Christians in their faith and ministry;
strengthening local Christian communities in their mission;
-providing services of Christian care and advocacy;
-developing an understanding of Christ's mission and;
-promoting active partnership throughout the church.
Our core commitments are
-relying on prayer for God's help and the Holy Spirit's guidance;
-trusting in the vision, wisdom, authority and encouragement of Scripture;
-working in humility, servanthood and fellowship with the church in mission;
-developing interdependent relationships with Diocesan Bishops;
-providing pastoral care and professional development for staff and;
-responsibly managing our resources.
We are Going the Distance by
-bringing the gospel of Christ to the outermost parts of Australia – We are committed to sending messengers so that all Australians, no matter where they live and work, are able to hear the life-changing message of Christ.
-developing a new generation of culturally diverse Christian leaders – We are committed to engaging young people, discipling them in the faith and encouraging them in ministry so they can lead others to Christ.
-supporting ministry by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – We are committed to working with our first peoples so they can serve Christ in ways that are Biblically faithful and culturally appropriate.
-planting and renewing sustainable churches – We are committed to establishing vibrant and outward-looking gatherings of Christ’s people.
-equipping local leaders for fruitful ministry – We are committed to supporting Christians ‘on the ground’ so they can be salt and light for Christ.
-providing care in Christ’s Name – We are committed to serving hurting people in times of crisis and through ongoing Christ-centred pastoral care.
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How can you help BCA?
Prayer
Please Pray For:
• David & Zoe Browne serving in Gladstone. In Gladstone and the wider region there is both the great need and potential for the Gospel. The Browne’s have a heart for sharing the Gospel and making Jesus known. Pray for safety and refreshment this month as they take some holidays to attend a family wedding. May they be able to share the Gospel of Jesus with those attending.
• David & Joanne Piper serving in Emerald/Blackwater. Give thanks for their lay preachers and leaders. Pray for wisdom & dicipline to give time to training & development in the busyness of life.
• Queensland/NNSW Regional branch. Give thanks for the recent BCA Connect events held in Armidale & Coffs Harbour and the many people who attended. Give thanks for the safe travel of the Piper Family who spoke at these events.
• George & Carmel Ferguson serving in Barwon Special District Anglican Parish. Pray for their upcoming AGM and the election of parish councillors; that the people elected will be Godly and living according to His word. Pray for them on their break that they will return refreshed.
• Simon & Angela Owen serving in Cloncurry. Pray for Julia Creek Church as this month marks the two year anniversary of re-opening the church. Give God thanks that He is growing His church in Julia Creek, and pray for the new people who have joined.
• Kurt & Rebecca Langmead serving in Lightning Ridge. Please pray for their monthly Gospel gatherings in Goodooga and Lightning Ridge, and ask for a special heart for ministering with and too the local Inidgeneous community in these towns.
• George & Carmel Ferguson in Barwon Special District Anglican Parish. Pray for the Armidale Synod; that God would lead by His Holy Spirit and give wisdom for them to make learned choices with the rescources He has provided.
• bringing the gospel of Christ to the outermost parts of Australia – BCA are committed to sending messengers so that all Australians, no matter where they live and work, are able to hear the life-changing message of Christ.
• developing a new generation of culturally diverse Christian leaders – BCA are committed to engaging young people, discipling them in the faith and encouraging them in ministry so they can lead others to Christ.
• supporting ministry by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people – BCA are committed to working with our first peoples so they can serve Christ in ways that are Biblically faithful and culturally appropriate.
• planting and renewing sustainable churches – BCA are committed to establishing vibrant and outward-looking gatherings of Christ’s people.
• equipping local leaders for fruitful ministry – BCA are committed to supporting Christians ‘on the ground’ so they can be salt and light for Christ.
• providing care in Christ’s Name – BCA are committed to serving hurting people in times of crisis and through ongoing Christ-centred pastoral care.
• The National Office, who steward the resources God gives to BCA through many generous supporters. Please pray for wisdom in seeking to use these resources effectively and efficiently to sustain existing and emerging ministries.
• The Indigenous Ministry Officer. This role involves travelling around the country supporting and encouraging indigenous ministry. This position became vacant in June after 20 yrs. Please pray for wisdom as the executive team consider the next steps for this ministry.
• BCA 4 kids – Rachel Dirks. Pray for more leaders to be raised up in our church communities to love and care for the children. Pray that these leaders would have a heart for discipleship and would help children grow in their relationship with Jesus.
• BCA ONTRACK – Tim Stevens. Pray for opportunities to promote BCA ONTRACK at university Christian groups. Pray that more young Christians will consider moving to the bush for the Gospel in 2026.
• BCA Nomads Coordinators- Greg and Jocelyn Lay. Pray for travelling mercies for the nomads on the roads in winter. Give thanks that our Nomads faithfully commit themselves to the ministries in giving their time to many parishes around Australia.
• First Nations Ministry Training – WA. Give thanks for the two new team members. Albany, Kalgoorlie and Bunbury are potentially new training destinations, please pray that this comes to fruition.
• South Australia/Northern Territory Regional Office. Pray for the BCA connect week 25th- 28th August. Pray for the Nungalinya College Chaplaincy Program that the Chaplains will have courage as they encounter new or unexpected situations in the course of their work.
• Victorian Regional Office – Adrian Lane & Matt Smith. Pray for Adrian as he preaches in September that the Holy Spirit will use his exposition of the scriptures to help listeners become “fishers of men”.
• NSW/ACT Regional Office. Please pray that more people would come to know Christ in the bush and the cities, and be committed to serving Him in their diverse contexts.
Financial Giving
You can either give through Southern Cross Anglican or follow the below link to give on their website: