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Daily Advent Readings: Sunday 1 December to Saturday 7 December Image
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November 29, 2024 | Arotahi Channel: 2144749

Daily Advent Readings: Sunday 1 December to Saturday 7 December

The first seven days of readings and prayers for each day of Advent, provided by Arotahi our missionary society.

Pondering: Why I don’t support the Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill Image
Opinion
November 23, 2024 | Dave Tims Channel: 2144749

Pondering: Why I don’t support the Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill

The Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill could have far-reaching negative implications for New Zealand’s social fabric, says Dave Tims.

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Education
November 22, 2024 | John Tucker Channel: 2144749

Word and World: The preaching ministry of J.J. North

J.J. North, arguably the most influential leader in the history of New Zealand’s Baptist movement, helped shape New Zealand Baptist identity and convictions in the…

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November 20, 2024 | Beulah Wood Channel: 2144749

100 years of heyday: Baptist Women’s Missionary Union

A history of women bringing vigour and passion to New Zealand Baptist missions.

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News
November 14, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Hui 2024 roundup

A roundup of what happened at the Baptist National Hui 2024: events, decisions and outcomes.

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November 13, 2024 | Beulah Wood Channel: 2144749

Waiheke Island women’s conference

Women from churches on the island and in Auckland gather for fellowship and encouragement.

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November 12, 2024 | Vesekhoyi Tetseo Channel: 2144749

A worldwide webinar by the Global Baptist Network: The Great Commission – Lessons from Lausanne

A webinar on Missional Trends in the 21st Century, Mission to the Workplace, Evangelism and Discipleship, Megacity and Urban Centres, The Persecuted and the Suffering…

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October 31, 2024 | Laila Mendonca Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Welcome the stranger in our midst

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to be even more welcoming to different ethnicities.

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October 31, 2024 | Bradley Nicolson Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Good stewardship

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to effectively steward their assets for gospel renewal.

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October 31, 2024 | Nathan Bird Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Empowering young people

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to equip young people to be disciples of and…

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Opinion
October 30, 2024 | Alan Jamieson Channel: 2144749

Pondering: Keeping Tiriti Hikoi moving forward

“The church should be a place of all cultures and peoples worshipping and serving Jesus in the fullness of their own rangatiratanga, language, culture and…

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October 25, 2024 | Adele Vannathy Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Power of prayer

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to bring the power of prayer to the heart…

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October 25, 2024 | Steve Worsley Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Church and the climate crisis – moving from talk to action

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can look for solutions together for how Baptist churches can move to action in a world affected by the…

Te Tiriti opinions should be informed by true knowledge of and relationship with Māori. That wasn’t. Image
Education
October 25, 2024 | Luke Kaa-Morgan Channel: 2144749

Te Tiriti opinions should be informed by true knowledge of and relationship with Māori. That wasn’t.

Māori did not cede sovereignty by signing te Tiriti o Waitangi, and those who say otherwise are unlikely to have much engagement or relationship with…

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October 24, 2024 | Jennifer Macleod Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Sharing our faith effectively

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to become even more effective in talking to others…

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October 24, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Pray for our media on Sunday 27 October

Join a live-streamed event supporting people working in our media industry in New Zealand and worldwide.

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October 24, 2024 | Sam Young & Amanda Parfitt Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Community impact

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to become even more authentic and effective in engaging…

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Events
October 24, 2024 | Ngaire Button & Luke Kaa-Morgan Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Connect with and serve marae

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to better identify, connect with and serve marae.

Pondering: Whether we are legally obliged to honour the Treaty or not is not the point Image
Opinion
October 23, 2024 | Ngaire Button Channel: 2144749

Pondering: Whether we are legally obliged to honour the Treaty or not is not the point

“As followers of Jesus we are held to a higher standard than the law – that of justice.”

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News
October 22, 2024 | Wayne Schache & Karen Warner Channel: 2144749

An update relating to Clause 36 and Section 4.5

The final additions to the Governance and Constitution Review and Serious Misconduct Process documentation ahead of our Annual National Hui on 6-9 November.

