From a small church in Boulia to a ministry without borders
Two school chaplains, an old church building, and a mission that's outgrown four walls.
How we got here
- July 2018
The old Anglican church is purchased
Two school chaplains, Peter and Christine, purchased the historic Anglican Church building in Boulia, with a vision for renewed community life in the town.
- 2019
Boulia Outback Chapel opens its doors
Following renovations, the building reopened as Boulia Outback Chapel, holding weekly services under the Queensland Baptist Family of Churches, and welcoming visitors from every background.
- 2019 – November 2025
Six years of weekly services
The chapel became a gathering place for the Boulia community and travellers passing through the outback, offering encouragement, fellowship and a place to belong.
- November 2025
The building changes hands
The physical chapel building was sold to new owners and ceased operating as a church. Rather than end the ministry, Peter and Christine took it online.
- Today
Outback Chapel, online
Now known simply as Outback Chapel, the ministry continues through Words of Encouragement — reaching people well beyond Boulia's town limits.
Chappy Peter & Chappy Christine
Long before Boulia, Peter and Christine served in pastoral ministry in Cooktown, where Peter was pastor of Cooktown Baptist Church.
Chappy Peter
Pastor & ChaplainFormerly pastor of Cooktown Baptist Church, Peter has spent years as a school chaplain and pastor, now sharing Words of Encouragement each week online.
Chappy Christine
Chaplain & Co-founderAlongside Peter, Christine has served the Boulia community as a school chaplain and co-founder of Outback Chapel, continuing the ministry online today.