Some New Things
Current Vacancy at Coober Pedy
BCA is seeking a gospel focussed ministry candidate for work in South Australian mining town Coober Pedy.
With a minimum commitment of two years, the right candidate will have the opportunity to build on the well established ministry in the opal mining town. A full stipend will be received, along with access to other ministry benefits offered by the Society.
The Palmers have moved from Coober Pedy to take up a strategic new role with BCA, based in Adelaide and ministering to FIFO (Fly-In-Fly-Out) miners. A locum will be at Coober Pedy until a permanent appointment can be made.
The BCA Promotional Video
After a lot of hard work and time the final version of the brand new BCA promotional video is complete.
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Mike and Chantalle Keith
This is a video interview with Mike and Chantalle Keith - the BCA Field Staff at Lightning Ridge:
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New National Director of BCA announced
The Venerable Dr Mark Short has been announced as the next National Director of The Bush Church Aid Society. He has been serving as the Archdeacon of Wagga Wagga and will begin his new role in late September.
After a unanimous vote by the BCA Council Mark will replace Reverend Canon Brian Roberts who ministered in this position for the last 18 years.
Mark grew up in Leeton and Western Sydney and came to know the Lord in his teenage years. He worked as a newspaper journalist and in the public service in Canberra before studying theology through Moore College and was ordained in the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn. He worked as the Assistant Curate in the Parish of Temora before moving to England to continue in postgraduate study at the University of Durham. He remained in England until 2002.
Since returning Mark has served as the Rector of Turvey Park and as Priest-in-Charge in the Parish of Tarcutta. He is described as ‘an outstanding pastor, leader and mission strategist’ by Bishop Stuart Robinson of the Canberra and Goulburn Diocese.
Mark is married to Monica and has two sons, Andrew and Matthew.
He recently spoke about working with BCA stating ‘BCA’s vision of ‘Australia for Christ’ is compelling and urgent. I look forward to working alongside a great team of staff and volunteers, supported by the prayers of many and the lessons God has taught me during my time in the Diocese (of Canberra and Goulburn).’