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Stories
November 13, 2024 | Beulah Wood Channel: 2144749

Waiheke Island women’s conference

Women from churches on the island and in Auckland gather for fellowship and encouragement.

A worldwide webinar by the Global Baptist Network: The Great Commission – Lessons from Lausanne Image
Events
November 12, 2024 | Vesekhoyi Tetseo Channel: 2144749

A worldwide webinar by the Global Baptist Network: The Great Commission – Lessons from Lausanne

A webinar on Missional Trends in the 21st Century, Mission to the Workplace, Evangelism and Discipleship, Megacity and Urban Centres, The Persecuted and the Suffering…

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Events
October 31, 2024 | Nathan Bird Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Empowering young people

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to equip young people to be disciples of and…

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October 8, 2024 | Jo Hood Channel: 2144749

Volunteers – empowered and engaged

Here’s what mainly Ministries has learned over 35 years. We hope it inspires and equips you.

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Education
September 12, 2024 | Colin Wood Channel: 2144749

The Lord’s Prayer in te Reo Māori

This ‘Try-lingual’ version of the Lord's Prayer is designed to be read in English and te Reo Māori, with actions to make it all-age friendly.

Kupu for your kete: Resources for Māori Language Week Image
Education
September 10, 2024 | Luke Kaa-Morgan Channel: 2144749

Kupu for your kete: Resources for Māori Language Week

Helpful online language resources for learning and celebrating te Reo Māori.

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September 9, 2024 | Susan Osborne Channel: 2144749

From the President: August in Auckland and Northland

Susan shares encouragements found in her visits to Baptist churches in Auckland and Northland.

Salt of the earth: A normal household Image
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September 5, 2024 | Kevin Robertson Channel: 2144749

Salt of the earth: A normal household

A childhood encounter with a conflicted fisherman shows the difference between tasting that the Lord is good and taking refuge in him.

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September 4, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Baptist Student Network: Connecting, supporting Christian students

The Baptist Student Network helps connect our young people into Baptist churches in other cities and offers accommodation and support.

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August 27, 2024 | Susan Osborne Channel: 2144749

From the President: Being Baptist – better together

Susan’s highlights from the five regional hui this year.

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News
August 25, 2024 | Tammy Pfahlert, Lynnavie Tuisaula, and Martin Rohr Channel: 2144749

Winners of the Baptist NZ photo competition 2024

We’re delighted to announce the winners! They tell us about their photos and the local ministries they chose to split their prize with.

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August 21, 2024 | Rachel Sangster Channel: 2144749

Deeper into the heart of God

Women share their transformational experiences seeking God together at retreats hosted at Baptist Churches across New Zealand.

Justice mercy humility: 6–9 November Image
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August 12, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Justice mercy humility: 6–9 November

Register now for the 2024 Baptist National Hui. The theme is justice, mercy, and humility. Here’s what you can look forward to.

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August 1, 2024 | Kevin Robertson Channel: 2144749

Salt of the earth: All welcome

A story of coming face to face with what 'all welcome' means...

Israel and Palestine: Twenty-one questions, epilogue Image
Education
July 26, 2024 | Philip Church Channel: 2144749

Israel and Palestine: Twenty-one questions, epilogue

Who are Palestinians and what about their land claims? (one final question)…

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Education
July 24, 2024 | Lynne Taylor Channel: 2144749

Exploring faith formation

Why do people become Christians? Why did you? A call for research participants.

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July 23, 2024 | Susan Osborne Channel: 2144749

From the President: The stories of our ethnic congregations

A reflection on the questions, challenges, and approaches our Baptist family of different cultures have and the need to learn from them.

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July 15, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Powerful Kiwi documentary reveals lives transformed

Mana Atua – The Power of God is a compelling Christian feature documentary about transformed lives in Aotearoa.

