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Submission Dates/Advertising Rates – Together in Mission
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Editorial Policy – Together in Mission
Read our updated editorial policy for Together in Mission in 2024.
National Redress Scheme
Long Service Leave in SA
Salaries and Wages
Growing Together in Marriage (GTIM)
A marriage enrichment programme, which is held in South Australia on selected weekends throughout the year
Movement Podcast
Hosted by Melinda Cousins these podcasts include interviews, stories and sermons from the Baptist Churches of SA movement. Click here to listen.
Policy Templates for Local Churches
A collection of policies to keep your local church functioning!
Simple Church Constitution Template
The constitution in this resource has been designed as a simple template for you to use as you explore preparing your new constitution. The template can be changed and adjusted to suit your particular context.
Apology to Indigenous Australians – May 2000
Read BUSA’s apology to Indigenous Australians in May 2000 here.
Response to the Uluru Statement – September 2022
Adopted by BCSA, read the statement from ABM responding to the Uluru Statement here.
Strategy for Baptist Churches of SA
We exist for Christ reconciling all things to God. Read more about BCSA 2023-2026 strategy
Work Health and Safety Guide
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
Code of Conduct & Regulations for Dealing with Complaints – South Australia
This policy outlines the obligations for all BCSANT employees, volunteers and member churches in SA regarding their conduct and how complaints will be dealt with.
Code of Conduct – Northern Territory
This policy outlines the obligations for all BCSANT employees, volunteers and member churches in NT regarding their conduct and how complaints will be dealt with.
Survivor Support Advisory Program
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.
Minister’s Long Service Leave Fund
Ministers Relocation Fund
Accreditation of Women
Read our statement on the accreditation and ordination of women here.
Baptist Churches Appointment Guide
An aid for churches on the process cycle of staff appointments
BUNT Redress Statement – December 2019
Baptist Union of the Northern Territory Inc., including all member churches, have joined the National Redress Scheme.
BCSANT Associate Board Members Info Pack
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.
Constitution for Baptist Churches of South Australia and the Northern Territory
Read our constitution here.
Framework for Discernment & Conversation – October 2019
This document outlines BCSANT’s approach to discernment and conversation.
Child Protection Policy – South Australia
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.
Child Protection Policy – Northern Territory
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.