Mark Penrith

God has given Benoni Baptist Church growth. I looked across our main hall this Sunday and saw a changed landscape. Many of you have joined… Read More »A slight change to communion this month

Our elders meet every second week, alternating our attention between oversight and shepherding. This past Thursday we read Scripture, prayed, and exercised pastoral care. In… Read More »A digest of our elders shepherding meeting, 25 June 2026

When you walked into our lobby on Sunday you’d have noticed the change to our walls. There is a refreshing feeling in our building. Last… Read More »Refreshing our church spaces

If you missed the special general meeting last Sunday, I want to ensure you’re kept in the loop. We had 93 members present, meaning we… Read More »A digest of business from the special general meeting, 14 June 2026

As we continue to grow together, in faith, and in number, I want us to remain firmly rooted. With a clear direction. And intentional about… Read More »A note about our DNA, and some change that’s happened this week

I love to see the little gang of teenagers running around the church on a Sunday. And the young adults hanging around chatting. We have… Read More »What you need to know about Lance being proposed as a pastoral assistant

Part of the privilege of pastoral ministry is visitation. Sitting in living rooms. And hospital rooms. Hearing how people are doing. Praying with them. Encouraging… Read More »What you need to know about Evans being proposed as a pastoral assistant

Got a question that’s been on your mind for a while? Sometimes the toughest one’s wake us up at 3:00am. Great questions drive with you… Read More »This Sunday evening bring your question with you to church

Two years ago I arrived to a stable church. A caring and sharing community. A congregation that knew one another. And had been friends for… Read More »We’re launching community groups