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March 29, 2023 | Catharina Siraa Channel: 2144749

Who do we invite into our spaces?

Catharina reflects on an unconventional museum project and the accessibility of our spaces.

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March 28, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

CREW NEEDED: Volunteer at Easter Camps

Can you help? Easter Camps are an incredibly important part of what New Zealand Baptists do. They are camps, at Easter, for young people, and…

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March 28, 2023 | Sophie Bond Channel: 2144749

Connecting communities through kai

Oxford Baptist Church partners with Foodtogether to help with local food security.

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March 26, 2023 | Heather Roberts Channel: 2144749

Looking for child-labour-free Easter chocolate?

Around 20% of the world’s cocoa is produced by children. Here are some tips for child-labour-free chocolate this Easter.

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March 26, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Whakawhanaungatanga

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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March 22, 2023 | Rick Pierce Channel: 2144749

Updraft: 2023 will be different

Column by Rick Pierce reproduced from the Northern Baptist Association ‘Northern Lights’ e-newsletter.

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March 21, 2023 | Martyn Barrett and Raewyn Moodie Channel: 2144749

A holiday gem for Baptists

Here's in on a gold getaway location for your church and leaders

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March 20, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Inspiring leaders

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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March 16, 2023 | Heather Roberts Channel: 2144749

A slave-free Easter

Lovers of chocolate (or not), here’s a great Easter activity for your faith communities to raise awareness around slave labour and share slave-free chocolate eggs…

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March 14, 2023 | Bernard Verna Channel: 2144749

Eastview Electronic Junk Project steps in

A Community Service Day doesn't go to plan...

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March 13, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Gold get-togethers

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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March 8, 2023 | Gloria Hakkens Channel: 2144749

Kapiti Schoolbags of Love

Waikanae Baptist Church's Thursday Craft Angels assemble to support displaced children following Cyclone Gabrielle.

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March 6, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Passionate about youth

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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March 2, 2023 | Chris Bullen Channel: 2144749

Getting to know…Chris Bullen

This week we are getting to know Chris Bullen, Professor of Public Health at the University of Auckland, from Royal Oak Baptist Church.

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March 1, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Youth Catalyst

It is exciting to announce that Ethan Miller has been appointed to the role of Youth Catalyst for the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, commencing…

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February 26, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Where our help comes from

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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February 24, 2023 | Mike Crudge Channel: 2144749

Ukraine: 1 year in

Please pause to pray as today marks the one-year anniversary of Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine.

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February 23, 2023 | Reti Ah-Voa Channel: 2144749

Volunteers needed: Napier cyclone relief

Can you help: logistics experts, management and team leadership, digger divers. Volunteers needed to go to the Napier region now. Goods needing to be donated:…

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February 21, 2023 | Chris Donaldson Channel: 2144749

The power of pilgrimage

In 2015 Ian and Alison Syme of Oxford Baptist Church went on a pilgrimage to Turkey and Israel: “Each time we now read about one…

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February 20, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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March 29, 2023 | Catharina Siraa Channel: 2144749

Who do we invite into our spaces?

Catharina reflects on an unconventional museum project and the accessibility of our spaces.

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March 28, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

CREW NEEDED: Volunteer at Easter Camps

Can you help? Easter Camps are an incredibly important part of what New Zealand Baptists do. They are camps, at Easter, for young people, and…

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March 26, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Whakawhanaungatanga

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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March 22, 2023 | Rick Pierce Channel: 2144749

Updraft: 2023 will be different

Column by Rick Pierce reproduced from the Northern Baptist Association ‘Northern Lights’ e-newsletter.

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March 20, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Inspiring leaders

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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March 14, 2023 | Bernard Verna Channel: 2144749

Eastview Electronic Junk Project steps in

A Community Service Day doesn't go to plan...

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March 13, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Gold get-togethers

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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March 6, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Passionate about youth

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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March 2, 2023 | Chris Bullen Channel: 2144749

Getting to know…Chris Bullen

This week we are getting to know Chris Bullen, Professor of Public Health at the University of Auckland, from Royal Oak Baptist Church.

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March 1, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Youth Catalyst

It is exciting to announce that Ethan Miller has been appointed to the role of Youth Catalyst for the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, commencing…

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February 26, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Where our help comes from

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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February 24, 2023 | Mike Crudge Channel: 2144749

Ukraine: 1 year in

Please pause to pray as today marks the one-year anniversary of Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine.