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July 11, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

We’re engaging with the world

This week members of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) vote on three proposed resolutions: world hunger, religious nationalism and peace in the Middle East.

Sheila Pritchard, 1945– Image
Stories
July 9, 2024 | Beulah Wood Channel: 2144749

Sheila Pritchard, 1945–

Sheila became a much-admired catalyst and leader who encouraged spiritual formation and the contemplative tradition in New Zealand.

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Pondering: Why I don’t support the Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill Image
Opinion
November 23, 2024 | Dave Tims Channel: 2144749

Pondering: Why I don’t support the Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill

The Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill could have far-reaching negative implications for New Zealand’s social fabric, says Dave Tims.

100 years of heyday: Baptist Women’s Missionary Union Image
Stories
November 20, 2024 | Beulah Wood Channel: 2144749

100 years of heyday: Baptist Women’s Missionary Union

A history of women bringing vigour and passion to New Zealand Baptist missions.

Hui 2024 roundup Image
News
November 14, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Hui 2024 roundup

A roundup of what happened at the Baptist National Hui 2024: events, decisions and outcomes.

Gospel Impact Lab: Welcome the stranger in our midst Image
Events
October 31, 2024 | Laila Mendonca Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Welcome the stranger in our midst

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to be even more welcoming to different ethnicities.

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Events
October 31, 2024 | Bradley Nicolson Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Good stewardship

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to effectively steward their assets for gospel renewal.

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Events
October 25, 2024 | Adele Vannathy Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Power of prayer

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to bring the power of prayer to the heart…

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Events
October 25, 2024 | Steve Worsley Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Church and the climate crisis – moving from talk to action

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can look for solutions together for how Baptist churches can move to action in a world affected by the…

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News
October 24, 2024 | Jennifer Macleod Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Sharing our faith effectively

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to become even more effective in talking to others…

Pray for our media on Sunday 27 October Image
Events
October 24, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Pray for our media on Sunday 27 October

Join a live-streamed event supporting people working in our media industry in New Zealand and worldwide.

Gospel Impact Lab: Community impact Image
Events
October 24, 2024 | Sam Young & Amanda Parfitt Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Community impact

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to become even more authentic and effective in engaging…

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Events
October 24, 2024 | Ngaire Button & Luke Kaa-Morgan Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Connect with and serve marae

At our upcoming National Hui, delegates can create a tool our local Baptist churches can use to better identify, connect with and serve marae.

What is the DNA of a Baptist, really? Image
Articles
October 15, 2024 | Alan Jamieson & Kelly Stubbs Channel: 2144749

What is the DNA of a Baptist, really?

We Kiwi Baptists love to say that “mission is in our DNA”.

Pondering: Dancing in the dragons’ jaws – bringing gospel renewal to New Zealand’s foreign policy Image
Opinion
October 11, 2024 | Julian Doorey Channel: 2144749

Pondering: Dancing in the dragons’ jaws – bringing gospel renewal to New Zealand’s foreign policy

What might New Zealand’s foreign policy look like if it, too, was influenced by gospel renewal?

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Stories
October 7, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Arnie Hall gets the call

How do you finish well, and what does it take to begin again? Pastor of Nelson Baptist Church Arnie Hall shares his journey of pastoral…

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October 3, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

What is the collective noun for Baptists?

Be a part of a global gathering of Baptists in Brisbane 2025...

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September 25, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Elijah Brown is coming to town!

Baptist World Alliance chief executive Elijah Brown is visiting New Zealand in October.

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September 16, 2024 | David Ee Channel: 2144749

Support our public servants

Our public servants work hard for us behind the scenes. Let’s support them with prayer.

Pondering: About place – a reflection on living intentionally without walls Image
Opinion
September 14, 2024 | Matt McKirland Channel: 2144749

Pondering: About place – a reflection on living intentionally without walls

How living intentionally and in a specific place is transforming us, a bit about the fragmentation of private land and walls, and what some of…

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Education
September 12, 2024 | Colin Wood Channel: 2144749

The Lord’s Prayer in te Reo Māori

This ‘Try-lingual’ version of the Lord's Prayer is designed to be read in English and te Reo Māori, with actions to make it all-age friendly.

