The Mathew Hale Public Library

The Mathew Hale Public Library is a dedicated institution that supports and nurtures leadership within the Anglican Church in Brisbane and the wider Province of Queensland. It honours the legacy of Bishop Mathew Hale, known for his evangelical zeal, pastoral care, and commitment to missionary outreach. The library serves as a resource hub, promoting a ministry deeply rooted in biblical teaching and aimed at strengthening church leadership and community engagement.

Mission and Vision

The library’s mission is to resource, promote, and encourage leaders in the Anglican Church to exercise ministry shaped by a clear understanding of biblical teaching. Its vision is to build ministry capacity across the church, ensuring that clergy and theological students are well-equipped to serve effectively in their communities and that biblical teaching remains a public voice within the Diocese.

Main Objectives

• Support theological students preparing for Anglican ordination in Southern Queensland and the Province of Queensland.
• Assist clergy in their ongoing ministry and leadership roles.
• Promote biblical teaching as a foundation for ministry and community engagement.
• Expand and re-energise the donor base to sustain and grow ministry resources.
• Balance ministry capacity and resources to meet strategic goals.

Benefiting Groups

• Theological students preparing for ordination.
• Clergy and church leaders within the Anglican Church of Southern Queensland.
• Church communities benefiting from strengthened leadership and biblical teaching.
• Broader Anglican community across Queensland.

Services and Activities

• Maintaining a public library with theological and ministry resources.
• Conducting lectures and workshops to equip leaders and promote biblical understanding.
• Hosting conferences and training events such as children’s ministry training, women’s Bible-teaching conferences, and youth mission gatherings.
• Providing a platform for public discourse on ministry and biblical teaching within the Diocese.
• Offering opportunities for community engagement through events that foster spiritual growth and leadership development.

The Mathew Hale Public Library plays a vital role in fostering strong, biblically grounded leadership within the Anglican Church, supporting both individuals and communities in their spiritual and ministry journeys. Those interested in supporting its work can find opportunities to donate and contribute to its ongoing mission.