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February 23, 2023 | Reti Ah-Voa Channel: 2144749

Volunteers needed: Napier cyclone relief

Can you help: logistics experts, management and team leadership, digger divers. Volunteers needed to go to the Napier region now. Goods needing to be donated:…

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February 21, 2023 | Chris Donaldson Channel: 2144749

The power of pilgrimage

In 2015 Ian and Alison Syme of Oxford Baptist Church went on a pilgrimage to Turkey and Israel: “Each time we now read about one…

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February 20, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Charles Mail: Joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer

Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.

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February 10, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop Channel: 2144749

Getting to know…Kathryn Heslop

This week we are getting to know Kathryn Heslop, Executive Advisor and managing Strategic Projects on the Baptist National Leadership Team.

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February 8, 2023 | Helen Brereton Channel: 2144749

Waitangi Day commemorated at Nelson Baptist Church

We Baptists are he iwi kawenata tatou (we are a covenanting people)...

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February 3, 2023 | Chris Lee Channel: 2144749

Getting to know…Chris Lee

This week we are getting to know Chris Lee, Pastor of Thames Baptist Church and Chair of the Waikato Baptist Association.

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February 3, 2023 | Reti Ah-Voa Channel: 2144749

Prayer update: Auckland floods and extreme weather event

An update for prayer on the Auckland flooding and Baptist churches from the Northern Baptist Association Regional Leader. Please pray in your Sunday gatherings this…

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January 26, 2023 | Kelly Enright Channel: 2144749

Getting to know…Kelly Enright

In this column, we discover more about our Baptist whānau, meeting someone in our team of 40,000 each post. This week we are getting to…

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March 28, 2023 | Sophie Bond Channel: 2144749

Connecting communities through kai

Oxford Baptist Church partners with Foodtogether to help with local food security.

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March 8, 2023 | Gloria Hakkens Channel: 2144749

Kapiti Schoolbags of Love

Waikanae Baptist Church's Thursday Craft Angels assemble to support displaced children following Cyclone Gabrielle.

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February 13, 2023 | Andrew Baldwin Channel: 2144749

Clean-up Sunday

The world is important to us because the world is important to God.

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February 9, 2023 | Charis Fotheringham Channel: 2144749

Responding to the Turkey-Syria earthquakes

"Our country is in great shock. Many buildings are damaged. People left their homes and their cities. There are a lot of traffic jams and…

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February 1, 2023 | Sandra Gordon Channel: 2144749

From charity to dignity

Sandra Gordon, Associate Pastor at Caversham Baptist Church, shares how God inspired her church to transform how they serve the families in their community.

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January 16, 2023 | Clayton Riddle Channel: 2144749

Exciting opportunities with partnership

Clayton Riddle, Lead Pastor at Northpoint Baptist Church, New Plymouth, shares the joyful outcome of partnering with Kāinga Ora Homes and Communities.

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December 27, 2022 | Sonia Groes-Petrie Channel: 2144749

Solar success: People, location and renewal in Ōtautahi Christchurch

Sonia from A Rocha’s Eco Church writes about a solar project at Oxford Terrace Baptist Church, now providing around 25% of the church’s energy needs.

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December 12, 2022 | Debbie Spackman Channel: 2144749

Te Atatū Baptist: Demonstrating love

Debbie Spackman, Pastor at Te Atatū Baptist Church, shares how her church switched from floating to engaging in their local Santa Parade.

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December 8, 2022 | Nicola Mountfort Channel: 2144749

Eastview Eco Group pitches in

Nicola Mountfort, the Interim Associate Pastor at Eastview Baptist Church in Auckland, tells us about the newly-formed Eastview Eco Group. Members as young as 11…

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November 28, 2022 | Scott Muspratt Channel: 2144749

A new thing!: Otūmoetai Social Supermarket

A social supermarket has sprung at Otumoetai Baptist Church. Senior Pastor, Scott Muspratt, tells us all about it.

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November 22, 2022 | Jonathan Robinson Channel: 2144749

“Paying with Dignity”: A Mustard Seed Story

Jonathan shares the impact of hosting conversations for the church, community, experts and practitioners to network and address issues close to heart.

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November 13, 2022 | Alan Jamieson Channel: 2144749

A united focus on Christ

An update from the General Director of NZBMS, Alan Jamieson, for 2022.

