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Articles
March 19, 2024 | Christine Stride

The dreams of Baptist Māori: Hui 2023

The Iriiri Māori session of our 2023 Hui last November was called He Koronga Maatou – We have a dream.

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March 18, 2024 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Keeping you informed

Preparing to meet with the Prime Minister | 100 years at Liberty Baptist Church | What’s our Lead Team reviewing? | What does self-care look…

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March 15, 2024 | Jo Hood

Curious: Count it all joy

Hardship in our lives makes us sensitive to the journey of others...What sets our experience apart is the joy we find despite the circumstances.

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March 13, 2024 | Baptist Student Hostel

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

Introducing Jesus through arts and science

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

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Articles
March 11, 2024 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Tracing footprints

Baptist Māori Ministry pioneers | National Support Centre staff retreat | Seminar with Otago Southland Association | Podcasts Baptist leaders are listening to | And…

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News
March 6, 2024 | Steven Goulstone

A forest of leaders

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

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March 4, 2024 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Life to the full

Baptisms & learning about the purpose of life | Meetings with Regional Leaders, Chinese Pastors, Children and Families coaches, eCamp 2024 team and Baptist Union…

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Articles
February 29, 2024 | Susan Osborne

From the President: remove the calluses from my heart

A February update from our President: Susan Osborne...

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News
February 27, 2024 | Igor Bandura

After two years of war: Ukraine’s church that grows hope

"We thank God with special prayers for all our international friends, partners, and prayerful supporters."

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Articles
February 26, 2024 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: New life

New Chair of Baptist Women New Zealand, cohort of Pastoral Leadership students, and pastoral appointments…

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Opinion
February 24, 2024 | Sophie Fasi-Mohenoa

Pondering: How relationship-centered justice has shaped my thinking on Israel-Gaza

Are we willing to grow relationships deeply embedded in the Kingdom of God? To peel back our prejudice and uphold that every person is made…

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Events
February 22, 2024 | Rachel Sangster

Creating a thriving culture of all-age discipleship

Interview with Tammy Preston, who will present a webinar series on her research into intergenerational communities and developing preaching for all ages.

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Articles
February 21, 2024 | Beulah Wood

Julie Belding

The story of the first female editor of the New Zealand Baptist.

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Articles
February 20, 2024 | Rod Robson

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
February 19, 2024 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Painting a picture of gospel renewal

A chat with Old Testament Lecturer, Michael Rhodes | Assembly Council and ‘30 around 30’ retreats | Gospel renewal on marae | Adoring Jesus |…

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Articles
February 16, 2024 | Alan Jamieson

New Zealand Baptists and global mission

Renew Together 24 | God’s hospitality to us, radical inclusion, and demanding call on us all to be involved through our hospitality and generosity.

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Education
February 15, 2024 | Jonathan Robinson

The hope of glory: Understanding, imagining and proclaiming eternal life

What is it that Christians hope for in the life to come? Cutting away cultural clutter and grounding our future hope on what's promised in…

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Articles
February 14, 2024 | Julian Doorey

Who says Baptists can’t work together?

Julian challenges Baptist churches to move beyond their boundaries and become part of national Baptist church strategies.

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Articles
February 13, 2024 | Charis Fotheringham

Sustainability is not a green genre

What is sustainability, who is it about, and why is it connected to our call as Christians to bring gospel renewal?

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Articles
February 12, 2024 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: What gospel renewal looks like

How we might pivot our strategic priorities more towards gospel renewal | Arotahi Renew Together 24 | A phenomenal day at Waitangi | There is…

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Articles
February 8, 2024 | Catharina Siraa and Ethan Miller

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 8, 2024 | Charles Hewlett

Baptist pivot to mission

The Baptist movement is a missionary one. Four mission leaders share what bringing gospel renewal to our local neighbourhoods looks like.

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Articles
February 5, 2024 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: A privilege to serve you

Charles shares his decision after reviewing his finishing date as Baptist National Leader | Baptisms | Luke Kaa-Morgan’s experience at the recent national Hui-aa-Motu |…

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Articles
February 2, 2024 | Dan Mazengarb

Reaching the finish line

The annual update from Christian Savings for 2023.

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Articles
February 1, 2024 | Christine Stride

The God who sees me

Have you ever noticed how sometimes God’s word is directed at you so accurately that you unconsciously deflect it?

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Articles
January 31, 2024 | Heather Ameye-Bevers

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 30, 2024 | Susan Osborne

From the President: The new thing

In her new column, Susan Osborne tells us about her start to 2024 as Baptist President and the theme emerging for her this year.

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Articles
January 26, 2024 | John Tucker

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

The five ‘Ps’ of pastoral ministry

Retired pastor Graeme Young shares his top priorities in pastoring.

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Articles
January 24, 2024 | Reti Ah-Voa

A whānau

The annual update from the Northern Baptist Association.

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Articles
January 23, 2024 | Peter Foster

Mission happening among us

The annual update from Waikato and Bay of Plenty & Eastland Baptist Associations.

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Articles
January 21, 2024 | Jo Hood

Getting to know…Jo Hood

Jo is the Visionary of mainly Ministries, an organisation that remains curious as they resource and support faith communities to connect with whānau in their…

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Articles
January 19, 2024 | Chris Chamberlain

Resourcing, gathering and creating

The annual update from the Upper South Baptist Association.

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Articles
January 18, 2024 | Rachel Murray

Key developments in our roadmap

The annual update from the Otago & Southland Baptist Association.

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Articles
January 17, 2024 | Jo Hood

Curious: You’re speaking another language

How do we speak out hope in our faith community setting as we support whānau/families coming into contact with us?

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Articles
January 16, 2024 | Mike Crudge

Our comms: Content and resources that engage

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

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Articles
January 15, 2024 | Karen Warner

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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Articles
January 12, 2024 | Wayne Schache

Collaborating to navigate the challenges

The annual update from our Operations and Finance Director, Wayne Schache, for 2023.

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News
January 12, 2024 | Baptist NZ

Listeners’ Choice winners

10 podcast shows, 104 podcast episodes and 2 awards never seen in Baptist Hui history...

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Articles
January 11, 2024 | Luke Kaa-Morgan

Hui ā Māori: The highlight

Te Pouarataki mō te Hīkoi – An update from our Treaty Guide, Luke Kaa-Morgan, on behalf of Baptist Māori and Te Whāriki for 2023.

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Articles
January 10, 2024 | Glenis Silby

Reflections of a Children and Families Pastor

Looking back on 24 years of ministry, Glenis shares what she's learned.

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Articles
January 9, 2024 | Alan Jamieson

Jesus’ command to us

The annual update from the General Director of Arotahi, Alan Jamieson, for 2023.

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Articles
January 8, 2024 | Charles Hewlett

We are making a difference!

The annual update from our National Leader, Charles Hewlett, for 2023.

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Articles
January 1, 2024 | Susan Osborne

New Years message from the President

May we hold on to the faithfulness of God, stepping out in confidence that “He who has called us is faithful, and He will do…

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Articles
December 25, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

An angel sits on top of our Christmas Tree

A Christmas message from our Baptist National Leader, Charles Hewlett.

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Opinion
December 22, 2023 | Jo Hood

I’m curious. What value does “For such a time as this” have today?

Jo shares her individual and organisation’s haerenga (journey) of understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embracing the first people of the land.

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Articles
December 21, 2023 | Christine Stride

A mechanism to ensure our people and places are safe: Post-Hui update on ‘Big Bite 3’

Of the four ‘Big Bites’ offered at this year’s National Hui, Bite #3 gave us a whole lot to chew on. Here is a summary…

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Articles
December 20, 2023 | William Chong

A Korean sect targeted New Zealand Christians. Did churches respond effectively?

Former members describe how Shincheonji infiltrated traditional churches and campus ministries with deceptive practices and heretical beliefs.

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Articles
December 18, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: The people

When it comes to the Baptist family of churches in New Zealand, it is the people. Here are just a few of the amazing people…

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Articles
December 15, 2023 | Alan Jamieson

Help! We need your heart!

Calling for a continuation of our 137-year partnership with our Bengali whānau and reflecting on the command to ‘go!’ in Luke 10:1-3…

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Articles
December 14, 2023 | Rod Robson

Assembly Council Meeting December 2023

The Chair of Assembly Council brings you an update from the recent Assembly Council meeting with new members.

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News
December 13, 2023 | Chris Berry

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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Stories
December 12, 2023 | Sophie Bond

Baptist kids enriching worship in Aotearoa

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

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Articles
December 11, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Act justly

A creative venture | 1st Assembly Council gathering with new members | Ruth from Arotahi prays a beautiful expression of hope and justice as a…

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Events
December 7, 2023 | Helen Brereton

Unlit Peace candle this Sunday

With the blessing of our Baptist sisters and brothers in Israel and the Palestinian Territories, do not light the Advent Peace candle on Sunday (10…

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Articles
December 6, 2023 | Heather Roberts

Dreaming of a slave-free Christmas?

Slave labour is in the supply chains of lots of Christmas treats. Here’s some tips to avoid high risk festive food.

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Events
December 5, 2023 | Katie Cuttriss

Carey’s SENDing 2023

One of our Pastoral Leadership grads reflects on the three-year formation journey with Carey Baptist College and local Baptist churches.

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Articles
December 4, 2023 | Charles Mail

Charles Mail: Pondering our te Tiriti journey and Scripture

Hearing the aspirations of Baptist Māori, we have so much to be thankful for | Baptisms and dreaming bigger in our local churches | Words…

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Articles
December 1, 2023 | Karen Warner

An intergenerational conversation

A new podcast mini-series discussing ways to grow meaningful intergenerational relationships where faith can flourish.

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Events
November 30, 2023 | Michelle Ritchie

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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Articles
November 29, 2023 | Gayle van Hoffen

Empowering children during divorce and separation

“If we want to prepare them for their future, we need to help them adequately process their present reality”.

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Articles
November 27, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Our stories

Most weeks, I hear a story of gospel renewal from within our Baptist family. Last week, I heard of four things I'm keen to share…

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News
November 24, 2023 | Baptist NZ

Hui 2023: Election results

The 2023 election results for President roles, Assembly Council, Mission Council, Carey Baptist College Board, and the Baptist Women’s Board.

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Events
November 23, 2023 | Grant Harris

50 years of Asia-Pacific Baptists uniting

What have our two New Zealand Baptist representatives been celebrating in Singapore?

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Events
November 22, 2023 | Greg Knowles

Hui 2023: Community Impact Day

Takeaways from a pre-Hui day helping Baptist charitable trusts navigate the next growth phase as they seek to utilise their trust to touch lives and…

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Articles
November 20, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: New inspiration

What did people say about Hui? The challenge to journey with our young people, more inspiring hang outs, Christine - my new EA, our church…

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Opinion
November 16, 2023 | Mike Crudge

Church Life Survey: first response

As the national Church Life Survey data has been released this week, we begin to share our response and engagement with it.

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Opinion
November 11, 2023 | Robert Davidson

Pondering: The historical context for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

This opinion piece provides some historical context and views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as some resources.

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News
November 5, 2023 | Baptist NZ

Hui 2023 in photos | 3

Here's a snapshot of what went down at the Baptist National Hui 2023 on Friday night and Saturday!

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News
November 3, 2023 | Baptist NZ

Hui 2023 in photos | 2

Here's a snapshot of what went down at the Baptist National Hui 2023 on Thursday night and Friday!

