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Welcome to Resonate and welcome to the first edition as Baptist Mission Australia !
Scott Pilgrim is
Baptist Mission Australia ’ s Executive
Director . He is passionate about seeing vibrant communities following Jesus in their own distinctive ways , in Australia and around the world .
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We have been very encouraged by the positive feedback to our new name as we seek to strengthen partnerships across our Australian Baptist movement .
We are at our best , partnering together as Australian Baptists , when we are focused on mission ; when with courage and imagination we embody the good news of Jesus by word and deed in the places we live , work and build community .
Throughout May Mission Month we celebrated the joy and power of partnership . It was so encouraging to see so many churches make the most of May Mission Month opportunities and the myriad of great online resources .
After more than two years in my role , I finally had the chance to visit all states across the country in May . And everywhere I went our partnership in the Gospel was front and centre . On behalf of our Board , National Team and most importantly our intercultural team members around the world – a very big thank you – to everyone who engaged with us during May .
In the first chapter of John ’ s Gospel , we read of the wonder of God moving into the human neighbourhood in the person of Jesus . Our team members seek to model this incarnational approach in their locations across the world .
In this edition of Resonate we celebrate what is happening in South East Asia as the team embraces God ’ s gracious invitation to mission . We praise God for the stories of lives being transformed by the hope of Jesus .
In November this year we launch an exciting new initiative called Walk the World . You can read more about this special prayer-focused community event on pages 9 - 10 .
Let me encourage you to mark the Walk the World weekend of 11 - 13 November in your diary and plan to walk , run , ride or wheel your local community as you pray for our teams .
As I move around the country it ’ s always exciting to chat with women and men of different cultures and ages , each considering God ’ s unique call on their lives . However , we know discerning God ’ s leading can be challenging . On pages 5 - 6 , be empowered by Jodie MacCartney ’ s discernment reflections and principles .
If you are considering intercultural mission , then get in touch ! We have experienced , wise and passionate people ready to journey with you in your discernment .
Grace and peace Scott
Baptist Mission Australia is the intercultural mission arm of the Australian Baptist Church . We long to see vibrant faith communities following Jesus in their own distinctive ways .
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