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October 28, 2022 | Debbie Spackman Channel: 2144749

Te Atatῡ Baptist Church might be small, but God is using it for big things

Debbie Spackman, Pastor at Te Atatῡ Baptist Church, shares with us the realised gospel renewal potential of an empty car park.

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October 12, 2022 | Sarah Channel: 2144749

Discernment part 2: What success looks like to me now

NZBMS global workers share their discernment journey in their return to Aotearoa New Zealand.

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October 5, 2022 | Sophie Channel: 2144749

Discernment part 1: Grieving KTown

NZBMS global workers share their discernment journey in their return to Aotearoa New Zealand.

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September 27, 2022 | Kelly Enright Channel: 2144749

Welcoming Arotahi: A united focus on Christ

The team at NZBMS are super excited to share some BIG news with us! Discover the new name and next step in our story.

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September 1, 2022 | Julie Osborn Channel: 2144749

Connect Baptist Church brings gospel renewal to their neighbourhood.

Julie Osborn, pastor at Connect Baptist Church in Manukau, shares how Connect Baptist's community working bee sparks relationships in their neighbourhood.

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August 17, 2022 | Charis Fotheringham Channel: 2144749

Op Shop Encounter

The Doubtless Bay Christian Centre’s Op Shop Encounter project is fully operational after a four-year journey that began with prayer.

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August 8, 2022 | Beulah Wood Channel: 2144749

Heart and housing in Whangārei

“Here we are, all Baptists, finding a way to help needy people in Aotearoa…” through property ownership, management, and wrap-around care.

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July 21, 2022 | Dave Tims Channel: 2144749

Change-makers

Dave Tims, Director of UNOH New Zealand, shares how transformation begins with focusing on the people around us. Meeting the needs in our communities doesn’t…

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March 1, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Youth Catalyst

It is exciting to announce that Ethan Miller has been appointed to the role of Youth Catalyst for the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, commencing…

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February 16, 2023 | Charis Fotheringham Channel: 2144749

Cyclone Gabrielle: Update from Hawke’s Bay Baptist churches

Here's what we've heard from churches within the Bay of Plenty & Eastland Baptist Association concerning Cyclone Gabrielle's impact.

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February 7, 2023 | Alan Jamieson Channel: 2144749

Rodney Macann (1942-2023)

A transcript of Alan Jamieson's tribute to Rodney Macann on behalf of the Baptist Churches of New Zealand.

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January 30, 2023 | Beulah Wood Channel: 2144749

Woman of the month: Claire Hart (nee Gilbert) 1926-2022

Claire Gilbert Hart (1926-2022), commencing in the mid-1950s, ministered in the Baptist scene and Baptist churches to such a level she became a trailblazer in…

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January 30, 2023 | Mary Tallon Channel: 2144749

Woman of the month: Marnie Turner (Dovey) 1918-2013

Marjorie Turner carried out pioneering mission work in East Pakistan and Tripura during and after World War I, the first woman to manage alone a…

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January 12, 2023 | Beulah Wood Channel: 2144749

Woman of the month: Elizabeth Jones 1936-

What could a classically trained opera singer do musically in a remote tribal village?

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January 9, 2023 | Keith Harrington Channel: 2144749

7 keys to surviving and thriving in ministry

Keith Harrington, Lead Pastor at Invercargill Central Baptist Church, shares seven tips for longevity in ministry.

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December 9, 2022 | Kerry Brewerton Channel: 2144749

New appointment: Te Pouarataki mō te hikoi (Treaty guide)

It is with excitement that we announce the appointment of Luke Kaa-Morgan to the role of Te Pouarataki mō te hikoi—Treaty guide, commencing January 2023.…

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November 30, 2022 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Spectacular Youth: Youth Catalyst

This is a news update coming from a message sent on 29 November 2022 to Baptist Youth Pastors and Leaders – we’re keen to share…

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November 24, 2022 | Myk Habets Channel: 2144749

Celebrating Baptists flying high on the world stage

Join with us as we celebrate two New Zealand Baptist scholars who have recently made big achievements on the world academic stage.

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November 17, 2022 | Karen Warner Channel: 2144749

Robust leaders

An update from our Leadership Co-ordination Director, Karen Warner, for 2022.

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November 9, 2022 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

“…present everyone fully mature in Christ…”

An update from our National Leader, Charles Hewlett, for 2022.

