For Churches

Read our Code of Conduct, effective from 16th November 2024, here. This code outlines the obligations for all BCSANT employees, volunteers, and member churches regarding their conduct.

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Every year The Baptist Churches of SA provides a minimum recommended ministers stipend package, as the basis for payment to pastors and church workers. Churches can adapt the recommendation to suit the particular circumstances of the pastor and the church. This is currently based on the Teacher’s Award and has been approved by the Executive since 2007.

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This document outlines how complaints to BCSANT will be dealt with.

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Guidelines for correct use of the BCSANT logo, colours and fonts

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Find out more about advertising with TiM here

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Read our updated editorial policy for Together in Mission in 2024.

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Baptist Churches of South Australia and the Northern Territory Inc., including all member churches, have joined the National Redress Scheme.

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BCSANT holds a centralised fund for the accumulation of Long Service Leave entitlements for SA Baptist pastors as they move from church-to-church within SA. 

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Every year The Baptist Churches of SA provides a minimum recommended ministers stipend package, as the basis for payment to pastors and church workers. Churches can adapt the recommendation to suit the particular circumstances of the pastor and the church. This is currently based on the Teacher’s Award and has been approved by the Executive since 2007.

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A marriage enrichment programme, which is held in South Australia on selected weekends throughout the year

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Hosted by Melinda Cousins these podcasts include interviews, stories and sermons from the Baptist Churches of SA movement. Click here to listen.

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A collection of policies to keep your local church functioning!

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A simple form for registering church volunteers.

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Read BUSA’s apology to Indigenous Australians in May 2000 here.

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Adopted by BCSA, read the statement from ABM responding to the Uluru Statement here.

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We exist for Christ reconciling all things to God. Read more about BCSA 2023-2026 strategy

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An aid to compliance with the South Australia Work Health and Safety Act 2012 – an Act to provide for the health, safety and welfare of persons at work

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Read our Code of Conduct & Regulations for Dealing with Complaints (SA), effective until 16th November 2024, here.

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Read our Code of Conduct (NT), effective until 16th November 2024, here.

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The Survivor Support Advisory Program is designed to provide advice to any person who has experienced historic child sexual abuse and never disclosed and or reported the abuse to police but are now considering doing so.

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Read our statement on the accreditation and ordination of women here.

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By law, employers are required to set aside funds for employees to take leave after a long period of working for the same employer. Usually, once an employee leaves an employer their long service leave balance returns to zero when they start working for a new employer. However, BCSANT recognises that pastoral staff will usually […]

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The Ministers’ Relocation Fund (MRF) exists to assist churches with the expenses associated with the relocation of a pastor in response to a ‘call to ministry’. The MRF functions as a fund with churches subscribing to purchase a designated number of ‘units’, which can be claimed against when an approved expense is incurred. For more […]

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This policy outlines the criteria, benefits and expectations for Ministries / Churches seeking to become Affiliate Members of BCSANT

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An aid for churches on the process cycle of staff appointments

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Baptist Union of the Northern Territory Inc., including all member churches, have joined the National Redress Scheme.

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Are you between the ages of 16-29 and interested in learning about the role of board members? This opportunity may be for you. Read more about this opportunity and criteria in the info pack.

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Whether incorporated or unincorporated, every local church needs to have a constitution to provide a solid foundation for good governance. Using documentation from Consumer & Business Services (CBS) the Baptist Office have created a template constitution for use by the local church. This template meets all requirements as set out by CBS, as well as retaining […]

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This document outlines BCSANT’s approach to discernment and conversation.

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This policy is to ensure that protective practices for children (people under 18 years of age) and families are implemented by BCSANT and Member Churches in SA. Download the policy here.

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This policy is to ensure that protective practices for children (people under 18 years of age) and families are implemented by BCSANT and Member Churches in NT. Download the policy here.

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