baptist leaders

Converge is an annual gathering of leaders from Baptist churches, State Associations, & Agencies (Baptist Care, Baptist World Aid, Baptist Mission Australia) to speak with our nation’s political leaders about ways to create a more just Australia.

The first Converge was ion 2016 and has been held every year since then, with a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have spoken with MPs and Senators about Australia’s treatment of refugees and asylum seekers; climate change and biodiversity loss; family and domestic violence;  justice for ethnic  minorities in Myanmar; homelessness & thye housing crisis; and more.

Delegates are selected by State Associations and agencies