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News
November 2, 2023 | Baptist NZ

Hui 2023 in photos | 1

Here's a snapshot of what went down at the Baptist National Hui 2023 on Thursday!

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Articles
October 30, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: God in our Hui

In humility and unity, may we get lost in God’s bigness, comforted by his presence, and courageous in our decision making.

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Opinion
October 26, 2023 | Kevin Robertson

Salt of the earth: The birthday

I’m still challenged by my friend’s obedience to the ‘go’ from his Father. This was the reason for our season of friendship. Where is your…

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Articles
October 24, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: We are Christ’s church

As we head toward National Hui, it is important that we acknowledge we are Christ's church and call out for his help - that we…

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Articles
October 19, 2023 | Geraldine Crudge

A mechanism to ensure our people and places are safe (pre-Hui read: Big Bite 3)

When it comes to ensuring our people and places are safe: “is our ecclesiology [how we do church] fit for purpose in 2023?”

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Articles
October 19, 2023 | Kelly Enright

The morning after (pre-Hui read: Arotahi)

“…it’s time to check in on the steps we have made together.” One year on from the launch of Arotahi!

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Articles
October 19, 2023 | Peter Crow and Wayne Schache

A new way of making decisions together (pre-Hui read: Big Bite 2)

Take a look at why we’re reconsidering the structural foundations for the way we as Baptists interact and make decisions together.

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Articles
October 19, 2023 | Ethan Miller

He Rito: The future of the church (pre-Hui read: Our young people)

“One of the greatest roles of God’s people is passing the torch of faith from one generation to the next.”

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Articles
October 19, 2023 | Luke Kaa-Morgan

He Koronga Maatou – We have a dream (pre-Hui read: Baptist Māori)

"...to see all Māori become lifelong followers of Jesus, flourishing and positively transforming their whānau, community and the world in which we live".

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News
October 18, 2023 | Baptist World Alliance

Standing in Prayer for Israel and the Palestinian Territories

Prayer is the most important action we can take at this time. Please join with Baptists around the world in prayer using the prayer guide…

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Articles
October 18, 2023 | John Tucker

A Baptist way to make decisions (pre-Hui read: Big Bites 1-4)

“As Baptist churches, how do we make decisions? Or, more importantly, how should we make decisions? What does the Bible say?”

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Articles
October 17, 2023 | Charles Hewlett & Wayne Schache

An alignment of our assets for gospel renewal (pre-Hui read: Big Bite 4)

"For us to bring renewal to people and places we must wisely steward the many wonderful gifts God has entrusted to us."

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Articles
October 16, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Courageous decisions

Praying for our farmers, introducing Christine Stride! - newly appointed Executive Assistant to our Baptist National Leader, gathering with the Māori governance rōpu...

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Opinion
October 14, 2023 | Brendan Donnell

Pondering: A response to ‘Governance of our tribe’

“Using a bird sanctuary as a metaphor for the church, I can’t help but feel there is still a pecking order for access at our…

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Articles
October 12, 2023 | Christa McKirland

A posture of humility for difficult conversations (pre-Hui read: Big Bite 1)

“The Triune God of grace has brought us into the divine family and, in humility, has invited us to collaborate in the ministry of reconciliation…

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Stories
October 10, 2023 | Beulah Wood

Olwyn Dickson (nee Brown) Born 1940

Her creativity shone in designing celebrations, the women’s organisations that were active in the late 20th century, and her international women’s work with the Baptist…

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Articles
October 9, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Breaking the status quo in the Upper South

Our God is alive and active and is clearly working through faith communities in the Upper South Regional Association.

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Events
October 4, 2023 | Mike Crudge

Listeners’ choice awards 2023

Hey listeners (or future listeners), is there a podcast show or particular episode that you loved? Vote now for your favourite show or episode on…

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Events
October 3, 2023 | Olwyn Dickson

Global Worship Service 2023

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

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Opinion
September 30, 2023 | Julie Osborn

Pondering: Why few women are senior pastors in Baptist churches

“As sole pastor, for over a decade now… I have faced challenges. Some challenges are unique to our specific location, some due to being single…

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Opinion
September 26, 2023 | Ken Keyte

Pre-election reflection: Gospel view of poverty

What is a Gospel view of the world, and how does it help me decide who I will vote for?

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Opinion
September 22, 2023 | Jessica McKnight

Pre-election reflection: Encouraging people to vote

From a fellow Gen-Z: “if you have enough effort to care, you can tick a box. And if you don’t care, think again. If we…

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Stories
September 21, 2023 | Marion Coote

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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Stories
September 20, 2023 | Jacqui Caetano

Becoming one

What could associating with the international congregations that rent our church buildings look like?

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Education
September 19, 2023 | Michael Rhodes

Pre-election reflection: seeking the welfare of the city when the empire is listening

Expand the biblical texts we engage with when approaching political discipleship, to bring greater insight into how we might posture ourselves towards political power.

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Articles
September 18, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Starting with prayer

Be in the room as we shape our future together...

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Education
September 15, 2023 | Grant Harris

Karakia Mutunga | Closing Prayer

Here’s some te reo Māori to try today…

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Education
September 14, 2023 | Grant Harris

Whakapapa | How to introduce your family

Here’s some te reo Māori to try today…

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Articles
September 14, 2023 | Glenn Melville

The development of our External Supervision Support for church leaders

To improve the safe and ethical practices in Baptist churches, much has been happening in the leadership development space…

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Education
September 13, 2023 | Grant Harris

Pepeha

Here’s some te reo Māori to try today…

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Opinion
September 13, 2023 | Jo Hood

Curious: Make a difference

Volunteers are hard to recruit. Yes and no! There are plenty of examples where volunteers flock to sign up. I’m curious – what’s their secret?…

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Education
September 12, 2023 | Grant Harris

Karakia mot e kai | Prayer for the food

Here’s some te reo Māori to try today…

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News
September 12, 2023 | Catharina Siraa

Help determine the mind of Christ for our collective of churches

Every local church votes for our governing representatives at the Annual National Hui in November. Prepare for your church’s vote by reading the profiles of…

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Education
September 11, 2023 | Grant Harris

Karakia Tīmata | Opening Prayer

Here’s some te reo Māori to try today…

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Articles
September 11, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Our leaders

This week, we’re hearing from some awesome leaders, learning a tongikura, reflecting on the Apostle Paul’s spirit of thankfulness, and praying for our young adults.

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Education
September 10, 2023 | Grant Harris

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori | Māori Language Week

This year the theme is “Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori” (Making the Language Strong)…

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Opinion
September 9, 2023 | John Davey

Pondering: Myths about our history

“Ever since I attended a Māori studies class as part of my teacher training in 1989, I have been interested in what really did happen…

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Articles
September 7, 2023 | Andrew Meek

Student accommodation: Chester House – Christchurch Central

If you or someone you know is moving to Christchurch to study, Chester House provides a great place for students to call home.

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Education
September 6, 2023 | Neil Baker

My supervision experience

“We do not learn from experience. We learn by reflecting on experience.”

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Opinion
September 5, 2023 | Andrew Clark-Howard

Pre-election reflection: Vote for your neighbour

“…am I voting for my own interests or in the interests of my neighbour?”

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Articles
September 4, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: God of grace and glory

A new ending date for Charles’ second term as Baptist National Leader | A season for taking ‘Big Bites’ | Introducing our next Baptist Union…

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News
September 4, 2023 | Alan Jamieson

From Ropeholders to Whiria Kids

A proposal for the relaunch of Ropeholders, a programme weaving children into God's work in the world.

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Events
September 1, 2023 | Helen Futter

Empowered to be compassionate consumers

A new short 2-hour course called Compassionate Consumerism looks at human slavery and its history, Bible teaching on the topic, and practical exercises to help…

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Events
August 30, 2023 | Catharina Siraa

BYM Hui, Chaplains Day, Missions Day, Community Ministries Day

Our Baptist National Hui is the anchor point of the annual rhythm for Baptists. Each year there are events that occur before the Hui –…

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Opinion
August 29, 2023 | Kevin Robertson

Salt of the earth: The rest is history

It’s not the romance of the story that impresses me, it’s the reminder that God is so intimately woven into our stories as the God…

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Articles
August 27, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Carried

...despite the circumstances I find myself in, my God is present and intimately engaged in my reality...

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Articles
August 25, 2023 | Jonan Castillon

Reflections on perpetuating Oamaru Baptist Church’s founding anniversary celebrations

How does a Baptist church recovering from a diminished membership and ministry slump celebrate its 140th Founding Anniversary?

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Events
August 24, 2023 | Dan Mazengarb

Good governance and fruitful stewardship

Our local church elders groups and boards have a huge and complex job. Christian Savings is hosting three day-long conferences to help resource and support…

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Articles
August 24, 2023 | Geoff Dixon

Student accommodation: Baptist Student Hostel – Palmerston North

If you or someone you know is moving to Palmerston North to study, BSH (Baptist Student Hostel) offers a great Christian environment for students.

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Stories
August 22, 2023 | Erik Schilperoort and Kathryn Heslop

God at work in people’s lives

There was not a dry eye in the whole place, and some of the stories were just incredible!—of God at work in people’s lives.

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Articles
August 21, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Where do we place our confidence?

We’re saying farewell to Kathryn Heslop, hearing ways God speaks, praying for Manipur, planning Baptist National Hui events. Also, here’s why we can have confidence…

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Stories
August 18, 2023 | Rob Bellingham

The Bible as a poem

A member of Rotorua Baptist Church has released a 1000-page poetic interpretation of the complete Bible. He tells us about his book and inspiration…

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Articles
August 17, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop

People centred leadership: Conclusion

When I consider the characteristics unpacked in this series, I can’t help but return to the life of Jesus. Jesus was centred on people.

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Opinion
August 16, 2023 | Jo Hood

Curious: Revealing Jesus

To be confident in our quest to reveal Jesus, I’m curious – is there something that can guide us?

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Events
August 15, 2023 | Marina and Peter Young

Hope & healing for men after abortion

Marina and Peter Young of Windsor Park Baptist Church provide compassion and support for those impacted by abortion. They want others to be aware of…

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Articles
August 14, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: God speaks to us

New Zealand Baptists, let us listen carefully for our Heavenly Father’s voice…and be encouraged :)

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Articles
August 9, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop

People centred leadership: Partnering

Leaders today, if you need to grasp one thing, it is this: our greatest strength does not come from the individual, but from the collective.

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Articles
August 7, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Changing the future

A lot has gone down in the last week - shaping the future of our Baptist movement.

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Opinion
August 5, 2023 | Paul Askin

Pondering: How many chaplains does the church really need?

Let’s see the churches welcome chaplaincy in from the cold, someplace out on the fringes, and then let’s send the church, a multitude of trained…

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News
August 3, 2023 | Charis Fotheringham

Help modern slavery law get cracking this week.

We invite you to sign the open letter calling the government to stop delaying modern slavery legislation.

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News
July 31, 2023 | Chris Berry

Update: 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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Articles
July 31, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: I look expectantly to the future

Following the Baptist World Alliance conference, overseas adventures and hip replacement surgery, here's the 'what's happening' from our Baptist National Leader.

