Scripture Union Queensland
Introducing young Australians to Jesus,
the Bible and the Local Church

Establishment of Scripture Union

1867 in England, 1880 in Queensland. Queensland became autonomous in 1944. Registered as a Company in Queensland in 1952.

Membership

17,000 supporters, 3,000 volunteer workers, no membership system. About 20,000 people involved with ministry. 125 staff.

Aims and Purposes

Working with churches, SU Queensland aims;

• to make God's Good News known to children, young people and families; and

• to encourage people of all ages to meet God daily through the Bible and prayer.

Main Activities

SU Queensland's main ministry is schools.

SU Queensland has:

• 140 groups in high schools and 130 groups in primary schools (grades 5-7)

• 100 chaplains in state high and primary schools

• 110 vacation camps for primary and secondary school students

• 180 Prayer Groups for Schools

SU Queensland helps with:

• Religious Education

• Ministry to Christian teachers

• Linking churches and other groups into schools

• Producing materials for use in schools

SU Queensland runs activities and gives input to children and young people:

• At festivals

• In urban areas

• In country towns

• In holiday resorts

SU Queensland produces resources for:

• Reading the Bible

• Introducing people to Christianity

• Training and developing skills

SU Queensland also has resource centres to support young people and children's ministry.

SU Queensland has a large range of training programs for its own ministries and for others. This includes an accredited youth leadership apprenticeship scheme

SU Queensland has offices in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, Nerang, Maroochydore, Toowoomba and Brisbane.

Contact Details

Duncan Brown, State Director Scripture Union Queensland

Head office: 800 Kingsford Smith Drive (PO Box 1167), Eagle Farm, Qld, 4009

Phone (07) 3632 2222

Fax (07) 3632 2299

Email: qld@qld.su.org.au