A guide for Baptist ministers transitioning to the UCA (Part 10 of 12) Rod Benson, 19 July 2026 There comes a point in the life of many ministers when the transition from a previous denomination recedes into the background. They no longer think of themselves primarily as “former Baptist ministers” or as newcomers learning the …
Understanding the ministry transition process
Congregational worship at Leichhardt Uniting Church, in Sydney's inner west. A guide for Baptist ministers transitioning to the UCA (Part 6 of 12) Rod Benson, 17 July 2026 For Baptist ministers, moving into the Uniting Church is not simply a matter of applying for a vacant position. It is a process of vocational discernment undertaken …
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Celebrating God’s presence in worship
Let me ask you a question: What is the most important thing the church does? I expect, in any crowd, there would be a range of answers: prayer, preaching, teaching, fellowship, pastoral care, social justice, mission, evangelism. Probably not committee work, or building maintenance! Each of these features is vital to the life and effectiveness …
Church traditions and the creeds (2)
Inaugural Assembly of the Uniting Church of Australia at Sydney Town Hall, June 1977. Historically, Baptists have affirmed the ecumenical creeds as normative in terms of doctrinal congruence with Scripture but have also emphasised liberty of conscience regarding all matters of faith and conduct. Generally, Baptist denominations and associations have been reluctant to impose creeds …