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Opinion
July 28, 2023 | Kevin Robertson

Salt of the earth: Heroes

Have I become so institutionalized working ‘in’ the church that I have forgotten that the ‘good shepherd leaves the ninety-nine and goes hunting for the…

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Education
July 27, 2023 | Lisa Woolley, Judy Matai’a, Fred Astle, Emma Stokes and Michael Rhodes

The housing and cost of living crisis: Understanding issues and responses

In this Carey Conversation recording we hear from leaders at Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga as we seek to better understand the scope of this crisis and…

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Events
July 25, 2023 | Rachel Sangster

Intergenerate

Not long until Intergenerate! Read some of the intergenerational discipling vision behind this event and how you can be a part of it.

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Opinion
July 21, 2023 | Jo Hood

Curious: A new way to think about team

I’m curious about how teams work together. Would working as a discipling-focused team rather than a task-focused team have benefit?

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News
July 20, 2023 | Peter Foster and Charles Hewlett

Opening Golden Sands Baptist Church building

Sharing the joy of Golden Sands Baptist Church’s new building in Pāpāmoa, Tauranga.

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Articles
July 19, 2023 | Bradley Nicolson

Getting to know…Bradley Nicolson

This week we are getting to know Bradley Nicolson, General Manager of Oxford Terrace Baptist Church’s Kānuka Hopestill Limited.

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News
July 17, 2023 | Catharina Siraa

“Excuse me, are you the President?”

Nominations are currently open for the role of President of the Baptist Union of New Zealand. What is this role, and who could be nominated?

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Articles
July 14, 2023 | Helen Brereton

Reviewing the ethics of our leaders

Did you know our pastors, chaplains, kaiārahi Māori, and ministry and mission leaders have ethical principles and guidelines they commit to upholding? These are being…

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Articles
July 13, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop

People centred leadership: Honouring

God instructs us to honour and respect all people. To treat them with high esteem, to show consideration toward them, and to grasp how truly…

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Stories
July 13, 2023 | Beulah Wood

Anne Turley (nee Churcher)

Anne Turley was the first paid, full-time, woman Pastoral Assistant in the Wellington Baptist Association. That proved to be one of several preludes to her…

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Stories
July 11, 2023 | David Ee

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award celebrates 60 years in New Zealand

Hear David’s story of persistence and achievement, Christian community support, and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award – all alongside living with dyspraxia.

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News
July 7, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Update from Norway: Highlights of Day 4

What’s on our National Leader’s mind after another day with the BWA in Stavanger?

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Stories
July 7, 2023 | Kerry Brewerton

Venison distributed across North Canterbury

Nearly a ton of free meat was given out through Rangiora Baptist Church’s community trust.

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News
July 6, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Update from Norway: Highlights of Day 3

Miroslav Volf, Niger Baptist Churches, and a new Vulnerability Index…

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Education
July 6, 2023 | Catharina Siraa

Why do people want to be on our Assembly Council?

With nominations now open for our governing group (Assembly Council), we find out what is involved, and why some current members want to be part…

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News
July 5, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Update from Norway: Highlights of Day 2

The work of Te Hāhi Iriiri o Aotearoa applauded at the Baptist World Alliance gathering for the Resolution on Dignity and Justice for Indigenous Peoples…

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News
July 4, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Update from Norway: Highlight of Day 1

Currently our National Leader, Charles Hewlett, is in Norway representing us at the Baptist World Alliance gathering. Day 1 highlight: the four mission fields...

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Events
July 2, 2023 | Jan Ozanne

Stuck for Matariki celebration ideas?

More ideas from Ōtūmoetai Baptist Church on how to celebrate Matariki in an intergenerational way.

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Events
June 28, 2023 | Sandra Gordon

Invitation to Caversham’s 150th

This year Caversham Baptist Church is celebrating its 150th year. We invite all past and present people associated with the church to join us as…

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Opinion
June 27, 2023 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: Coping with change

“We’re not at the mercy of change, but rather we’re at the mercy of a loving God who is holding us and bringing about his…

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News
June 26, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: The good work within you

Our National Leader's update: "And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally…

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Events
June 25, 2023 | Odele Habets

A call to prayer: People who have ceased attending church

Today Odele Habets prays for people who have ceased attending church. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer…

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Events
June 24, 2023 | Roi Nu Maran

A call to prayer: Baptist women in positions of leadership

Today Roi Nu Maran prays for Baptist women in positions of leadership. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to…

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Opinion
June 24, 2023 | Christa McKirland

Pondering: Women can’t be pastors?

The decision to not let women be pastors is settling for less when we were made for so much more. Christa McKirland reflects on the…

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Events
June 23, 2023 | Fololi Lologa-Iosua

A call to prayer: Relationships

Today Fololi Lologa-Iosua prays for relationships. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer from our women.

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Events
June 22, 2023 | Helen Brereton

A call to prayer: The women of Carey Baptist College

Today Helen Brereton prays for the women of Carey Baptist College. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer…

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Events
June 21, 2023 | Iunisi Katoa

A call to prayer: Those under pressure to conform

Today Iunisi Katoa prays for those under pressure to conform. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer from…

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Articles
June 21, 2023 | Blue Bradley

Getting to know… Blue Bradley

In this edition we are getting to know Blue Bradley, who is many things including Director of Northern Easter Camp, and an elected member of…

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Opinion
June 21, 2023 | Kevin Robertson

Salt of the earth: Mongrel

In this column Kevin Robertson shares stories of salty people, inspiring us to imagine something we haven't thought of before, or helping us taste something…

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Events
June 20, 2023 | Julie Polglaze

A call to prayer: Those suffering loss and grief

Today Julie Polglaze prays for those suffering loss and grief. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer from…

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Opinion
June 20, 2023 | Jo Hood

Curious: Saltiness or fruitfulness

What's the difference? Jo shares stories of salt and fruit in ministry.

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Events
June 19, 2023 | Chris Beales-White

A call to prayer: Cultural inclusion

Today Chris Beales-White prays for cultural inclusion. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer from our women.

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News
June 19, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: What NZ Baptists are known for

May New Zealand Baptists be known for their love for Jesus, their hunger for the scriptures, their commitment to the local church, and their confidence…

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Events
June 18, 2023 | Emma Stokes

A call to prayer: Openness to God

Today Emma Stokes prays for openness to God. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer from our women.

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News
June 15, 2023 | Paul Cossey

Pentecost Sunday Motueka style

The overwhelming feeling was one of unity between the churches…

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Events
June 15, 2023 | Te Kapa Rautaki and Luke Kaa-Morgan

Baptist Hui-ā-Māori registration form

Online registration form is ready for all who are coming to the Baptist Māori-ā-hui 14-16 July 2023.

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Articles
June 14, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop

People centred leadership: Attentive

Be attentive to the good in the lives of those around you and show appreciation for it. For there is perhaps no greater motivator than…

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Articles
June 11, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: a prayer for unity across our movement

Our National Leader's update: youth leaders training events | Pasifika leaders | 'Being Baptist' training | Learning from pastors | Upper South Association | another…

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Events
June 9, 2023 | Ravi Musuku

Praying with the President on Zoom

I would like to pray with our Baptist whānau across the nation on Zoom every second Monday night of the month, starting from 12th of…

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Articles
June 8, 2023 | Kelly Enright

A hand—carved placement

With our 3-6 month global placements, you can use your God-given skills for good alongside our overseas partners. Check out our placement list!

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Articles
June 7, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop

People centred leadership: Inclusive

Diversity is a gift that enables us to develop and grow, to challenge our ideas and rethink our positions.

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Articles
June 6, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: The Mainland is awesome

Our National Leader's update: A great time in the south, a mentor remembered, background comms development, youth update, 'mana', prayer, and people centred leadership.

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Opinion
June 3, 2023 | Mike Crudge

Pondering: Governance of our tribe

"In my opinion, our Assembly Council must have the diversity ‘around the table’ that reflects the future we strive to imagine for the Baptist ‘tribe’…

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Stories
June 2, 2023 | Beulah Wood

Nell Jones (née Helen Gillanders) 1898–1975

Nell learned the Bru language and gave the first known sermon in Bru language. She followed that with Scripture translation and hymns.

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Articles
May 31, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop

People centred leadership: Responsive

Responsive leadership requires us to first understand the needs of those we lead, and then to lead in a way that actively seeks to meet…

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Articles
May 29, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Ever-present God

When are you closest to God? Where are you? What are you doing?

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News
May 26, 2023 | Kelly Enright

Flex your missional muscles with CareyLocal!

Be formed for your role in God's mission with CareyLocal - study FREE next semester with a group of 10 friends from your faith community!

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Opinion
May 25, 2023 | Kevin Robertson

Salt of the earth: Grandpa

Kev the Rev's column shares stories of salty people, inspiring us to imagine something we haven't thought of before, or helping us taste something differently.

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Articles
May 24, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop

People centred leadership: Attuned

Being attuned to another means that we can truly empathise with that person. We see them, we tune into their emotions, we seek to understand…

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Opinion
May 23, 2023 | Jo Hood

Curious: Needed and known

How can we make it easier for families to connect into a new space?

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Articles
May 22, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: The people in your week

I've seen Colossians 1:29 (I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ's mighty power that works within me) outlived, and I have come to…

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Events
May 19, 2023 | Charis Fotheringham

You gotta see this!

The Way of the Raukura landed on the harmony of people of every race standing together in such a way that we did stand together…

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Opinion
May 18, 2023 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: A ‘laying-down’ culture

Love and willingness to lay things down must become our way of doing things.

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Articles
May 17, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop

People centred leadership: Introduction

No longer do we rely on the knowledge and expertise of the leader to confidently direct the best course of action. Instead, we pivot towards…

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Events
May 16, 2023 | Te Kapa Rautaki and Luke Kaa-Morgan

Baptist Hui-ā-Māori 2023

This video is a Zoom recording to all Baptist Māori by Josie Te Kahu, Leonnie Motu, Ray Totorewa, Matt Renata – of Te Kapa Rautaki,…

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Articles
May 14, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: The Spirit of God is active!

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

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Education
May 9, 2023 | Mellissa Powell and Morgan Theakston

Not just waiting for modern slavery law

2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse. Here’s what we can do to prevent these supply chain disasters in the gap of…

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News
May 8, 2023 | Jan Ozanne and Lizzie Moore

WAY2GO – A children’s ministry training event coming near you!

Connect and discuss the key foundations of our ministry with children and their families.

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News
May 3, 2023 | Glenn Melville

Centre for Lifelong Learning Celebrates 7th Birthday!

To celebrate, Lifelong Learning is giving away the resource “Focus on prayer: Learning to talk to God when you’re suffering, or angry, or furious, or…

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News
April 27, 2023 | Roi Nu Maran

Why should we pray for an imprisoned pastor in Myanmar?

Roi Nu Maran, pastor at Waiheke Island Baptist Church, is from Myanmar and is Kachin. She calls us to pray for a prominent Baptist leader…

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Opinion
April 19, 2023 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: Changing our culture

Culture impacts us in ways we are often unaware of, so when we talk about change, we must also talk about culture.

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Opinion
April 18, 2023 | Jo Hood

Curious: Flourishing or floundering

In this new monthly column!: What does witness look like in a team with a community-facing connection point?

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News
April 17, 2023 | Kelly Enright

Arotahi has overseas donor status!

Arotahi can now offer charitable receipts on most qualifying donations! Check out how to take advantage and get a 33% tax rebate.

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Articles
April 14, 2023 | Shelley Motu'apuaka

Getting to know…Shelley Motu’āpuaka

This week we are getting to know Shelley Motu'āpuaka, Chair of the Northern Baptist Association and recently called Sole Pastor at Whangārei Baptist Church.

