Encouraging, nurturing and connecting people to discover their purpose and consider their future through school camps, expeditions and school holiday programs.
See Adventure CampingHelping to build strong and healthy relationships through care, support and education.
See detailsSupporting people to feel empowered, achieve positive outcomes and live their best lives as a network of NDIS registered developmental educators, occupational therapists and support workers.
See DisabilityWorking together to end homelessness
See Homelessness ServicesA safe place where people from all walks of life are welcome.
See WestCare
Build an understanding of Biblical Justice, which underpins how we live in today’s world with a practical focus on how to respond to injustice and meet vulnerable people with compassionate understanding.
Leaders Guide Discussion Booklet Discussion Group flyer Prayers for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people Prayers for people exiting the prison system Prayers for children in care Prayers for people experiencing homelessness
Practical examples of how churches can connect with Baptist Care SA’s work with:
Background Introduction for Pastors and Church Leaders Sermon Outline Discussion Guide Justice Survey Tool
Practical examples of how churches can connect with Baptist Care SA’s work with people living with disability.
Rev Scott Higgins is a social justice and ethics consultant, educator and writer
Ordained as a pastor by the Baptist Churches of NSW and ACT, he worked for 15 years in pastoral ministry and spent a decade working for Baptist World Aid where he founded the Catalyst advocacy program; wrote the widely used 50:50 and End of Greed books, preaching and study guides; and initiated the now acclaimed fashion industry supply chain reports. After concluding at Baptist World Aid he founded A Just Cause, a delegated body of Australian Baptist Ministries, designed to equip churches to pursue justice issues within Australia; initiated Converge, an annual gathering of Baptist leaders from across Australia to lobby Federal Parliamentarians on issues of justice and served on the Boards of Micah Challenge and Stop the Traffik.
Baptist Care SA meets on the lands of the Kaurna, Peramangk and Boandik people. We respect the ongoing skilful custodianship of lands, skies and waters and the continuous deep cultural connection with Country. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from all Countries, Nations and Mobs.