Uniting for Greater Impact: Morling and Malyon Merger

As we prepare for our merger with Malyon College, we’re glad to share what this means for the future. Starting January 1, 2025, this merger will officially take effect. Throughout 2024, we have been working closely with Queensland Baptists and the Australian College of Theology to ensure everything is in place for a smooth transition.

At Morling, our vision is to equip and shape Christ-Centred followers to impact the world. This is supported by our values:

• Christ is Central
  Our commitment remains to provide a gospel-focused and Bible-based education that submits to the authority of Christ and his Word. Through this merger, we will continue to equip and shape students to proclaim and live out the gospel faithfully.
  
  

• People Matter
  We place great value on people, and this merger will ensure a continued welcoming environment that respects a diversity of theological opinion and ministry practice, united by a shared gospel conviction.
  
  

• Education is Transformative
  This merger allows us to continue delivering life-transforming, excellent education that empowers passionate Christian discipleship. The balance between academic study, rigorous scholarship, practical training, and spiritual formation will be further enhanced through this partnership.

Why This Merger?

Our goal is simple: to enrich the opportunities available to students and strengthen Baptist training in Queensland. By combining resources and expertise, we aim to create a supportive and dynamic learning environment that serves the church well. This merger brings more resources, more connections, and more ways to grow in faith and leadership.

Resilience for the Future

Morling has worked hard to make theological education resilient, and this merger will position us to support current and future students even better. With centralised leadership, administration services, compliance, finance, and student services, we will maintain a strong focus on student learning and development.

Expanding Online Education

Morling College has been a pioneer in online education. We will continue to offer a range of on-campus units in Brisbane, consistent with a commitment to being formed for ministry within a learning community. Students will also have access to extensive online courses, live streams, and intensive programs delivered by experienced staff from Brisbane, Perth, and Sydney. We are committed to ensuring students receive an excellent education, regardless of location.

Financial Stewardship

This merger also brings the opportunity to practise sound financial stewardship, allowing us to offer more extensive resources and reduce costs, ensuring that we can continue to provide high-quality training, including access to an expansive digital library.

Preparing the Next Generation

Morling College exists for the church, to train the next generation of leaders. Uniting like-minded Baptist colleges strengthens our ability to steward resources wisely and pursue the broader kingdom mission. In 2025, our partnership will be solidified, bringing together shared values and enhancing our capacity to equip students for a life of serving Christ through understanding and applying God’s Word.