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Articles
April 13, 2023 | Rachel Murray

How do you define leadership?

Are our definitions hindering or nurturing potential leaders?

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Events
April 12, 2023 | Jo Rasmussen

The Way of the Raukura – A Parihaka Musical

This must-see musical takes the stage at Auckland's Bruce Mason Centre from May 18-21! Here's how it came about...

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News
April 11, 2023 | Reti Ah-Voa

Fundraising update – Northern flood relief

How much have we raised, where has it gone, and how can those impacted access the Northern Flood/Cyclone Response Fund?

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

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 8, 2023 | Mike Crudge

Easter Camps: on now!

Our four Easter Camps around the country are in full swing. Please pray for all the young people present...

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Events
April 7, 2023 | Andrew Maude & Jody Kilpatrick

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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Events
April 5, 2023 | Simon Fordyce

Tribute to a long-serving pastor

Pastor Nigel Scott and his wife Wendy have completed 20 years of faithful service at Waikanae Baptist Church. A celebration was held recently to acknowledge…

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Articles
April 4, 2023 | Jan Ozanne

Getting to know…Jan Ozanne

Get to know Jan Ozanne, Family Pastor at Ōtūmoetai Baptist Church and Children and Families coach for the Bay of Plenty & Eastland Baptist Association.

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Articles
April 3, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: God at work among us

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

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Events
April 1, 2023 | Catharina Siraa

Are you sleepwalking in your faith?

Baptist churches nationwide invite congregants to wear pyjamas to church on Sunday, 16 April 2023, for a gold coin donation.

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Stories
March 30, 2023 | Glenn Melville

Christian Social Entrepreneurship

Bruce and Ann Borquist are passionate about community development. In April they are going to be sharing what they have learnt about Christian Social Entrepreneurship.

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Articles
March 29, 2023 | Catharina Siraa

Who do we invite into our spaces?

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

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Events
March 28, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

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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Articles
March 28, 2023 | Sophie Bond

Connecting communities through kai

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

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Articles
March 26, 2023 | Heather Roberts

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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Articles
March 26, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Whakawhanaungatanga

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

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Opinion
March 22, 2023 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: 2023 will be different

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

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Articles
March 21, 2023 | Martyn Barrett and Raewyn Moodie

A holiday gem for Baptists

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

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Articles
March 20, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Inspiring leaders

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

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Stories
March 16, 2023 | Heather Roberts

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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Stories
March 14, 2023 | Bernard Verna

Eastview Electronic Junk Project steps in

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

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Articles
March 13, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Gold get-togethers

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

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Stories
March 8, 2023 | Gloria Hakkens

Kapiti Schoolbags of Love

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

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Articles
March 6, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

Charles Mail: Passionate about youth

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

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Articles
March 2, 2023 | Chris Bullen

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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News
March 1, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

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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Articles
February 26, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

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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News
February 24, 2023 | Mike Crudge

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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News
February 23, 2023 | Reti Ah-Voa

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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Events
February 21, 2023 | Chris Donaldson

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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Articles
February 20, 2023 | Charles Hewlett

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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News
February 16, 2023 | Charis Fotheringham

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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Stories
February 13, 2023 | Andrew Baldwin

Clean-up Sunday

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

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Articles
February 10, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop

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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News
February 9, 2023 | Charis Fotheringham

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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Stories
February 8, 2023 | Helen Brereton

Waitangi Day commemorated at Nelson Baptist Church

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

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Stories
February 7, 2023 | Alan Jamieson

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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Articles
February 3, 2023 | Chris Lee

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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News
February 3, 2023 | Reti Ah-Voa

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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News
February 2, 2023 | Chris Berry

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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Stories
February 1, 2023 | Sandra Gordon

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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News
January 31, 2023 | Reti Ah-Voa

Auckland Severe Weather and Floods

The Northern Baptist Association are working to assist our Auckland churches. Several had property flooded by Friday’s extreme weather event. Please pray and support as…

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Stories
January 30, 2023 | Beulah Wood

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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Stories
January 30, 2023 | Mary Tallon

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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News
January 27, 2023 | Baptist NZ

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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Articles
January 26, 2023 | Kelly Enright

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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News
January 25, 2023 | Kim Peters

Our five focuses

An update from Canterbury Westland and Top of the South Baptist Associations for 2022.

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News
January 20, 2023 | Reti Ah-Voa and Rick Pierce

Partnering in ministry across the motu

An update from the Northern Baptist Association for 2022.

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Articles
January 19, 2023 | Rachel Murray

Getting to know…Rachel Murray

This week we are getting to know Rachel Murray, Regional Leader of the Otago & Southland Baptist Association.

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News
January 18, 2023 | Dan Mazengarb

A full dividend to all shareholders

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

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Stories
January 16, 2023 | Clayton Riddle

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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January 13, 2023 | Mike Crudge

Our comms: a new place to launch from

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

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Articles
January 12, 2023 | Alan Jamieson

Getting to know…Alan Jamieson

This week we are getting to know Alan Jamieson, General Director of Arotahi.

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Stories
January 12, 2023 | Beulah Wood

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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News
January 11, 2023 | Heather Ameye-Bevers and Monique Lee

Diversity brings richness

An update from Co-Chairs of Baptist Women, Heather Ameye-Bevers and Monique Lee, for 2022.

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Articles
January 9, 2023 | Keith Harrington

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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News
January 6, 2023 | Das Premadas

The value of diversity to bringing gospel renewal

An update from the Multicultural Ministries Advisory Team for 2022.

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News
January 5, 2023 | Charis Fotheringham

The Audio Drawer

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

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Articles
January 4, 2023 | Angus Budge

Getting to know…Angus Budge

This week we are getting to know Angus Budge, Baptist Assembly Council member and Pastor at Rotorua Baptist Church.

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Opinion
January 1, 2023 | Kelly Enright

New year reflections from the cell

Reflecting on a new year’s poem by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Kelly from Arotahi sets the scene for this new year…

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Stories
December 27, 2022 | Sonia Groes-Petrie

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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Articles
December 25, 2022 | Ravi Musuku

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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December 20, 2022 | Peter Foster

Every baptism is worth a massive celebration

A 2022 update from Waikato and Bay of Plenty & Eastland Baptist Associations Regional Leader Peter Foster.

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Articles
December 19, 2022 | Emma Wells

Getting to know…Emma Wells

This week we are getting to know Emma Wells, Youth Pastor at Whakatāne Baptist Church and member of the Baptist Women’s Board.

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Stories
December 12, 2022 | Debbie Spackman

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 9, 2022 | Kerry Brewerton

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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Stories
December 8, 2022 | Nicola Mountfort

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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December 7, 2022 | Mike Warring

Ngāti ikatonga

A 2022 update from Lower North Island Baptist Association Regional Leader Mike Warring.

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Opinion
December 6, 2022 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: Remembrance

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

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December 5, 2022 | Rachel Murray

Poised to consider and launch new ministry in the region

A 2022 update from Otago & Southland Baptist Association Regional Leader Rachel Murray.

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Stories
December 1, 2022 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the month: Nancy Squire 1941-2023

Nancy was the first woman as Regional Director of Baptist Social Services and the first woman employed on the teaching staff at Carey Baptist College.

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November 30, 2022 | Charles Hewlett

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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News
November 29, 2022 | John Tucker

Three particular requests for help

An update from John Tucker, Principal of Carey Baptist College, for 2022.

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November 28, 2022 | Scott Muspratt

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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Stories
November 25, 2022 | Zach Bartley

What makes me weep: our response to the rainbow community

What makes you weep? Zach Bartley, Youth Pastor at Petone Baptist Church, shares his response.

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News
November 24, 2022 | Myk Habets

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 23, 2022 | Wayne Schache

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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Stories
November 22, 2022 | Jonathan Robinson

“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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Articles
November 21, 2022 | Christa McKirland

Getting to know…Christa McKirland

This week we are getting to know Christa McKirland, Lecturer in Systematic Theology at Carey Baptist College.

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News
November 17, 2022 | Sandy Kerr

Māori, Pākehā and Tauiwi in our Baptist whānau

An update from Te Kapa Rautaki for 2022.

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News
November 17, 2022 | Karen Warner

Robust leaders

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

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News
November 16, 2022 | Charis Fotheringham

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

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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November 13, 2022 | Alan Jamieson

A united focus on Christ

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

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Reviews
November 10, 2022 | Martin Baldwin

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
November 9, 2022 | Charles Hewlett

“…present everyone fully mature in Christ…”

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

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Stories
November 8, 2022 | Melissa Wilson

What makes me weep: The 1 in 4

What makes you weep? Melissa Wilson, Senior Pastor at Beachlands Baptist Community Church, shares her response.

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November 5, 2022 | Charis Fotheringham

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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News
November 4, 2022 | Charis Fotheringham

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

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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Opinion
November 1, 2022 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: Third space

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

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Articles
October 31, 2022 | Karyn and Ross Woodhouse

Suicide: The grief of those left behind

The phone rings; it is a mum who shares with us that her 17-year-old son has recently taken his life. She is shattered. The family…

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Stories
October 28, 2022 | Debbie Spackman

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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News
October 27, 2022 | Helen Brereton

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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News
October 21, 2022 | Peter Foster

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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Education
October 20, 2022 | Karen Warner

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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Articles
October 17, 2022 | Samuel Schuurman

Getting to know…Samuel Schuurman

This week we are getting to know Samuel Schuurman, a Baptist chaplain in the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

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Events
October 13, 2022 | Baptist Women

A VICTORIOUS LIFE – Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer – Nov 11

Starting on October 15th with a worship service, continuing for 40 days of prayer, and then finishing up with the Day of Prayer itself on…

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Stories
October 13, 2022 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the month: Reti Ah-Voa

Reti Ah-Voa has worked as human resources manager for a Middle East international mission agency, studied and guided students at Carey Baptist College, and is…

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Stories
October 12, 2022 | Sarah

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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Articles
October 10, 2022 | Charles Hewlett

Getting to know…Charles Hewlett

‘Getting to know...’ is a new column where we discover more about our Baptist whānau, meeting someone in our team of 40,000 in each post.

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Stories
October 5, 2022 | Sophie

Discernment part 1: Grieving KTown

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

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News
September 30, 2022 | Nicola Mountfort

Carey’s carvings

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

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News
September 29, 2022 | Nicola Mountfort

2 new lecturers for our college!

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

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News
September 27, 2022 | Kelly Enright

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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Stories
September 21, 2022 | Keith Harrington

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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News
September 14, 2022 | Monique Lee

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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Events
September 13, 2022 | Baptist Women

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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Articles
September 12, 2022 | Mike Crudge

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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Events
September 8, 2022 | Mike Crudge

You are welcome to Hui 2022

The annual Hui of our churches and faith communities is something special to be part of. What is it and why do we do it?…

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Stories
September 7, 2022 | Rachel Sangster

Alpha on Sunday mornings?!

Read about how Riccarton Baptist Church replaced their Sunday morning church services with breakfast and the Alpha course.

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Stories
September 6, 2022 | Raewyn Moodie

Good news from Mount Albert Baptist Church

See what happens when one person gets intentional about making connections in their community. Who do we have on the fringes of our church community…

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News
September 5, 2022 | Chris Chamberlain, Charles Hewlett and Glenn Melville

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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Stories
September 1, 2022 | Julie Osborn

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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Stories
September 1, 2022 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the month: Bev Holt 1941-

Bev ran youth work in the 1970s and 1980s and became the Baptist Youth Ministries’ National, Director, creating a lively and highly effective sector.

