May Mission Month
Engagement with global and local mission is an all year round calling for followers of Jesus.
May Mission Month is an opportunity for us to dedicate focused time to learning about and partnering with God’s mission.
During May 2026 the projects we will be supporting are:
- Lynette Tasman (new on team with Andersons, Baptist Mission Australia)
- Andy & Cathie Staunton (Arrow Leadership)
- Destiny Rescue
- Mandi & Steve Cook (Roots Project)
- Open Doors
Scroll down to learn more about these projects and see how you can be praying for our mission partners this year.
Our mission projects in 2026
Mandi & Steve Cook
2026 Fundraising Project
Fundraising for: Solar panel
Location: Cambodia
Fundraising Target: $5,000
Mandi & Steve Cook work with Roots Project in Cambodia. Roots was founded in 2012, and is a community centre, local church and ecofarm all in one!
Mandi & Steve partner with local churches as they serve the community and build authentic relationships with Khmer believers.
Prayer points
- For the Holy Spirit to move in their unreached village and the seeds they plant to fall on good soil.
- Praise for the wonderful Air BnB properties and the travellers who have already stayed.
- Prayer for continued provision through tourism to make Roots Project sustainable.
Destiny Rescue
2026 Fundraising Project
‘Fighting for Freedom Together.’
Fundraising for: Fund a raid to free girls from unimaginable conditions. This project is tax deductible.
Fundraising Target: $10,000
Prayer points
- The freedom of all children ensnared in slavery and sexual exploitation.
- Protection, wisdom and insight for all staff and agents.
- Healing for those who have been rescued as they go through care programs.
Open Doors
2026 Fundraising Project
Fundraising for: 750 bibles for the persecuted church. A great introduction to Open Doors as this is a legacy project that started the organisation with its entrance into China.
Location: Global
Fundraising Target: $15,000
Partner with Menai Baptist to raise 750 Bibles / $15,000 in May, with only $20 needed to deliver one into the hands of a believer.
Our Bible project is a legacy project that started with Brother Andrew, Open Doors founder, when he smuggled Bibles under the Iron Curtain, and then eventually into China through a secret campaign that delivered one million Bibles. It remains one of the core pillars of Open Doors, particularly as so many are unable to access or own one.
We believe that this would be a great project to introduce the mission and ministry of Open Doors to the church.
Prayer points
- Pray for the persecuted church and those who will receive these bibles.
- Pray for the cities, regions and countries where the church lives with persecution.
Lynette Tasman
2026 Fundraising Project
Fundraising for: Lynette Tasman, a newer member of the BMA Outback team is not fully funded for her next year of service.
Location: Outback Australia
Fundraising Target: $5,000
Lynette Tasman is a newer member of the Outback Australia team with Baptist Mission Australia, serving alongside the Andersons.
A Warlpiri woman from Lajamanu in the Northern Territory, Lynette is a thoughtful and godly leader, deeply respected by her community, fellow First Nations leaders, and the Outback team. She serves as an assistant pastor in her local church and works part-time with World Vision’s Channels of Hope program in domestic violence prevention.
Lynette’s wisdom and lived experience as a Warlpiri woman and mature Christian leader help the team recognise cross-cultural blind spots and build deeper relationships with First Nations faith communities. She plays a key role in shaping discipleship practices, leadership training, and healthy faith environments — always with care for culture, family, language, ceremony, and law.
Lynette is grateful for your partnership as she follows the calling of Wapirra (God) to serve her people, helping them come to know Jesus and see Him reflected in their culture. Please keep her in your prayers.
Prayer points
- Praise God for the way the Andersons were able to say goodbyes in Kalkarindji before moving to Darwin.
- Mat’s project to write a book about Jerry Jangala. Praise God for the long term relationships BMA has through their people in many places all over the world.
- Pray for Lynette as she settles into the team and outback Australia ministry with BMA.
Andy & Cathie Staunton
2026 Fundraising Project
Fundraising for: Intensive teacher training for 15 teachers.
Location: Cambodia
Fundraising Target: $15,000
Andy & Cathie Staunton along with their three children: Charlie, Ruby and Hugo are working with Arrow Leadership in Cambodia.
They living amongst locals, serving in local churches to bring Jesus to the people of Cambodia.
They are seeking to raise the next generation of local leaders to create a ministry that succeeds long after they are gone!
This year’s project involves intensive teacher training for 15 teachers to support:
- Training materials and resources (including copyright)
- Venue and meals for training days/retreat
- Translation and contextualized curriculum development
- Stipends for local trainers and facilitators
Prayer points
- Pray for the Jumpah school as they raise the next generation of local leaders to create a ministry that succeeds long after they are gone.
How to Give
Cooks / Staunton / Open Doors / Tasman
Direct Deposit
Name: Menai Baptist Church
BSB: 032112 Acct: 223053
Reference: Cooks / Staunton / Open Doors / Tasman
Destiny Rescue
Please click here to give directly to our Destiny Rescue project fundraiser. This gift is tax deductible.
Cash
On Sunday, you are welcome to use the envelopes and boxes provided near the PAC doors on the left as you face the stage.
Please indicate on the envelope where the money should be allocated: Cooks / Staunton / Open Doors / Tasman / Destiny Rescue