International Student Ministry - "Bridges" I.S.M.

Students from all over the world are coming to Brisbane in increasing numbers to further their studies. This provides a wonderful and exciting opportunity for the church to share the love, light and life of Jesus Christ with young people from many different country and cultural backgrounds

South Bank Baptist Church is very strategically positioned to have a special ministry focus on International Students. In our immediate vicinity are several tertiary campuses, as well as being just across the river from the QUT campus and a short ferry ride to the University of Queensland.

The church's vision and outreach incorporates a special focus on international (as well as Australian) students. We recognize that we have been blessed with an incredible opportunity to impact the lives of these young people in the time that they spend time in our community. And, through their lives, to impact families and whole communities as these young people return to their homelands upon the completion of their studies

"BRIDGES ISM" is the name of the exciting ministry that we run especially designed for International Students (and workers). We have called it "Bridges" because it is in keeping with our church motto of "Building Bridges…Across the City…Across the World." And it really is doing that! Whilst our ISM is still in its early years, we have already been blessed to have welcomed students from Korea, the United States, Malaysia, Ghana, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, France, Hungary, Iran, Brazil, Chile, India, Germany, Nigeria, and Papua New Guinea into our fellowship!

The church truly is becoming an “international” church…a family of faith from around the world

"Bridges" meets every Friday at 7pm. Most weeks this is at the church, though every few weeks we will go on some special outing or activity. These meetings comprise lots of fun and laughter, plenty of food, and some stimulating discussions and Bible Study.

Transport home can be arranged for after "Bridges". If you are a student and would like to find out more about our "Bridges" ISM group, please ring or email Pastor Ian for more information. Or just turn up on Friday nights at 7pm…we'd love to see you!

Conversational English Classes

Our Conversational English class is an important part of our ISM activity. This class is run every week for international students, workers and others who have come to Australia and would like to improve their ability to converse in English

We have had students from over 25 different countries come to our English classes and everyone has a great time of learning and making new friends

These classes are held every Wednesday evening throughout the school terms and run from 7pm till 9pm. Each evening session also includes supper.

Those seeking help in basic, as well as in intermediate, English conversation are catered for in these classes.

There are many good things about our English classes…..learning English in a relaxed and enjoyable environment, lots of fun, great supper….but one of the best things about them is that they are FREE

Ian Jones, our pastor, is also the leader of our Conversational English team. Ian has a teaching background and enjoys the wonderful opportunity of helping people from all over the world with their English speaking. Ian is joined by an enthusiastic team of helpers each week to cater for the many students who come along

If you would like to find out more, please contact our Pastor, Ian Jones, on 3391 2632. Or you can just turn up on Wednesday night at 7pm and join in. See you there!