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Events
August 24, 2022 | Dale Campbell

Baptist voices at The Justice Conference 2022

The Justice Conference 2022 is just over a week away: Saturday 3 September, and it almost looks like a Baptist NZ event with so many…

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News
August 22, 2022 | Chris Chamberlain

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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Stories
August 20, 2022 | Kathryn Heslop

“COVID? Who cares about COVID. Look what is happening to our precious son!”

Kathryn Heslop shares how illness has impacted her son and how the church can genuinely love and care for family members struggling with their health.

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Stories
August 18, 2022 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the Month: Annette Denholm 1941-

Annette Denholm made her mark in the churches where she and her husband Barry served, and later was the third female President of the Baptist…

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Stories
August 17, 2022 | Charis Fotheringham

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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Opinion
August 10, 2022 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: Embracing change

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

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Education
August 9, 2022 | Jenny Lee

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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News
August 8, 2022 | Beulah Wood

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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Stories
August 4, 2022 | Grace Ellis

How two sponsored children met, fell in love and moved to New Zealand

Danny and Joyce are part of Eastgate Christian Centre. They were both sponsor children in the Philippines and are now both living in Auckland. Hear…

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Articles
August 3, 2022 | Ian Wright

Mentored in pastoral prayer: Roland Browning

Reflections of how a pastor mentored a young person through modelling pastoral prayer and the significance of challenge through discipleship.

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News
August 2, 2022 | Steven Goulstone

Sunday church service turns into free bike fix-up

Sunday mornings aren’t just for sermons and worship songs at Wellington South Baptist Church. See how they partnered with a local bike fix-up/repair/swap charity to…

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Education
August 1, 2022 | Charles Hewlett and Jonny Weir

“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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News
July 27, 2022 | Mike Crudge

Invitation to share your COVID-19 vaccine beliefs

Christian participants from evangelical churches in New Zealand are being sought to explore their ideas, beliefs and views surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Articles
July 21, 2022 | Dave Tims

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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News
July 19, 2022 | Kelly Enright

The dream job?

Are you or someone you know looking for a job that is people-facing with global travel, invigorating, rich, and meaningful? This could be it! Come…

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News
July 17, 2022 | J. Merritt Johnston

We care about racial justice and violence in Ukraine and Myanmar

Baptists care about the state of war, violence, and political unrest in the countries of Ukraine and Myanmar, as well as global racial justice.

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Opinion
July 12, 2022 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: Diverse and together

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

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News
July 12, 2022 | Graeme Woodfield

Blood is life

We celebrate with Graeme Woodfield, a member of Orakei Baptist Church, for being recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours this year for his service to…

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Articles
July 8, 2022 | Phil Halstead

Reconnecting as church: Timeless strategies and bowling a beamer

“How should churches journey with folks who are hurting due to the COVID pandemic as they begin to gather again?”

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Stories
July 2, 2022 | Beulah Wood

Bubbling with new opportunities

Currently back from Bangladesh, what have Cindy and Ross Meyer been up to, and what’s next for them?

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Articles
June 30, 2022 | John Tucker

The gospel and racism

To what extent should we as Christians engage with difficult questions of race and racism? What does the Bible say about race and racism?

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Events
June 28, 2022

Xtend 2022

Xtend is more than just a camp, it’s an opportunity for your life to change! Hear from Allie, Dave, Katya, Rob, and Callum about their…

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News
June 23, 2022 | Baptist NZ

The Baptist NZ app

Have you heard about Baptist NZ’s new app? It’s a hub for churches across NZ to connect, encourage and resource one another through the sharing…

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Stories
June 21, 2022 | Kelly Enright

I think I would’ve liked Uncle Eric

He recognised that his faith community was missing an opportunity to be in mutual relationship with a people group that God had created; a people…

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Opinion
June 19, 2022 | Mark Day

Is Big Good? A MEGA question

Mark Day, a Baptist pastor in Hamilton, reckons with our devotion to ‘bigger is better’, and hopes for revival: “the making of a disparate people…

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Articles
June 16, 2022 | Tiaki Leathers and Rachel Sangster

Rachel and Tiaki talk Matariki: God, family, injustice and tradition

Listen in on two people, Tiaki and Rachel, tangata whenua and tangata Tiriti, chatting about the coming season of Matariki, including the prophet Amos who…

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News
June 14, 2022 | Rachel Murray

Regional Hui highlights: Otago and Southland

Rachel Murray shares some highlights from the Regional Hui held at the Catlins River Ridge Retreat, 26-28 May 2022.

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Education
June 9, 2022 | Kelly Enright

Matariki gathers people together

NZBMS has provided a bunch of Matariki resources to help faith communities honour and celebrate the season.

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Opinion
June 8, 2022 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: Reconnect

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

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News
June 8, 2022 | Kelly Enright

Happy Birthday The Loyal Workshop!

It's been 8 years since the inception of The Loyal Workshop; a whānau of talented artisans crafting handmade, high-quality leather goods in the heart of…

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Stories
June 5, 2022 | Jan Ozanne

Matariki Celebration at Ōtūmoetai Baptist Church

Jan Ozanne is Family Pastor at Ōtūmoetai Baptist Church. In this article read about how they celebrated Matariki in 2021 – it might give you…

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Events
May 31, 2022 | Jo Hood and Elyse Stubbington

Matariki – a time to look beyond

Matariki is a gift to the Church of Aotearoa. It is a celebration of relationship, acceptance, remembrance, invitation, hospitality, and delight. This is not just…

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News
May 30, 2022 | Julie Chamberlain

Regional Hui highlights: Upper South Island

Julie Chamberlain shares some highlights from the Regional Hui held at Glenroy Lodge Baptist Camp, Canterbury 25-26 May 2022.

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Education
May 30, 2022 | Michelle Bruce

Benefiting from structures of oppression

As Christians we are called to “learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless and plead the widow’s cause” (Isiah…

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Education
May 25, 2022 | Jonathan Robinson

Who’s on your fridge? A crucial moment to act

How can we work towards a safer and fairer world for all God’s children? Right now, the New Zealand government is considering legislation that will…

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News
May 22, 2022 | Kelly Enright

Vaini Village report (Tonga eruption relief)

Working with the Pacific Leadership Forum, NZBMS were able to send NZD$8000 to the village of Vaini on the island of Tongatapu. Through the kind…

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Opinion
May 11, 2022 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: Expect new things

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

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News
May 3, 2022 | Chris Chamberlain

Assembly Council update

This is the May 2022 update from Assembly Council. These will become regular updates letting you know what we're up to, the things we are…

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Opinion
April 17, 2022 | Alan Jamieson

Easter Sunday in the megachurch

Before I started to pray, I made a silly mistake: I looked at the Stuff newsfeed. The fourth headline down depicted the demise of another…

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Opinion
April 13, 2022 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: Send me!

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

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Stories
March 31, 2022 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the Month: Janet Donald 1819-1892

Janet Donald was a prime mover in the commencement of the first Baptist church in Auckland, on Wellesley Street, and took the same initiative to…

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Stories
March 28, 2022

Glen Eden and Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga

Visionwest Community Housing addresses the issue of homeless in New Zealand by providing safe, warm, and quality, rental accommodation for low-income families who cannot access…

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Opinion
March 24, 2022 | Tim Palmer

Red-orange-green light: a pastor, a church and unity in Christ

Tim Palmer, Senior Pastor, Franklin Baptist Church shares his journey in a local church as they seek to navigate the vaccination discussion, as they listen…

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Events
March 22, 2022 | Glenn Melville

What’s next? Church on the other side of Omicron

The last two years of COVID-19 have been deeply disruptive, both for society and for the church. Many Christians have drifted away from regular engagement…

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Stories
March 10, 2022 | Steven Goulstone

Imagining a gender equal world: our experience of Women’s History Sunday

Imagining a gender equal world: our experience of Women's History Sunday

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Opinion
March 9, 2022 | Rick Pierce

Updraft: Inspiring gospel renewal

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

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Opinion
March 7, 2022 | Andrew Clark-Howard

Has the time come to act?

In this opinion piece Andrew Clark-Howard continues the dialogue on mandates, vaccinations, protests and theology.

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Opinion
February 18, 2022 | Mark Day

The other half of what we owe each other

Andrew Clark-Howard’s assessment of the anti mandate protest (What we owe each other: freedom, protest, and responsibility) draws upon excellent resources from Bonhoeffer on freedom.

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Education
February 16, 2022 | George Wieland

Biblical principles for churches wrestling with vaccine mandates

Recently, John Tucker, Principal of our theological college (Carey Baptist College) received an email from one of the leaders in our movement of churches, asking…

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Events
February 15, 2022 | Beulah Wood

Women’s History Sunday, 6th March 2022

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

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Opinion
February 13, 2022 | Andrew Clark-Howard

What we owe each other: freedom, protest, and responsibility

We’ve all seen it; the images and videos on our screen of people gathering to protest at parliament with a rather bewildering array of placards…

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Stories
February 2, 2022 | Beulah Wood

Women’s History day and woman of the Month: Elinor Thornton 1867-1946

Elinor Thornton (nee Wilson) was a preacher/evangelist in her 20s and early 30s. After marrying Guy Thornton, they served together in several Baptist churches and…

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Stories
February 1, 2022 | Beulah Wood

Women’s History day and Woman of the Month: Merrilyn Withers 1951 –

Merrilyn was best known for her work among youth in her local church, regionally, and nationally. She was greatly loved and looked up to by…

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January 17, 2022 | Karen Warner

Re-imagining registration

“Managing change” and “learning to pivot” are phrases we’ve become familiar with over the last year. Probably more than we would actually have liked! While…

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January 1, 2022 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the Month: Anne Brown 1916-1990

Anne Brown and her husband Royston served as missionaries in India in what became East Pakistan, later Bangladesh. After serving there before, during and after…

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December 20, 2021 | Rebekah Kilpatrick

The End of Life Choice Act: the practicalities

What actually happens in the process of assisted dying? In this article we hear from GP Rebekah Kilpatrick who unpacks the approximately 40 hours of work…

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December 16, 2021 | Donna Denmead

The End of Life Choice Act: being a carer

The caring of a person who has made the choice to end their life through physician assisted dying is now a possibility in New Zealand.…

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December 16, 2021 | Jonathan Robinson

The End of Life Choice Act: what does faithful Christianity look like?

Assisted dying became legally available on 7 November 2021. Continuing on in this series of articles to resource and support our churches at this time, pastor and scholar Jonathan…

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December 14, 2021 | Pakuranga Chinese Baptist Church

Local church made a cheesy Covid safety video (And we love it!)

Pastor Albert Tang at Pakuranga Chinese Baptist Church mentioned on social media: “Just sharing the video we produced for information and clarification for returning to…

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December 14, 2021 | Lynne Taylor

Caring for each other helps in many ways: churches respond to the pandemic

Human beings need many things to survive and to thrive. In addition to our obvious physical needs, self-determination theorists point to three things that are…

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December 14, 2021 | Lynne Taylor

Caring for each other helps in many ways: churches respond to the pandemic

An earlier version of this article was published in the Otago Daily Times on 15 October 2021. Reproduced with permission. Lynne Taylor is Researcher for…

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December 14, 2021 | Simon Williams

Not vaccinated: a pastor’s personal opinion

Simon Williams is a pastor at Kaiapoi Baptist Church. The opinions expressed here are his own. View more opinion on Baptist magazine.

