What Is Walk the World all about?
Walk the World is about facilitating opportunity for Australian Baptists to get out in our neighbourhoods and pray! Pray for the local communities God has placed us in, and pray for the communities around the world our intercultural teams are placed in.
Resources developed for Walk the World will offer information and guidance so you are equipped to pray.
What's the 'Walk' Part?
Going for a walk is a great way to experience our local communities. It helps us get to know the area and our neighbours. Plus, it's something that a lot of us already do! Walk the World is an invitation to intentionally pray for the world while you walk in your world.
But, of course, you don't have to walk to get involved with Walk the World.
You can choose to get around your neighbourhood however you like. You could run, cycle, wheel, skateboard, push, drive, scoot, rollerblade or skip around your area. You could even virtually walk around via Google maps, video or your imagination!
Is this replacing Just Prayer?
Yes. Walk the World is an evolution of Just Prayer, remaining focused on prayer, but broadening the scope of that prayer. Just Prayer's key focus was praying for communities where few have heard the Gospel in relevant ways. Walk the World is about praying for all communities, including your own and others around the world, as well as for our Baptist Mission Australia teams.
For use at any time during the year, you can find the interactive prayer ideas originally developed for Just Prayer here >>
Who is Walk the World for?
Walk the World is for everyone, of all abilities, ages and group size. Some resources will be targeted towards adults and others to children, families or youth.
Is it a competition?
No... but there are some prizes up for grabs!
We are taking Walk the World as an opportunity to say thank you and invest back into church communities through some prizes. There are 'invest back' prizes for two churches and one individual.
Head to the 'Competition Details and Prizes' dropdown for more information.
Your partnership with our teams is opening doors for the Gospel to be shared. We can truly only to do this together! Please take these prizes as a gesture of our appreciation for you and your church's partnership in mission.
Does it Cost to be involved?
It is completely free to participate in Walk the World.
There will be opportunity to make a donation when you register. All gifts will support our intercultural teams as they serve God in communities around the world.
The suggested donation is $20 for individuals and $50 for families.
As a church community or small group, you may decide to use this as a fundraising opportunity through walk-a-thon sponsorships or a sausage sizzle. You are welcome to designate where the funds should be allocated, or allow Baptist Mission Australia to distribute the funds to the ministry areas that need it most.
prayer guide
The Prayer Guide includes overall prompts to facilitate prayer for your local neighbourhood and the world. It is the perfect entry point for involvement with Walk the World and can be utilised by individuals, families, small groups or whole churches.
- Single Page PDF: This version can be viewed online or printed single-sided on one A4 page.
- Printable Booklet: You can print this version on a double-sided A4 page, then fold it to create a A6 booklet. This version includes a short introduction to Walk the World as well as the Prayer Guide.
Family Dinner Guide
Throughout the Walk the World weekend, families are invited to set aside one dinner as a special Walk the World meal where you can immerse yourself in another culture. As you eat, use this guide to learn, discuss, listen and pray together.
- Online Booklet: This version of the Family Dinner Guide is best viewed online.
- Printable Booklet: You can print this version on six double-sided A4 pages, then fold it to create an A5 booklet.
Youth Guide
The Youth Guide has been developed for church youth groups to use during one session of their regular gathering. This guide includes discussion questions and activities created with youth aged 12-18 in mind.
- Online Booklet: This version of the Youth Guide is best viewed online.
- Printable Booklet: You can print this version on six double-sided A4 pages, then fold it to create an A5 booklet.
Intercultural Teams Prayer guide
Prayer and praise points for our Baptist Mission Australia intercultural teams and the communities they serve among. For up for date prayer points all year,
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- Online: This version of the Intercultural Teams Prayer Guide is best viewed online.
- Printable Booklet: You can print and fold this version on one double-sided A4 page to create an DL booklet.