Kupu for your kete: Resources for Māori Language Week Image
Education
September 10, 2024 | Luke Kaa-Morgan Channel: 2144749

Kupu for your kete: Resources for Māori Language Week

Helpful online language resources for learning and celebrating te Reo Māori.

Podcasts

Videos

Articles

Word and World: The preaching ministry of J.J. North Image
Education
November 22, 2024 | John Tucker Channel: 2144749

Word and World: The preaching ministry of J.J. North

J.J. North, arguably the most influential leader in the history of New Zealand’s Baptist movement, helped shape New Zealand Baptist identity and convictions in the…

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News
October 22, 2024 | Wayne Schache & Karen Warner Channel: 2144749

An update relating to Clause 36 and Section 4.5

The final additions to the Governance and Constitution Review and Serious Misconduct Process documentation ahead of our Annual National Hui on 6-9 November.

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Events
October 18, 2024 | Dan and Katie Cuttriss Channel: 2144749

Gospel Impact Lab: Develop leaders

At our upcoming National Hui delegates can help create a tool for local Baptist churches to identify, unleash and champion the leaders within them.

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News
October 17, 2024 | Rob Robson Channel: 2144749

Assembly Council meeting October 2024

The Constitutional Review | Beginning the process for appointing a new National Leader | Te Whāriki as the governing body of Te Rununga (the gathering…

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September 18, 2024 | Alan Jamieson Channel: 2144749

Arotahi update: What’s happening in Bangladesh

An update on Arotahi’s relationship with, and presence in, Bangladesh.

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September 3, 2024 | Grant Harris Channel: 2144749

Changes ahead for John Tucker and Carey

Change is ahead for both Dr John Tucker, our college Principal, and Carey Baptist College.

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Education
August 22, 2024 | Martin Sutherland Channel: 2144749

Baptist Polity and a Serious Misconduct Policy

The proposals redefine aspects of local church responsibility, but do not threaten it on any fundamental questions.

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August 14, 2024 | Rod Robson Channel: 2144749

Assembly Council Meeting August 2024

Discussing our next ‘bite’: how we find and train our future pastoral leaders, constitutional reviews, extending the Assembly Council term, the new campus for Carey,…

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Education
August 2, 2024 | Lynne Taylor Channel: 2144749

Churches engaging with their Church Life Survey results

How might a church use and learn from this data?

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July 30, 2024 | Nicola Mountfort Griffiths Channel: 2144749

New Dean of Faculty

Our college’s lecturer in systematic theology, Christa McKirland, has been appointed Dean of Faculty.

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July 25, 2024 | Rod Robson, Susan Osborne, Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry: Whanaketia

Yesterday, the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report into abuse in state and faith-based care was released…

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July 22, 2024 | Nicola Mountfort Griffiths Channel: 2144749

“Introduction to Christian Leadership” is all go!

Carey’s new course is now NZQA-approved and enrolments open 30 July!

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Articles
July 18, 2024 | Rod Robson Channel: 2144749

Assembly Council Meeting June 2024

Time for more feedback on proposed changes to the Baptist Union Constitution | Continuing search for new property for key Baptist entities | Relationship with…

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July 1, 2024 | Luke Kaa-Morgan Channel: 2144749

Register now for Hui ā Māori 2024: ‘no greater time to be unified’

A call for Baptist Māori to engage with the significant kōrero coming to Hui ā Māori 2024.

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News
May 24, 2024 | Rod Robson Channel: 2144749

Assembly Council Meeting April 2024

Significant reviews shaping how New Zealand Baptists associate together in the coming decades. Opportunities to participate in discussions.