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December 11, 2021 | Daphne Marsden

Responding to the #MeToo movement—with a message from Jesus and the Samaritan woman

Is sexual abuse an issue for the church in 21st Century Aotearoa New Zealand? In this long-form article Daphne Marsden, one of our pastor/scholar/authors shares…

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November 28, 2021 | Lew Meyer

God’s hands and feet—Community Chaplaincy

“I value every opportunity to be God’s hands and feet where possible” says Beryl Diack, Community Chaplain of Eastside Baptist Church in Invercargill.

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November 22, 2021 | Emily MacKay

Wrapping women in aroha: Still Water Scarves

Two years ago, a small group of women from Palmerston North Central Baptist Church, inspired by a message by Tearfund during missions month, set up…

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November 17, 2021 | Phil Halstead

The End of Life Choice Act: pastoral responses

Assisted dying became legally available on 7 November 2021. Our lecturer in Pastoral Care and Counselling, Dr Phil Halstead, begins this series of articles to…

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November 7, 2021 | Gareth Jones

An individual’s Christian response to a vaccine mandate in the workplace

Vaccination mandates and the workplace: Are Christians in the firing line? Gareth Jones attends Dunedin City Baptist Church and is Emeritus Professor in Anatomy at…

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November 6, 2021 | Rick Pierce

Emerging from a lockdown response to a global pandemic

Rick Pierce, works for the Northern Baptist Association as a Network Pastor, Health & Development. Here he shares some ways local churches can respond as we…

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November 3, 2021 | Deborah Makarios

Justice like a river: immigration and prayer

Deborah Makarios of Epuni Baptist Church asks “Who is my neighbour?”

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November 3, 2021 | Alison Sheeran

Ormiston Community Baptist Church ladies celebrate the 2021 Day of Prayer

In theme, Marguerite Carter spoke to us about ‘Courage’, Poh took us through the 4 projects we fundraise for this year and we prayed for…

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November 2, 2021 | Ken Keyte

Cross-shaped unity for church through the COVID-19 Protection Framework

Since the Government’s announcement about the COVID-19 Protection Framework, my mind, like that of many pastors, has been occupied by what this will mean for…

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November 2, 2021 | John Tucker

Carey unveils new look

Carey Baptist College launched its new branding on 2 November 2021. As Principal John Tucker explains, the new look is a reflection of its values…

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November 1, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the Month: Marjory Gibson McSaveney 1942-

Rev Marjory Gibson was one of the first women who served in various ministry roles: assistant pastor for Whanganui Central Baptist 1981-86, dean of MISSIONZ…

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November 1, 2021 | Gareth Jones

An open letter to the unvaccinated in the Christian community

Gareth Jones attends Dunedin City Baptist Church and is Emeritus Professor in Anatomy at the University of Otago. He has written this letter to Christians…

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November 1, 2021 | Andrew Clark-Howard

Amidst the lockdown struggle: cracked open by joining together

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November 1, 2021 | Gareth Jones

Taking responsibility for health is not at odds with worship

This article was first published in the Otago Daily Times on 25 October 2021. Reproduced with permission.

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October 27, 2021 | Charles Hewlett

Worth giving your life for

Charles Hewlett asks Baptist pastoral leaders the question: “Is pastoral leadership worth giving your life for?” Watch their response in these short videos...

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October 25, 2021 | Laurie Guy

666 and the COVID-19 pandemic

A Baptist pastor asked last week if we would provide something on why the COVID-19 vaccine should not be considered the ‘Mark of the Beast’. Our very own retired Carey Baptist…

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October 21, 2021 | Howard Webb

We need much more time to talk on Sunday

Living through this pandemic, what are we most looking forward to about getting back to in-person church services on Sunday morning?

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October 20, 2021 | Alan Jamieson

Time for action—what comes after staying at home and rolling my sleeve up?

As a follow on from last week's opinion piece: Vaccinations and the local church: Seven views on the current situation, Alan Jamieson, General Director of…

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October 20, 2021 | Barry Denholm

Freedom and responsibility—thoughts from a retired pastor

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October 18, 2021 | Naomi Cowan

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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October 17, 2021 | Jonathan Melville and Raewyn Moodie

A journey toward all-age discipleship

Jonathan Melville in conversation with Raewyn Moodie about how Ohoka Congregation Rangiora is on a journey toward all-age discipleship.

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October 10, 2021 | Mike Crudge

Vaccinations and the local church: Seven views on the current situation

What we have done is seek a variety of perspectives at this time on the vaccinated/not-vaccinated discussion as New Zealand soon ends lockdowns in favour…

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September 30, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the month: Emma Beckingsale 1870-1955

After two years studying Bengali, Emma arrived in Chandpur, on the huge Lower Meghna River, south of Dhaka, to do medical work...

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September 23, 2021 | Charles Hewlett

Understanding your Neighbourhood: Conversations with Charles Hewlett

This is the webinar recording of the final in this 3-episode series (22 September 2021) where Charles Hewlett (Baptist National Leader) talked with Lynne Taylor…

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September 20, 2021 | John Tucker

COVID, government and individual soul liberty—a pastor’s question answered by the Principal

One of our Baptist pastors had a theological question. Our college Principal, Dr John Tucker answers this below.

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September 13, 2021 | Naomi Cowan

Mental wellbeing for leaders in lockdown

In 2020, as New Zealand was in its first lockdown, it was important to remind ourselves that this was a marathon, not a sprint. We had…

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September 13, 2021 | Paul Askin

Coming out of crisis

In 2020 after coping with COVID restrictions for some time, Paul Askin shared these words of encouragement in living through crisis.

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September 11, 2021 | Mike Crudge

The future of ministry and mission—Mike Crudge

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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September 10, 2021 | Christine Saywell

The future of ministry and mission—Christine Saywell

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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September 9, 2021 | Richardson Lau

The future of ministry and mission—Richardson Lau

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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September 8, 2021 | Donna Denmead

The future of ministry and mission—Donna Denmead

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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September 7, 2021 | Dave Tims

The future of ministry and mission—Dave Tims

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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September 6, 2021 | Jamie Li

The future of ministry and mission—Jamie Li

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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September 6, 2021 | Mike Crudge

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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September 5, 2021 | Cliff Thompson

The future of ministry and mission—Cliff Thompson

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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September 4, 2021 | Jonathan Edmeades

The future of ministry and mission—Jonathan Edmeades

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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Opinion
September 3, 2021 | Helen Geddes

The future of ministry and mission—Helen Geddes

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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September 2, 2021 | Chris Chamberlain

The future of ministry and mission—Chris Chamberlain

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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September 1, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the Month: Muriel Larsen (nee Crafts) 1935-2013

A missionary in Maharashtra, India, Muriel was weakened by polio contracted in her first years overseas. Nevertheless she stayed on the field working on building…

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September 1, 2021 | Kate Dunstan-Brown

The future of ministry and mission—Kate Dunstan-Brown

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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August 31, 2021 | Grant Harris

The future of ministry and mission—Grant Harris

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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August 31, 2021 | Phil Halstead

Pastoring in a bubble

This piece was first shared with Baptist church leaders in April 2020 as New Zealand was transitioning out of Level 4 COVID-19 lockdowns.

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August 30, 2021 | Fiona Beals

The future of ministry and mission—Fiona Beals

What is God saying to you and to others? What will future ministry and mission look like? What things need to remain the same? What…

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August 30, 2021 | Michael Rhodes

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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August 24, 2021 | Mike Crudge

Baptist churches sharing lockdown resources

With Aotearoa New Zealand in COVID-19 lockdowns again, one of our Regional Leaders, Reti Ah-Voa was quick to seek Sunday online gathering resources from within…

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August 24, 2021 | Kathryn Heslop

Lockdown from the perspective of a working Mum

This story was first shared in April 2020.

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August 1, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the Month: Hazel Drew Smith 1919-2003

Hazel served with the NZBMS in East Pakistan (Bangladesh) and Tripura, India from 1947 to 1965. In 1975, aged about 56, She married a Baptist…

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July 20, 2021 | Sandra Gordon

Gospel Stories—Sandra Gordon

How I would love to share a story that sounds like something from Acts: a miraculous healing or a story of complete transformation as happened…

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July 20, 2021 | Jonathan Ayling, Jonathan Robinson and Mike Crudge

Two Christian views on the proposals against incitement of hatred and discrimination

The New Zealand Government is proposing changes to strengthen and clarify the protection of people from discrimination against aspects of their identity, such as ethnicity,…

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July 14, 2021 | Simon Currie

Gospel Stories—Simon Currie

Part of Lifepoint’s vision statement is that we would be an authentic family sharing God’s love. One of our members befriended a work colleague who…

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July 6, 2021 | Sue Avery

Gospel Stories—Sue Avery

Here at Connect in Blenheim Gospel Renewal in our neighbourhood has come from individuals deliberately inviting the Holy Spirit’s presence into their community and then…

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July 1, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the Month: Pauline Stansfield 1939-

Pauline Stansfield became a paraplegic at age 29 in an accident. After becoming a nurse tutor and practicing for some time, Pauline then worked in…

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June 29, 2021 | Karen Schilperoort

Gospel Stories—Karen Schilperoort

Gospel Renewal in a Hospice context happens when space is created for patients or families to take the opportunity to ‘say words that need to…

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June 22, 2021 | Sophie, NZBMS

Gospel Stories—Sophie

In March 2021 we had a season of 12 Days of Gospel Stories. We’re now reproducing these stories here for all to see and be…

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June 15, 2021 | Santhosh George

Gospel Stories—Santhosh George

Santhosh shares how the church can be more than a place of generosity but can also inspire generosity in communities.

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June 10, 2021 | Linda Grigg

Iosis appoints Māori development leader

Iosis recently appointed its first Māori development leader. Teina Mita, formerly the Iosis counselling and men’s development team leader, took up the new role on…

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June 8, 2021 | Jonan Castillon

Celebrating eight years of Multicultural Response Ministry

We thank the Lord God Almighty for giving us the Multicultural Response Ministry and sustaining us in the past eight years.

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June 8, 2021 | Adele Vannathy

Gospel Stories—Adele Vannathy

I want to tell you about a guy called Sam. Sam comes from a background of drugs and drug dealing as being the only way…

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June 2, 2021 | Alan Jamieson

The vaccine choice—Part 4: Your sphere of influence

Soon you will be offered a vaccine. A few of you already have been; some of which have gladly accepted, others of whom have politely…

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June 1, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the Month: Mere Pou 1922-1991

Mere was the first Māori appointed for full-time Māori ministry within the Baptist church. She was supported in this by both the local church and…

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June 1, 2021 | Alan Jamieson

The vaccine choice—Part 3: The vaccine divide

Soon you will be offered a vaccine. A few of you already have been; some of which have gladly accepted, others of whom have politely declined. And…

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Stories
June 1, 2021 | Rowen Durward

Gospel Stories—Rowen Durward

Rowen shares the journey towards freedom of a young man at her church...

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May 31, 2021 | Alan Jamieson

The vaccine choice—Part 2: Why join the herd?

