2024/25 Annual Report

Love, Hope and Justice

In a world marked by uncertainty and upheaval, ABM’s Christian mission remains embedded in the enduring values of love, hope, and justice. As an Anglican mission organisation, we are deeply committed to walking alongside our partners—churches and agencies whose joys and sorrows we share as our own. This year has reminded us, once again, of the profound strength and resilience found in these relationships.

Our long-standing partners, the Diocese of Jerusalem and the Church of the Province of Myanmar, have continued to minister amid the devastation of war and the displacement of thousands. Their unwavering commitment to saving lives and offering both spiritual and material support to those who have lost everything is nothing short of heroic. Through your generous support, AID has helped provide humanitarian relief to over 5,000 people in Myanmar and more than 4,000 individuals in Gaza and the West Bank. We give thanks to God for our partners, their courageous communities, and for the compassion of our supporters who make this work possible.

The past year also marked the beginning of a promising new partnership with the dioceses of Colombo and Kurunegala in the Church of Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Our inaugural pilgrimage to Sri Lanka in August 2024 was a deeply enriching experience, allowing us to support two new education initiatives in Kurunegala and witness first hand the transformative outreach of the Diocese of Colombo in rural communities. These pilgrimages are more than journeys—they are bridges of understanding and solidarity, and we look forward to continuing them.

Across all our partnerships, your support has helped AID reach more than 43,000 people—supporting them to improve their lives with dignity and hope. This is the fruit of shared mission, and we are deeply grateful.

As we prepare to celebrate ABM’s 175th anniversary on October 29, 2025, we have spent the past year in prayerful reflection. The ABM Board has engaged in workshops and consultations to discern how we can faithfully align our future with God’s purpose. This process is shaping a bold new strategic plan—one that will guide our mission for the next 25 years.

One of the most exciting outcomes of this re-envisioning is the launch of the Bishop Arthur Malcolm First Nations’ Bishops’ Fund. Named in honour of Australia’s first Aboriginal bishop, this fund will support the ministry of First Nations Anglican Bishops, helping amplify their voices and leadership across the Church.

Throughout this journey, we have been continually uplifted by the prayerfulness, generosity, and engagement of our supporters. Your responses to ABM’s study and reflection resources have been deeply moving, affirming their role in offering fresh insights into scripture and the five marks of mission. Your presence in our celebrations and your commitment to our shared work are a source of great encouragement.

As we look ahead, we ask you to continue praying for us and for all our partners. May we remain faithful to the call of love, hope, and justice—together.

Yours in Christ

The Rev’d Dr John Deane
Executive Director,
Anglican Board of Mission and Anglicans in Development