Last month, Whitley’s Associate Professor Sean Winter had the privilege of preaching across three Sundays at Collins Street Baptist Church, on either side of the Baptist World Congress. Over these weeks, he guided the congregation through 2 Corinthians 3, inviting them to reflect deeply on what it might mean to be Baptist in our time.
Each sermon offered a unique perspective on our shared faith and calling:
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God, Covenant, and Church – Watch here (sermon starts at 23:45)
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Christ, Spirituality, and Mission – Watch here (sermon starts at 36:25)
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Spirit, Freedom, and Transformation – Watch here (sermon starts at 44:28)
We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to partner with Collins Street Baptist Church, a congregation with a rich history of 182 years of mission and ministry in the heart of Melbourne. Known for its commitment to thoughtful worship, community engagement, and social justice, the church continues to be a vital presence in the city, bearing witness to the love of Christ in word and action.
These reflections not only honour our Baptist heritage but also speak into how that heritage continues to shape our identity, mission, and witness today. They embody Whitley’s commitment to equipping leaders who think deeply, engage contextually, and serve faithfully in diverse settings around the world.