Soon you will be offered a vaccine. A few of you already have been; some of which have gladly accepted, others of whom have politely…

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May 30, 2021 | Alan Jamieson

The vaccine choice—Part 1: Looking back

Soon you will be offered a vaccine. A few of you already have been, some of which have gladly accepted and others of whom have…

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May 26, 2021 | Jay Win Meads

Gospel Stories—Jay Win Meads

December 2020 saw Robyn being baptised in our church...Her faith journey was not an easy one...

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May 19, 2021 | Andy Beales‑White

Gospel Stories—Andy Beales‑White

Andy explains how gospel renewal in his current ministry season is about young people rediscovering Jesus for who he is.

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May 12, 2021 | Karen Molloy

Gospel Stories—Karen Molloy

Karen talks about Jesus showing us the way through pain and towards life again.

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May 10, 2021 | Dave Tims

A story of pātaka kai

Something that COVID-19 brought to our attention were the kai needs (food insecurity) of people in our neighbourhood. New Zealand has 1:5 children living in…

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May 9, 2021 | Jonathan Ayling

Battered, bruised, beautiful feet

For the modern, western Christian, the picture of running is often a positive one. Perhaps it is a few kilometres on a Saturday morning to…

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May 5, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the Month: Raema Low 1939-

From being a missionary nurse in Nepal, Raema returned to New Zealand with TB of the kidney in 1979. She recovered, and later became the…

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May 5, 2021 | Emma Wells

Gospel Stories—Emma Wells

Emma shares how gospel renewal overflows... When we allow ourselves to be renewed by the gospel it creates opportunities for our communities to be renewed…

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April 22, 2021 | Alison Sheeran

Women’s History Sunday celebrated at Ponsonby Baptist Church

As we trod as pilgrims the path to Easter, Ponsonby Baptist people also celebrated Baptist Women’s History month.

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April 15, 2021 | Baptist Women and Moreen Sharp

Amelia Gavidi (1959-2021)

The Immediate Past President of the Baptist Women of the Pacific, Amelia Gavidi, has suddenly passed away. She was a woman of joy and faith,…

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March 31, 2021 | Rachel Roche

Being the (well-washed) hands & feet of Jesus

This is the most exciting time, as we are part of a movement responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in a positive life‑giving way. The history…

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March 31, 2021 | Wendy Budge

A centurion reflects one year on

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March 20, 2021

Iosis celebrates 15 years

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March 1, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Women’s History Month: Joan Milner 1921-2018

Joan Milner was the first Baptist full-time worker among Māori. She was based in Lower Waikato—Waiuku and Pukekohe and marae nearby.

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February 6, 2021 | Chris Chamberlain and Charles Hewlett

“You will be my witnesses”

Charles Hewlett and Chris Chamberlain reflect on why, from a leadership and a governance perspective, we are re-examining the way we communicate as a movement.

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February 6, 2021

Sizzling sausages for Jesus

While some spent the last hours of 2020 winding down, Paihia Baptist Church volunteers were busy cooking 18kgs of onions and buttering 25 loaves of bread.…

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February 6, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Stories worth celebrating

A chance to celebrate past women leaders will come in March 2021. Historians recognise that often women’s history was not written or recognised, so this…

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February 6, 2021 | John Tucker

Partnering with the Chinese Christian community

For 21 years Carey has delivered in Mandarin an NZQA‑accredited diploma in theology. That diploma programme will conclude in 2021. As a result, Frances Leung…

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February 6, 2021

New Lionel Stewart scholar

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February 6, 2021 | Linda Grigg

Myth busting!

One of the most popular parts of the Baptist magazine throughout its existence has been the stories about churches and individuals in the Baptist family. And…

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February 6, 2021 | Alan Jamieson

Our global future

NZBMS General Director Alan Jamieson shares his thoughts on the context we, as a missional Baptist movement, may soon find ourselves in.

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February 6, 2021 | Sophia Sinclair

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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February 6, 2021 | Jonathan Edmeades

Following Jesus into the future

Our world is a profoundly different place from what we imagined it would be 12 short months ago. In the midst of this context of…

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February 6, 2021 | Baptist Magazine Staff

A new direction

The Baptist magazine is the official publication of the Baptist Churches of New Zealand. Late last year, the Baptist National Centre advised subscribers that it…

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February 1, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Women’s History Month: Pat Preest 1928-2014

Pat Preest was the first woman ordained by the Baptist Union of New Zealand and served as a hospital chaplain. “Because my Lord Jesus Christ…

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February 1, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Women’s History Month: Vivienne Boyd, DBE., 1926-2011

Vivienne Boyd received a knighthood for her highly active contribution in community and public affairs nationally. She was a loyal Baptist throughout her life and…

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February 1, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Women’s History Month: Kate Edger (later Evans) 1857-1935

Kate was the first woman in New Zealand to gain a university degree and the first in the British Empire with a BA, so demonstrating…

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February 1, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Women’s History Month: Rosalie Macgeorge 1859-1891

Rosalie was the second missionary from New Zealand, the first sent beyond the Pacific, and the first missionary sent by the New Zealand Baptist Missionary…

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January 24, 2021 | Murray Noble

5 reasons why you should care about the World Watch List

The World Watch List ranks the top 50 most dangerous places to be a Christian. But why does it matter?

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January 24, 2021 | Tim Hodge

Navigating Tough Texts

Navigating Tough Texts is Harris taking 57 texts from the Gospels and Acts, and a further 66 from the Epistles and Revelation, and using his…

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January 5, 2021 | Beulah Wood

Woman of the Month: Dr Nola Ivory 1904-1988

Dr Nola Ivory was the first woman doctor in the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society (NZBMS), serving from 1931 to 1961. She superintended two hospitals,…

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December 24, 2020 | Jonathan Ayling

High Treason

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December 13, 2020 | Grace Curtis and Vince Kilpatrick

SENDing 2020

Amidst a year of lockdowns and cancelled events it was an extra special occasion for Carey students and staff to celebrate our Ministry Training graduates…

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December 13, 2020 | Alastair Hall and Patsy Way

Getting COVID creative

Many churches hold Light Parties or other Halloween alternative events on or around the 31st October. In Auckland, with memories of a second lockdown still…

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December 12, 2020 | Rodney Duncan

Recognising long service

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December 12, 2020

Visionwest’s 30 years of service

Visionwest Community Trust recently celebrated 30 years of community service with a VIP morning tea and book launch, held in the Glen Eden Baptist Church…

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December 12, 2020

Redemptive Family

Howard Webb, founder of the ministry Love Your Neighbour and co-leader of church@onetwosix, a Baptist church plant in Pt Chevalier, recently launched his first book, Redemptive Family. 

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December 11, 2020 | Baptist Women

“Setting the Captives Free” Giving to International Baptist Work

In Ghana, a couple of Baptist pastors fought against the plight of young women enslaved in the age-old practice of trokosi.

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December 11, 2020 | Naomi Q

“Just Kai” released 2020 Christmas guide

Buying guides for Christmas slave-free grocery shopping

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December 6, 2020

7 ways to get the best out of a mission interview

This column provides information and encouragement to help church mission committees promote mission within our churches. 

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December 5, 2020

Have yourself a very mission Christmas

It’s easy to think of mission as only overseas or ‘out there somewhere’. But mission can be done wherever you are, right now—in your neighbourhood,…

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December 5, 2020 | Wendy Joyes

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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December 5, 2020 | Alan Jamieson

Christmas Angel 2020

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December 5, 2020 | Lisa Woolley

The challenge to do something

The current economic climate presents churches, particularly those with active community trusts, with amazing opportunities to speak into the social concerns facing New Zealand today. I’ve…

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December 5, 2020 | Greg Liston

Kingdom come

Each time we say the Lord’s Prayer, we ask for God’s Kingdom to come. This is not just a prayer of hope for the future,…

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December 5, 2020 | Baptist NZ

Local Gatherings 2020—Kanohi ki te kanohi

It has been a pleasure for our leaders to visit regions around the country to connect and share our vision with churches...This is a summary…

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December 5, 2020 | John Catmur

Becoming a Punua Pākehā

At Hui 2019, John Catmur was awarded the Lionel Stewart scholarship. He planned to use the scholarship for advanced studies in te reo Māori and…

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December 5, 2020 | Charles Hewlett

Gospel renewal in my neighbourhood

The Baptist Union of New Zealand is a collective of faith communities bringing gospel renewal to people and places in our local neighbourhoods. But how…

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Stories
December 1, 2020 | Naomi Q

Woman of the Month: Amelia Randall 1844-1930

Amelia Randall’s life was like that of the servant with ten talents, who while receiving a lot, made a lot more out of it. But…

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Stories
November 29, 2020

Meet Bronwyn Owens—community patroller

Bronwyn Owens is the children and families pastor at Kumeu Baptist Church. She is also a volunteer for Nor-West Community Patrol. This is her story.

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Opinion
November 29, 2020 | William HC

5 things I learned about preaching while stacking bread

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Stories
November 24, 2020 | Sarah Tahere

The Way of the Raukura

On 30th November 2020, Mt Albert Baptist Church made history after their senior pastor, Steve Worsley, embarked on a journey to unearth a story, a…

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November 24, 2020 | Linda Grigg

A Gentle Unfolding

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November 24, 2020 | Michael Reddell

Life Is…An ordinary Kiwi reflects

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November 24, 2020 | Rachel Roche

Loss, laughter and love

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November 24, 2020 | Linda Grigg

Relentless Kindness

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November 2, 2020 | Karen Wilson

What do you see?

I am noticing that our eyes are focused on what is right in front of us. But what if we were able to shift our…

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Articles
October 10, 2020

6 ways to reach out to those overseas

This column provides information and encouragement to help pastors and church mission committees promote mission within our churches. 

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October 10, 2020

Celebrating Baptist writers

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October 10, 2020

Meet Steve Withington—health professional

Steve Withington is an elder at South West Baptist Church. He is a health professional and a recent past board member of Christian Medical Fellowship…

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Stories
October 10, 2020 | Janice Norton

A decade at the helm

Alastair McLay was recently farewelled as CAP Centre Manager at Northcote Baptist Church after 10 years in the role. It had been a job that…

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October 10, 2020

Pauline Stansfield receives MNZM

Pauline Stansfield received an MNZM (Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit) award at an investiture ceremony on 21st July 2020, for her services…

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October 10, 2020

Steve & Marijan Trim farewelled

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Articles
October 3, 2020 | Alan Jamieson

Sending post-COVID

Mobilisation is a word often used in the arena of global mission. What it really means is to respond in obedience to God’s call. But…

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Articles
October 3, 2020 | Mark Davie & Brian Brannigan

Church insurance

Mark Davie explains the aims and benefits of the Baptist Insurance Fund and Brian Brannigan of Trinity Baptist Church shares a cautionary tale about the…

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Opinion
October 3, 2020 | Andrew Reyngoud

Community ministry runs deep

Over the last few months, new needs have been springing up in many neighbourhoods throughout our country. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by these,…

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Opinion
October 3, 2020 | Matthew Thornton

Seeking real communion

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Opinion
October 3, 2020 | Jennie Ekigbo

The church & racial justice

Jennie Ekigbo explains what she believes the church can learn from the current movement for racial justice.

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Opinion
October 3, 2020 | Charles Hewlett

Referenda statements

One of Charles Hewlett’s responsibilities as national leader is to represent Baptist churches within the National Church Leaders Aotearoa New Zealand consortium. He shares below…

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September 27, 2020 | Karen Warner

There’s a Happy Moon in my Side

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Opinion
September 27, 2020 | Steve Whittle & Russell Embling

Why church?

