Anabaptist Association of Australia and New Zealand

The Anabaptist Association of Australia and New Zealand (AAANZ) is a network of individuals from a variety of Christian denominations in Australia and New Zealand who share a common interest in the Anabaptist tradition.

In 1998 the body was incorporated with about 80 members. The association believes that the enduring legacy of the Anabaptists includes:


 * baptism upon profession of faith
 * church membership is voluntary and members are accountable to the Bible (read through the revelation of Jesus) and to each other
 * commitment to the way of peace and other teachings of Jesus as a rule for life
 * separation of church and state
 * worshipping congregations which create authentic community and reach out through vision and service

Annual meetings

 * 1998
 * 1999, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
 * 2000
 * 2001, Melbourne, Australia
 * 2003, Sydney, Australia
 * 2005, Canberra, Australia
 * 2007, Perth, Australia
 * 2009, Melbourne, Australia
 * 2011, New Zealand