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November 5, 2022 | Charis Fotheringham Channel: 2144749

Hui 2022 Day 3: The future is now

It may have been the last day of Hui, but the conversations it ignited are far from over. Here's an overview of the goings on…

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November 4, 2022 | Charis Fotheringham Channel: 2144749

Hui 2022 Day 2: God invites us to join his spectacular works

So much to take in, learn and action! Here's an overview of the goings on at Hui 2022: Day 2, Friday 4 November 2022.

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November 3, 2022 | Charis Fotheringham Channel: 2144749

Hui 2022 Day 1: Talking about our spectacular Jesus!

What a day! In a remarkable way! Here’s an overview of the goings on at Hui 2022: Day 1, Thursday 3 November 2022

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September 29, 2022 | Nicola Mountfort Channel: 2144749

2 new lecturers for our college!

Introducing Jonathan Robinson and Emma Stokes, new lecturers at Carey Baptist College!

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September 12, 2022 | Mike Crudge Channel: 2144749

The Elect Lady

In anticipation of the Queen’s visit to New Zealand in early 1954, she made the front cover of the New Zealand Baptist newspaper. A prayer…

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September 5, 2022 | Chris Chamberlain, Charles Hewlett and Glenn Melville Channel: 2144749

A new chapter for Baptist Registration

Baptist pastors and chaplains have a registration process similar to many other occupations such as teachers, medical practitioners, counselors, electricians, and lawyers.

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August 22, 2022 | Chris Chamberlain Channel: 2144749

Assembly Council update and call for nominations

Here is an update from our Assembly Council who act in a governance role and are responsible for the wellbeing of our movement of faith…

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August 1, 2022 | Charles Hewlett and Jonny Weir Channel: 2144749

“I want to be like Jesus. And Jesus gave his life for the church”

Charles Hewlett believes robust leadership of Baptist faith communities is absolutely crucial if we are to bring gospel renewal to people and places in our…

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March 26, 2023 | Heather Roberts Channel: 2144749

Looking for child-labour-free Easter chocolate?

Around 20% of the world’s cocoa is produced by children. Here are some tips for child-labour-free chocolate this Easter.

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March 21, 2023 | Martyn Barrett and Raewyn Moodie Channel: 2144749

A holiday gem for Baptists

Here's in on a gold getaway location for your church and leaders

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March 16, 2023 | Heather Roberts Channel: 2144749

A slave-free Easter

Lovers of chocolate (or not), here’s a great Easter activity for your faith communities to raise awareness around slave labour and share slave-free chocolate eggs…

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February 2, 2023 | Chris Berry Channel: 2144749

The next property in our college’s unfolding story

Our college site in Penrose is no longer suited to our future training and formation needs. The site is for sale and we are seeking…

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January 27, 2023 | Baptist NZ Channel: 2144749

Better Church Elders podcastified

A podcast version of the Better Church Elders video series from The Carey Centre for Lifelong Learning has been stashed in The Audio Drawer (a…

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January 18, 2023 | Dan Mazengarb Channel: 2144749

A full dividend to all shareholders

An update from the Chief Executive of Christian Savings, Dan Mazengarb, for 2022.

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January 13, 2023 | Mike Crudge Channel: 2144749

Our comms: a new place to launch from

An update from our Communications Director, Mike Crudge, for 2022.

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January 5, 2023 | Charis Fotheringham Channel: 2144749

The Audio Drawer

A new podcast has been assembled! - Storing nothing particular but hoarding everything purposeful for New Zealand Baptists.

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November 23, 2022 | Wayne Schache Channel: 2144749

Are you willing to contribute what God has entrusted to you?

An update from our Operations and Finance Director, Wayne Schache, for 2022.

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November 16, 2022 | Charis Fotheringham Channel: 2144749

Watch the keynotes of our Baptist Hui 2022

Did anyone miss or want to rewatch or share the keynotes? They are now available on the Baptist NZ platform.

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November 14, 2022 | Kate Dunstan-Brown, Julie Polglaze, Grace Irwin & Andrew Meek Channel: 2144749

A home and family away from home

Did you know we have some super story-filled Baptist student hostels in New Zealand?

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October 27, 2022 | Helen Brereton Channel: 2144749

Big Dream Day for Nelson Baptist Church

What do you get when you put a congregation, two senior pastors, a national leader, a regional leader and an operations and finance director in…

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October 21, 2022 | Peter Foster Channel: 2144749

Pray for Matamata

A Memorial Service for Sean Schutte, co-pastor at Matamata Baptist Church, will be held on Friday 28 October 2022. Our love and prayers go out…

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October 20, 2022 | Karen Warner Channel: 2144749

Training the traits of leadership: a new resource

We ask Karen about the new free Robust Leadership Training resource she has created

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September 14, 2022 | Monique Lee Channel: 2144749

Manurewa Baptist celebrates Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori

Hear how Manurewa Baptist opened Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori in their church service.

