International Students "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.

Our new and exciting ministry, especially designed for International Students is called "BRIDGES ISM". 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 only in its infancy, we have already been blessed to have welcomed students from Korea, the United States, Malaysia, Ghana, Singapore, Indonesia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Papua New Guinea into our fellowship.

"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

South Bank Baptist Church now runs a weekly Conversational English Class for international students and others who have come to Australia and would like to improve their ability to converse in English.

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 is 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!

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 to join in.