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Tim Donald walking past Cabramatta markets with fresh fruit and vegetable stalls displaying colorful produce
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Tim Donald: Crossing cultures in Sydney

Tim is an SMBC graduate serving as Senior Minister at Cabramatta Baptist Church in South West Sydney. His ministry communicates the gospel across diverse...

Waiting is a worthy response. Black and white photo of travelers waiting in modern airport terminal with large windows and seating areas
Articles Rev Anthony Brammall
Waiting is a worthy response

Waiting feels like such a waste of time. We’re not very good at it. But for God’s people, a lot of waiting goes on.

Three young men silhouetted against golden sunset watching over mountain landscape with dramatic sky
Articles Dr Ben Powell
The Decision Decade: Gen Z and the church

A quiet surprise is unfolding in the spiritual landscape of the West. For decades, the path of faith between the ages of 15 and...

Josh and Ali Reeve with their four children in a picturesque landscape in Albania
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Josh & Ali Reeve: From SMBC to Albania

Josh and Ali Reeve came to SMBC already with a heart for Albania, and particularly children living with disability. After completing their studies, Josh...

Margie and Dave Wood pictured inside the underground Catacomb Church of Coober Pedy
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Dave & Margie Wood: Underground ministry in Coober Pedy

If you asked me three years ago what I would be doing in the near future, I would have answered: “I don’t really know,...

Seven giraffes standing together on African savanna grassland with mountains in background
Articles Jonathan James
The power of prayer and many giraffes

For five years, our ministry in among unreached people East Africa resulted in not even a single believer in a whole ethnic group. Then...

Eight of the Cambodia College Mission team standing in front of a rice paddy
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SMBC College Mission 2025

All full-time students at SMBC (and available part-time students) become part of an annual College mission team, led by a lecturer and co-leader. Mission...

Wooden cross with biblical text 'Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?' against dramatic cloudy sky
Articles Dr Geoff Harper
Final words matter

Final words matter. Matthew and Mark carefully note the last thing Jesus said: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matt. 27:46;...

Silhouettes of a man and woman with mountain landscape visible inside their bodies
Articles Rev Dr Rob Smith
The body God gives

Like a fledgling bird leaving the nest, unaware of the delights and dangers that lie ahead, on Wednesday 19 February 2025, my new book,...

Skilled craftsman using pencil and ruler to mark measurements on wood in workshop with wood shavings
Articles Rev Dr Kirk Patston
The art and craft of Word ministry

Christians love to hear God speak. We sit alone and read the Bible. But, rightly, and frequently, we gather in groups large and small,...

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Articles Cath Fisher
The (Devil of a) smell is in the detail

I arrived at my destination. My car had suitcases full of books and I had enough food (and chocolate) to last me five days....

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Articles Alex Prentice
A not so happily ever after

Everyone loves a happy ending. The good guy (or gal) wins. The hard work pays off. The mission is a success. Sure, it can...

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