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News
May 17, 2024 | Christa McKirland and Jonny Weir Channel: 2144749

We have been listening and we want to help

Carey’s new course starting in semester two this year* is called "Introduction to Christian Leadership," and brings together Bible, theology, and ministry practice…

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May 9, 2024 | Karen Warner and Wayne Schache Channel: 2144749

Consultation time: serious misconduct and constitution review

Two very significant consultation processes begin today and run for three months. We are inviting people who are part of Baptist churches to engage with…

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News
March 6, 2024 | Steven Goulstone Channel: 2144749

A forest of leaders

An update from our Baptist Code of Ethics-Conduct Advisory Group.

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Articles
February 20, 2024 | Rod Robson Channel: 2144749

Assembly Council Meeting February 2024

Focusing on getting the right people in the right places to make strategic decisions for gospel renewal.

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January 31, 2024 | Heather Ameye-Bevers Channel: 2144749

What’s the point of Baptist Women’s Board?

The annual update from Baptist Women New Zealand for 2023.

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News
August 15, 2024 | Mike Crudge Channel: 2144749

Mailbox

An old fashioned ‘Letters to the Editor’ type opportunity for people in Baptist churches to share with each other on their national communications platform.

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News
August 6, 2024 | Chris Berry Channel: 2144749

New property for Carey

Great news to share…

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News
July 31, 2024 | Jaimee van Gemerden Channel: 2144749

The future of Baptist Research and History

Changes to the Baptist Research and Historical Society as announced at the 2023 National Hui.

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Events
July 17, 2024 | Peter Lineham Channel: 2144749

A Baptist overview of the Church Life Survey results

A deep dive into the recent national Church Life Survey data from a Baptist perspective.

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Events
June 20, 2024 | Rachel Roche Channel: 2144749

Children in church life

How is our faith community shaping children’s experiences and being shaped by children’s participation?

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June 13, 2024 | Steph Wood Channel: 2144749

Children in relationship with God

Passing on relational connection as well as knowledge to the next generation.

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Education
May 29, 2024 | Christa McKirland Channel: 2144749

Survey on power and authority in the church

One of our Carey lecturers seeks your help with a book she is writing.

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Events
May 23, 2024 | Jan Ozanne Channel: 2144749

Faith formation in children

The ideas influencing the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of children’s faith.

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May 15, 2024 | Janet Vaughan Channel: 2144749

Belonging in this land: Treaty basics from a Christian perspective

How can we respond to te Tiriti o Waitangi relationship personally and in our church community context?

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Education
April 29, 2024 | Mike Crudge Channel: 2144749

Israel and Palestine: What are your questions?

One of our Biblical Scholars will address questions we have about Israel and Palestine – if you have a question about the current conflict, the…

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April 23, 2024 | Mike Crudge Channel: 2144749

5-star biblical preaching

For the fifth of people in our Baptist churches listening to podcasts, here’s a new one containing biblical preaching, and it has a 5-star rating!

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Articles
March 27, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Your faith community needs YOU

Do you like to write? Can you capture a story? For nearly 150 years Baptist churches in New Zealand have been sharing articles, stories, news…

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March 26, 2024 | Baptist NZ Channel: 2144749

The Baptist NZ photo competition

Sponsored by Christian Savings. First prize: $1000...

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March 13, 2024 | Baptist Student Hostel Channel: 2144749

New managers at Baptist Student Hostel, Palmerston North

Tony and Janine are excited to meet and offer genuine Christian care and support to the awesome students living away from home...

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March 12, 2024 | Rachael Witheford Channel: 2144749

Introducing Jesus through arts and science

An intergenerational style of church that explores faith through hands-on activities...

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Articles
February 8, 2024 | Catharina Siraa and Ethan Miller Channel: 2144749

Help keep our children safe

Baptist churches need to be safe communities for all of us. That’s why we’re providing free Child Protection Policy training for anyone who works with…

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Articles
February 2, 2024 | Dan Mazengarb Channel: 2144749

Reaching the finish line

The annual update from Christian Savings for 2023.

