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
Financial Giving
You can either give through Southern Cross Anglican or follow the below link to give on their website: