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If you’ve been associated with Baptist youth events over the past few years, chances are you’ve bumped into Mary Ackers. Now the Youth Ministry Facilitator here at BCSA, Mary has worked with young people in churches and schools for several years, despite once being adamant she never would!

A member of Salisbury Baptist Church since birth, Mary is studying a Bachelor of Ministry at Tabor, and in her spare time loves a parkrun and good coffee.

Next Wednesday we’ll be dropping Mary’s sermon episode, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement!

CREDITS

Host: Melinda Cousins

Producer: Benito Carbone

Guest: Mary Ackers, Youth Ministry Facilitator, BCSA

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"The character David looms large in scripture; the shepherd King who came to be a conqueror, and was also a poetic prankster. David is presented to us as both a man after God’s own heart, and at times a slave to the most basic of human desires. The stories of his life and the psalms of his heart give us archetypes through which we can reflect on the state of our own hearts as we follow Him who descended from David’s house."

Mike Bartlett served as the lead pastor for the King’s Community in Golden Grove from 2012 through to June, when he took a new role here as the Ministry Accreditation Facilitator. Mike loves to read, surf, has a predilection for pop music played too loud, and loses his keys most days.

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CREDITS

Host: Melinda Cousins

Guest: Rev Mike Bartlett, Ministry Accreditation Officer

Producer: Benito Carbone

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Mike Bartlett is a husband of 22 years (!) to a beautiful Canadian named Rochelle. They have three children (Issy, Zach, and Milly) who are either almost or fast becoming adults. Gradually coming to accept that he may never be drafted to an AFL club, Mike has found contentment serving one as a chaplain.

He served as the lead pastor for the King’s Community in Golden Grove from 2012 through to June, when he took a new role here as the Ministry Accreditation Facilitator. Mike loves to read, surf, has a predilection for pop music played too loud, and loses his keys most days.

Having cut his coffee intake in half over the last year, he’s proud to be much calmer these days on only 4-5 cups a day. He finds most people curiously interesting, so feel free to give him a call.

Next Wednesday we’ll be dropping Mike’s sermon episode, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement!

CREDITS

Host: Melinda Cousins

Producers: Benito Carbone

Guest: Rev Mike Bartlett, Ministry Accreditation Officer

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Annie Dillard – Pilgrim at Tinker Creek

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Melinda returns to share a sermon she preached at Clovercrest Baptist. Beginning with a poem she wrote, Melinda then teaches on the Old Testament prophets and the poetry they shared, inviting us to imagine the new world that God is even now working towards.

Rev Dr Melinda Cousins is our Director of Ministries, holds a PhD in the Psalms, and interestingly, listens to most podcasts on 1.5x speed.

Next Wednesday we’ll be back with another guest, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement!

CREDITS

Host: Elliot Keane

Guest: Melinda Cousins, Director of Ministries, Baptist Churches of SA

Producer: Benito Carbone

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A pastor, a doctor, a former lecturer at Tabor and State Director at Global Interaction, Rev Dr Melinda Cousins has dipped her toe in a number of roles.

In this episode, our new Director of Ministries jumps in the hot seat to talk about her journey, what drives her, and blazing a trail for others to follow.

CREDITS

Host: Elliot Keane

Guest: Melinda Cousins, Baptist Churches of SA.

Producer: Benito Carbone

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It's back! The weekly podcast from the Baptist Churches of South Australia where we can listen and imagine together. Each fortnight we interview a familiar face from our Baptist community, and then ask them to share one of their favourite sermons with us the following week. Returning in September, join Melinda Cousins and the team as we hear from our Movement.

Today’s episode is a Christmas smorgasbord of cameos from the team at the Baptist Centre! Mike and Melinda have some thoughts on Christmas this year, Ruth has some last-minute recommendations for your church, and Glenn and Andrew go head-to-head in an end-of-year quiz!

Next year we’ll be back with more interviews and sermons, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement!

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Christmas Recommendations

CREDITS

Host: Melinda Cousins

Recommendations: Ruth Grace

Quiz Guests: Andrew Turner and Glenn Dixon

Christmas Message: Mike Mills

Cameos: Cathy Turner, Jenny van Tienen, Glen Thornley and Tam Battersby

Producer: Ruth Grace

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This is a sermon Steve preached at Kings Baptist and is based on a passage in James. Steve shares how true spirituality is not just about what we believe but it impacts how we live out our faith in our local communities and how we address global poverty.

Steve Woods has worked as a Baptist pastor both in Adelaide and Whyalla, and is currently the local Church Relationship Manager for Baptist World Aid Australia.

Next Wednesday we’ll be back with our final episode for the year (hello, Christmas!), so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement!

CREDITS

Host: Melinda Cousins

Guest: Steve Woods, Baptist World Aid Australia

Producer: Ruth Grace

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Steve Woods is arguably best-known for his passion for coffee and conversations with his neighbours, which led him to develop a local monastic community with his wife, Vicki, and their three children.

Steve has worked as a Baptist pastor both in Adelaide and Whyalla, and is currently the SA Church Relationship Manager for Baptist World Aid Australia.

Next Wednesday we’ll be dropping Steve’s sermon episode, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement!

CREDITS

Host: Melinda Cousins

Guest: Steve Woods, Baptist World Aid Australia

Producer: Ruth Grace

LINKS

The Ethical Fashion Guide: COVID Edition from Baptist World Aid

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This is the first sermon in a four-part series preached from the Values Project (linked below). Keith shares on Jesus being a foundational value for our movement, and what Jesus’ authority looks like in our society today.

Keith Jobberns resides in Sydney and is the National Director of Australian Baptist Ministries, the wider movement that our churches are a part of.

Next Wednesday we’ll be back with another guest, so make sure you’ve subscribed and stay tuned for more Movement!

CREDITS

Host: Melinda Cousins

Guest: Keith Jobberns, National Ministries Director, Australian Baptist Ministries

Producer: Ruth Grace

LINKS

The Values Project 

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