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January 16, 2024 | Mike Crudge Channel: 2144749

Our comms: Content and resources that engage

The annual update from our Communications Director, Mike Crudge, for 2023.

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December 13, 2023 | Chris Berry Channel: 2144749

Update: The sale of our college

We can now confirm that the campus and offices at 473 and 475 Great South Road have been sold. More on the history of our…

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November 30, 2023 | Michelle Ritchie Channel: 2144749

Arotahi Advent prayer guide 2023

Please join us in this global prayer journey from Advent to Epiphany, as we anticipate and proclaim the arrival of the one who brings love,…

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November 29, 2024 | Arotahi Channel: 2144749

Daily Advent Readings: Sunday 1 December to Saturday 7 December

The first seven days of readings and prayers for each day of Advent, provided by Arotahi our missionary society.

Te Tiriti opinions should be informed by true knowledge of and relationship with Māori. That wasn’t. Image
Education
October 25, 2024 | Luke Kaa-Morgan Channel: 2144749

Te Tiriti opinions should be informed by true knowledge of and relationship with Māori. That wasn’t.

Māori did not cede sovereignty by signing te Tiriti o Waitangi, and those who say otherwise are unlikely to have much engagement or relationship with…

The Lord’s Prayer in te Reo Māori Image
Education
September 12, 2024 | Colin Wood Channel: 2144749

The Lord’s Prayer in te Reo Māori

This ‘Try-lingual’ version of the Lord's Prayer is designed to be read in English and te Reo Māori, with actions to make it all-age friendly.

Kupu for your kete: Resources for Māori Language Week Image
Education
September 10, 2024 | Luke Kaa-Morgan Channel: 2144749

Kupu for your kete: Resources for Māori Language Week

Helpful online language resources for learning and celebrating te Reo Māori.

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Events
June 18, 2024 | Jonathan Robinson Channel: 2144749

Rare event forecast for July

What will it be like when profound individual journeys of praying, wrestling with and singing the Psalms join together?

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June 7, 2024 | Emma Stokes Channel: 2144749

Singing for a change

“…be formed, confronted, enriched, and renewed as we linger in the Psalms as a community.”

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May 14, 2024 | Michael Rhodes Channel: 2144749

It’s time to grow up . . . the Psalms can help

In the psalms, we discover God speaks our language and has given us scripts to use as language lessons to help us grow in our…

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Stories
April 19, 2024 | Steph Wood and Sean Pawson Channel: 2144749

Outdoor worship services

Ilam Baptist Church brings their worship services out into God’s creation – An interview about the inspiration, the experiences, and the learnings.

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December 12, 2023 | Sophie Bond Channel: 2144749

Baptist kids enriching worship in Aotearoa

Kids’ Band from South West Baptist Church (Ōtautahi) release 4 singles.

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October 3, 2023 | Olwyn Dickson Channel: 2144749

Global Worship Service 2023

Ladies, an invite to connect with Baptist women worldwide in joint worship and prayer next month.

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Stories
September 21, 2023 | Marion Coote Channel: 2144749

Prophetic art workshop

Some of the crew at Lifepoint Baptist Church unleash their creative side at a prophetic art workshop run by Grace Bailey.

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June 15, 2023 | Paul Cossey Channel: 2144749

Pentecost Sunday Motueka style

The overwhelming feeling was one of unity between the churches…

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April 9, 2023 | Colleen Hutchinson, Tha Boe Kyaw, Sue & Roger Wilks, & Tom Gower Channel: 2144749

Easter Sunday

He is risen!! Today a multitude of people around the world will recognise the coming back to life of Jesus Christ. Read about what a…

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April 7, 2023 | Andrew Maude & Jody Kilpatrick Channel: 2144749

Good Friday

Today a multitude of people on the planet will recognise the death of Jesus Christ and the Easter story. Here is how a couple of…

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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 Wood 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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