Leadership Development

Emerging Indigenous Leaders Gather in South Australia

From November 23-26, 2025, the first combined Indigenous Ministries Australia and Baptist Mission Australia Emerging Leaders Gathering took place on Peramangk Country at the scenic Wirraway Campsite in Strathalbyn, South Australia. The gathering aimed to nurture emerging Indigenous Christian leaders…

Vanuatu Discovery Trip 16 – 23 July 2026

In July 2026, Global Mission Partners is hosting a leadership Discovery Trip to Vanuatu. This trip is intended for senior pastors and church leaders and will be hosted by John Lamerton (CEO, Global Mission Partners). This will be an opportunity…

Why Partner Visits Matter

Over the years, there have been many ways Global Mission Partners has connected with its partners, but at the heart of it all is a simple yet profound belief that mission is not one-way. It is a shared journey of…

Meet Hery Susanto

Hery Susanto is the powerhouse Director at the Christian Church Theological School of Indonesia in Salatiga, Indonesia. Hery and his wife Rita began ministry in 2002 in remote GJKI Plosorejo, an Indonesian Church of Christ in central Java. Hery completed…

Being Locally Led

Imagine establishing a ministry or project in another country without understanding the language or culture!  No real communication!  Lots of mistakes! That’s why, at Global Mission Partners, we prioritise getting to know the locals. We make every effort to form…

Empower Leaders Like Ariyani to Share Hope

Ariyani dreaded the idea of travelling to a rural village by motorbike. She aspires to be in a ministry position in her church, performing on the stage, not traversing Indonesia’s “adventurous” roads.  Ariyana studies at the Christian Church Theological School…

Nanda’s Heart for Others

As part of Nanda’s search to find a deeper faith, a friend recommended that she study at the Christian Church Theological School of Indonesia.

Walk Alongside Young Indigenous Leaders

For many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, leadership is rooted in culture, kinship, and a deep responsibility to guide others with wisdom, humility, and respect. Strong leadership plays a vital role in: For Lonny, a Wirangu and Wongi man,…