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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 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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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August 31, 2024 | Charles Hewlett and Luke Kaa-Morgan Channel: 2144749

Tribute to Kiingi Tuuheitia, the Maaori King

From the National Leader of the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, Te Haahi Iriiri o Aotearoa, and Te Pouarataki moo te Whiikoi.

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August 30, 2024 | Ruth Clarke Channel: 2144749

The passing of our Maaori King

We are sad to learn of the passing of our Maaori King Tuuheitia Potatau VII.

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August 29, 2024 | Alan Jamieson and Justin Duckworth Channel: 2144749

In-tensional: A Way Forward for the Church

An Anglican archbishop and a sociologist pastor unpack the urgent need for church renewal in the face of unprecedented challenges.

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News
August 28, 2024 | Alan Jamieson, Mark Halder, and the General Secretary of Tripura Baptist Christian Union Channel: 2144749

A special focus on Bangladesh and Tripura

An update on the political situation and flooding + how you can pray and support flood recovery.

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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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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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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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Stories
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.

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August 20, 2024 | Jo Hood Channel: 2144749

It happened by accident

Approaching 35 years of connecting with communities, how have mainly Ministries journeyed from ‘mission to’ to ‘mission with’?

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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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Stories
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
Stories
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.

Deeper into the heart of God Image
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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.

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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...

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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.

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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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Education
July 5, 2024 | Philip Church Channel: 2144749

Israel and Palestine: Twenty-one questions, Part 5

Does God intend to save the world through Israel? Does God intend the temple to be rebuilt and sacrifices reinstituted? Find out in this fifth…

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Opinion
July 4, 2024 | Dee Holmes Channel: 2144749

Fostering intergenerational wisdom in the Baptist church

The generation gap in churches could be more easily bridged if we leave our pre-conceived ideas at the door.

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July 2, 2024 | Casey Clark Channel: 2144749

Getting to know…Casey Clark

Casey oversees intermediates ministry at Manukau City Baptist Church and is the new Director for eCamp!

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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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What is the collective noun for Baptists? Image
Events
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...

Elijah Brown is coming to town! Image
News
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.

Support our public servants Image
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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…

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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News
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.

In-tensional: A Way Forward for the Church Image
Articles
August 29, 2024 | Alan Jamieson and Justin Duckworth Channel: 2144749

In-tensional: A Way Forward for the Church

An Anglican archbishop and a sociologist pastor unpack the urgent need for church renewal in the face of unprecedented challenges.

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News
August 28, 2024 | Alan Jamieson, Mark Halder, and the General Secretary of Tripura Baptist Christian Union Channel: 2144749

A special focus on Bangladesh and Tripura

An update on the political situation and flooding + how you can pray and support flood recovery.

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August 20, 2024 | Jo Hood Channel: 2144749

It happened by accident

Approaching 35 years of connecting with communities, how have mainly Ministries journeyed from ‘mission to’ to ‘mission with’?

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August 13, 2024 | Beulah Wood Channel: 2144749

Olwyn (née Gaze) Halder 1936—

Olwyn served as a nurse tutor in East Pakistan and Bangladesh and became a gifted Bible teacher in Bengali. Marrying Bangladeshi Dinesh Halder when missionaries…

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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 8, 2024 | Alan Jamieson Channel: 2144749

Request for churches to pray this Sunday for Bangladesh

Religious minorities in Bangladesh, including Christians, are being targeted following student protests and the departure of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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August 7, 2024 | Emma Tucker and Hannah Troughton Channel: 2144749

From comfort to compassion: Lessons from our trip to Cebu

Emma and Hannah’s formational experience meeting the person they sponsor and witnessing the hope in their community.

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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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News
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.

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June 26, 2024 | Greg Knowles Channel: 2144749

Are our social support services making a difference?

Transactional or transformational support: what services should our local church aim for to empower our communities?

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June 6, 2024 | Mary Tallon Channel: 2144749

Missional Mizos, two young women and William Carey

Siblings journey to Tripura for celebrations with a flourishing missional church over 70 years after their Aunt Marjorie Turner followed God's call there.

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May 27, 2024 | Beulah Wood Channel: 2144749

Heather MacLeod: Totally work that God wants us to do

Heather served for decades as a leader in World Vision International, supporting the protection of children and families in vulnerable situations around the world.

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May 7, 2024 | Emilie Greig Channel: 2144749

Mission trip scholarship to Nepal

Over recent years, ten young people from Tawa Baptist Church have been given the Leprosy Mission Scholarship for a life-changing mission trip to Nepal. Applications…

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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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News
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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News
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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Events
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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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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Articles
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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Articles
January 26, 2024 | John Tucker Channel: 2144749

Five ways we are forming leaders and resourcing people in your church

The annual update from John Tucker, Principal of Carey Baptist College, for 2023.

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Articles
January 25, 2024 | Graeme Young Channel: 2144749

The five ‘Ps’ of pastoral ministry

Retired pastor Graeme Young shares his top priorities in pastoring.

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Articles
January 15, 2024 | Karen Warner Channel: 2144749

What do registration, supervision and ethics have in common?

The annual update from our Leadership Co-ordination Director, Karen Warner, for 2023.

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January 12, 2024 | Wayne Schache Channel: 2144749

Collaborating to navigate the challenges

The annual update from our Operations and Finance Director, Wayne Schache, 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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Events
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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News
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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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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Events
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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Events
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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Events
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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Articles
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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Reviews
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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News
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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Stories
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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Articles
November 1, 2021 | Andrew Clark-Howard Channel: 2144749
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Opinion
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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