Church Operations Blog

The BCSANT Church Operations blog seeks to keep you informed of any changes, updates, and new items of interest that involve the administrative, financial, compliance, and governance functions of the local church.

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  • Cyber Security Diligence

    We advise that several of our constituents have been subjected to a cyber attack by clicking on suspicious emails. This is a reminder to be on the lookout for suspicious or unexpected emails with attachments, links you feel pressured to…

  • New SA Rules For Single Use Plastic Cups

    South Australia’s Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Act 2020 is the first legislation of its kind in Australia. Plastics play an important role in our economy and daily lives. When used in packaging, plastic helps ensure food safety…

  • Baptist Insurance Services (BIS) Renewal Update

    By now, all constituents should have received Invoices and supporting documentation for the upcoming renewal on 30th September. If you have not seen these documents yet, please contact me as soon as possible so we can ensure you have everything you need…

  • National Redress Scheme – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    If your church has a website, please make sure that the following information and link is included on your website. [Put your church name here] has joined the National Redress Scheme as a member of Baptist Churches of South Australia…

  • Protecting People In Crowded Places

    When a church looks at their Emergency & Evacuation Plans the most (and usually only) scenario that is considered is evacuation when there is a fire in the building. However, recent events in Sydney show that we need to be…

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    Contact Updates

    Has your church had their AGM in the last couple of months? And if so, has there been any changes or updates to positions voted in by members or the leadership team? For example, Treasurer, Church Administrator or Secretary. If…

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    2024 Recommended Ministers Stipend Package – effective 1 January 2024

    Just letting all pastors, treasurers and administrators know that the 2024 Recommended Ministers Stipend Package which is to take effect from the 1 January 2024 has been uploaded onto Baptist Churches SA website and the document can be downloaded from:https://bcsant.org.au/resources/salaries-and-wages/…

  • Storm Water Through Roof Claims

    Australia wide over the last year, Baptist Insurance Services has been asked to pay almost a million dollars worth of damage claims relating to rain / storm water coming through roofs, where it was subsequently found that correct maintenance had…