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September 13, 2022 | Baptist Women Channel: 2144749

Baptist Women’s Mini Summit 2022!

The Baptist Women’s Mini Summit is coming up! Join online on 14 October, 7:30 – 9:00 pm.

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August 9, 2022 | Jenny Lee Channel: 2144749

5 things parents want you to know in order to help their neurodiverse kids

Jenny Lee, a professional educator who serves in several community roles, including Rotorua Baptist’s Kids Church, shares advice on how the church can support neurodiverse…

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October 18, 2021 | Naomi Cowan Channel: 2144749

You have influence… and your leadership matters

Board Chair of Global Leadership Network New Zealand, Naomi Cowan, is excited about the upcoming GLS One Day Online Experience. Find out more!

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September 6, 2021 | Mike Crudge Channel: 2144749

3 Golds for NZ Baptists

On Saturday 4th September 2021 at the Australasian Religious Press Association (ARPA) Awards, New Zealand Baptists, through the Baptist magazine, received some great accolades for…

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August 30, 2021 | Michael Rhodes Channel: 2144749

What’s the point?

This article is a transcript of the sermon delivered on Carey Sunday (1 August 2021) by Dr Michael Rhodes, Lecturer in Old Testament. Find the…

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December 25, 2022 | Ravi Musuku Channel: 2144749

Christmas Day message from the President

Happy Christmas Day to our New Zealand Baptist whānau from the President of the Baptist Union of New Zealand: Ravi Musuku.

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November 10, 2022 | Martin Baldwin Channel: 2144749

Advent partners: Feilding Baptist Church and CBM

See what Feilding Baptist Church has done for Advent the last two years, and how your church can do it too.

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September 30, 2022 | Nicola Mountfort Channel: 2144749

Carey’s carvings

Have you heard about the whakairo carvings in Carey Baptist College yet?

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September 21, 2022 | Keith Harrington Channel: 2144749

Invercargill Central Baptist ‘Serves the city’

Young and old get involved in authentic worship on a Sunday morning by serving their city.

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February 15, 2022 | Beulah Woods Channel: 2144749

Women’s History Sunday, 6th March 2022

Featuring two remarkable New Zealand Women: Elinor Thornton and Merrilyn Withers

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November 1, 2021 | Andrew Clark-Howard Channel: 2144749
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August 24, 2021 | Kathryn Heslop Channel: 2144749

Lockdown from the perspective of a working Mum

This story was first shared in April 2020.

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March 31, 2021 | Wendy Budge Channel: 2144749
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February 6, 2021 | Sophia Sinclair Channel: 2144749

It’s still good news

Maybe you prefer old-fashioned face-to-face interaction... but you still love getting out your phone or tablet to scroll through social media, video chat, send emails…

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December 5, 2020 | Wendy Joyes Channel: 2144749

The Word made flesh

Christmas means different things to different people. Wendy Joyes explores how artwork has variously portrayed Jesus and his coming as a baby, and what the…

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August 2, 2020 | Jenny Beck Channel: 2144749
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July 28, 2020 | Ross Banbury Channel: 2144749
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June 3, 2020 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Eyes still firmly fixed on Jesus

There is much important discussion happening about COVID-19 and the future of ministry and mission. Charles Hewlett shares why he thinks it would be a…

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June 3, 2020 | Raewyn Moodie Channel: 2144749
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March 31, 2020 | Andrew Graham Channel: 2144749
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March 31, 2020 | Dr John Douglas Channel: 2144749
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January 27, 2020 | Grant Harris Channel: 2144749
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October 12, 2019 | Lindsay Jones Channel: 2144749

Worship 7:9

On Saturday 7th September 2019, more than 300 people gathered to celebrate the diversity of cultures and identity that make up the Northern Baptist Association…

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September 29, 2019 | Michael Reddell Channel: 2144749
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August 13, 2019 | Edmonds Namburi Channel: 2144749

“Finding Strength in the Power of Prayer”

Edmonds Namburi, who has just concluded his time as a Mission Council member, reflects on “Finding Strength in the Power of Prayer”, which is one of the…

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