Several weeks of online-only services or meeting in small group ‘bubbles’ may have left some wondering whether returning to in-person church attendance is necessary. Steve Whittle…

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September 21, 2020 | Linda Grigg

Touching a nerve

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September 18, 2020 | Michael Reddell

The Essence

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Stories
September 17, 2020 | Caleb Haurua

Haircuts and holy moments: my barber the pastor

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September 14, 2020 | Linda Grigg

I’m Ralph, I’m Dad

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Reviews
September 7, 2020 | Karen Warner

There’s a happy moon in my side

There’s A Happy Moon in my Side helps children unpack their feelings and learn positive ways to deal with the emotions they experience.

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August 28, 2020

PYDT wins fundraising award

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Opinion
August 14, 2020 | Naomi Quirke

Notice opportunities to uphold women

I have sometimes been told that we don’t have significant systemic issues for women in NZ. But in the last week I have seen two…

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August 14, 2020 | Brigitte Crowe

Come Forward!

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Reviews
August 11, 2020 | Tim Hodge

The Final Choice

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Stories
August 9, 2020

From a different perspective

7 habits of highly effective church overseas mission teams Image
Articles
August 9, 2020

7 habits of highly effective church overseas mission teams

Here are seven habits of highly effective church overseas mission teams—check out how well your team is doing.

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August 9, 2020

School life

We love sharing the different ways God is transforming the communities we are a part of. Here we feature two reports.

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August 9, 2020

Lisa Woolley receives an ONZM

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Stories
August 9, 2020

Naomi Cowan receives an MNZM

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Stories
August 9, 2020

Luka’s Little Kitchen

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Stories
August 9, 2020

Contagious generosity

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Stories
August 9, 2020 | The Manurewa Baptist Church family

Loving local

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August 2, 2020

NZBMS & biculturalism—a journey just begun

The first Mission Council meeting of 2020 included a historic and poignant moment as we met with Te Kapa Rautaki, (the Māori Baptist Strat Team)…

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Opinion
August 2, 2020 | Jenny Beck

“Now thank we all our God”

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Opinion
August 2, 2020 | Timothy Lee

My journey into suffering

Just over 10 years ago, Timothy Lee survived a serious mountain bike accident. Now living with tetraplegia, he has learnt a lot about suffering and…

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Opinion
August 2, 2020 | Josie Te Kahu & Andy Shudall

Racism—repentance, reversal & repair

Speaking at an ‘hour of prayer’ event on 18th June 2020 to mark an international stand by Baptists against racism, the general secretary of the…

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Articles
August 2, 2020 | Charles Hewlett

Forming leaders for the future

For local Baptist faith communities to thrive, it is crucial that we have robust leadership. Charles Hewlett interviews Jonny Weir, the director of Ministry Training at…

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Opinion
August 2, 2020 | Christa McKirland

Imitating Christ, earning influence

Christa McKirland, a lecturer in systematic theology at Carey, offers a personal view of church leadership. 

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Articles
August 2, 2020 | Cameron Fisher

4 benefits of a good accounting system

During this time of economic uncertainty, a modern accounting system is important to provide key and timely information to church leaders. Cameron Fisher of CATAS…

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Stories
August 2, 2020 | Donna Denmead

The compassionate confidante

A hallmark of chaplaincy is trust and privilege—privilege to go from complete stranger to trusted confidante of another’s story. In hospice ministry especially, those stories…

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Education
August 1, 2020 | Cameron Fisher

4 benefits of a good accounting system

During this time of economic uncertainty, a modern accounting system is important to provide key and timely information to church leaders. Cameron Fisher of CATAS…

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August 1, 2020 | Kristin and Jono Ward

God + families + outdoors = adventure

One Sunday morning each school term, Eastview Baptist Church does not schedule any Kids’ Club or Sunday School. Instead the children in primary and intermediate…

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Reviews
July 28, 2020 | Ross Banbury

Last Writes

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Stories
July 23, 2020

Meet Elesha Gordon—media chaplain

Elesha Gordon attends Hills Church (Hillsborough Baptist). A former journalist, Elesha now manages Media Chaplaincy New Zealand, an organisation that supports people working in mainstream…

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Opinion
July 21, 2020 | Jonathan Ayling

Overcoming through the Lord of Life

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Opinion
July 19, 2020 | Sarita Divis

Fighting stigma with kindness

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July 1, 2020 | Rangiaruaru Winston Hema

Rangiaruaru Hema—“Pursuing Jesus”

In June 2020, the national administrator for the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, Winston Hema, announced he had changed his name. His decision, he explains,…

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Stories
June 4, 2020

Eastgate launches online op shop

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Stories
June 4, 2020 | Bruce Patrick

Learning from our history

Bruce Patrick examines a dramatic incident in New Zealand’s colonial mission history and the example it gives of the importance of understanding others’ world view perspectives. 

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Opinion
June 3, 2020 | Rebecca Hoverd 

“How’s that working for you?”

How does a young adult in 2020 learn to cope with the stress and anxiety of the world? How do they resolve the unease they experience, and…

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Opinion
June 3, 2020 | Grant Harris

Leadership in lockdown

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Articles
June 3, 2020 | Charles Hewlett

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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Opinion
June 3, 2020 | Greg Liston

Life after lockdown

Two earthquakes and then a massacre in Christchurch. An eruption at White Island. And now a pandemic, a nationwide lockdown, and a massive economic recession.…

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Stories
June 3, 2020 | Tranzsend

Life with COVID

It’s not long ago we had never heard of COVID-19; now the lives of most of the world’s population have been affected by it in…

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Stories
June 3, 2020

Meet Mikayla Williams—volunteer

Mikayla Williams grew up in Hutt City Baptist Church. For the last two years she has volunteered with the Australia/New Zealand division of Dignity Freedom…

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Stories
June 3, 2020 | Raewyn Moodie

Virtual spiritual retreats

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Stories
June 3, 2020 | Christa McKirland

TheoPsych grant

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Articles
June 3, 2020

Alan’s updates

A lot has been happening lately. Alan Jamieson brings us up to date with some of the goings on.

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Articles
June 3, 2020 | Susan Barrett

“The Perfect Picture”

Susan Barrett reflects on the third theme of Prayer and Self-Denial 2020: ‘The Perfect Picture’. Susan served with Tranzsend in South Asia and is a current member of Mission Council.

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Opinion
June 3, 2020 | Mike Crudge

A whole new world of possibilities

On my blog mikecrudge.com I’ve written before about problems with Sunday church services as our primary expression of Christian faith—they can be inauthentic and lacking…

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Opinion
June 3, 2020 | Jonathan Ayling

A politics of heaven

As New Zealand once again enters into an election period, referenda on drugs and death, education policy changes, and the value of family are all…

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Stories
June 3, 2020 | Jacky Gartner, Thomas Hendricks and Martin Armstrong

Tūtaki Taku community meal

What began as a simple room hire has evolved into a vibrant ministry that feeds people physically, socially and spiritually. Jacky Gartner, Thomas Hendricks and…

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Stories
June 3, 2020 | Brian Krum

Easter Camps: from lockdown to long-term faith

Hear how our incredible collaboration and creativity made Easter Camp happen and impact lives during lockdown...

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June 3, 2020 | Brook Turner

COVID-19 & lessons learned about food insecurity

The COVID-19 crisis has seen an unprecedented demand on food banks throughout New Zealand. That’s led VisionWest Community Trust, part of Glen Eden Baptist Church,…

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Reviews
June 2, 2020 | Michael Reddell

Bless You Heart Attack for Being in My Life

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Education
May 1, 2020 | Baptist Women New Zealand

“Women as Leaders” posters

Free posters that display various women of the Bible and their God-ordained roles in their communities and times.

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Reviews
April 29, 2020 | Naomi Quirke

Unorthodox: review

It is very easy to point the finger, and notice where another religion or way of life has limited women – but not notice where…

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April 21, 2020 | Tim Hodge

Centred

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April 16, 2020 | Krista McKirland

Trusting in a Person, not an explanation

Trusting in the Lord and not in my own understanding or explanations of why things are happening as they are enables me to put my…

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Stories
April 1, 2020 | Tranzsend

Seeing people grow

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Stories
April 1, 2020 | Tranzsend

Seeing people encouraged

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Events
April 1, 2020 | NZBMS

2020 NZBMS staff conference

Over New Year 2020, the NZBMS staff conference, held in Hoi An, Vietnam, brought together our NZBMS family for a time of reflection, inspiration and…

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April 1, 2020 | John Peachey

Belmont Baptist feeling blessed

John Peachey shares how MMM New Zealand, a unique ministry of skilled professionals, helped restore Belmont Baptist's rental villa.

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Articles
March 31, 2020 | Patsy Way

A little child shall lead them

Patsy Way was on the pastoral care team at Windsor Park Baptist Church for six years before transitioning to director of their children’s ministry, WindsorKids,…

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Articles
March 31, 2020 | Helen Brereton

Let’s all celebrate!

Helen Brereton believes celebrations—both the events themselves, and the work associated with celebrating—strengthen communities. They do this, she says, by reinforcing a shared identity and…

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Articles
March 31, 2020 | NZBMS

Setting up a church missions programme

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Stories
March 31, 2020 | Lynley Capon

“Mending the Mess”

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Opinion
March 31, 2020 | Andrew Graham

Worship in te reo

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Opinion
March 31, 2020 | Andrew Connolly

Confessions of a sex addiction counsellor

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Articles
March 31, 2020 | Caleb Haurua

Elections for the elect

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Articles
March 31, 2020 | Dr John Douglas

The heart of celebration is reorientation

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Opinion
March 31, 2020 | Ben Carswell

Take them to the cross!

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Reviews
March 31, 2020 | Ross Banbury

Alcohol: A Dangerous Love Affair

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Articles
March 31, 2020 | Rachel Roche

Being the (well-washed) hands & feet of Jesus

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March 31, 2020 | Charles Hewlett

“That’s just the way we do things!” part 2

In the previous Baptist magazine, Charles Hewlett reflected on some of the things he would like Baptist churches in New Zealand to be marked out…

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Stories
March 31, 2020 | Andrew Meek

A God-given opportunity

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Stories
March 31, 2020 | Charles Hewlett

Baptist Leaders’ Retreat 2020

On the 19th and 20th February 2020, 50 Baptist leaders came together for a Baptist Leaders' Retreat centred on the theme ‘That’s just the way…

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Stories
March 31, 2020

Meet Cam Hill—co-founder of Good Neighbour

Cam Hill and his wife Christine attend Bethlehem Baptist Church. He is the community impact manager for Good Neighbour Aotearoa Trust. This is his story.

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Articles
March 31, 2020 | Amy Williams

Breaking down walls

Amy Williams explains why the Mt Albert Baptist Church camp was resurrected and how it helped a congregation of more than 30 ethnicities come together…

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Articles
February 17, 2020 | Kiwii Taranaki, Val Goold, Manaakinui Te Kahu, Wendy Emsley, James and Natua Kaa-Morgan

Ngā Pou Amorangi

Ngā Pou Amorangi (NPA) is a community of learners at Carey who are supporting each other to to serve humbly and competently within Māori and…

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Education
February 16, 2020 | Mike Crudge

5 ways to strengthen your eldership team

One of the most frequent requests to Carey’s Centre for Lifelong Learning (CCLL) is for church eldership resources. Mike Crudge shares five ways to strengthen…

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Opinion
February 16, 2020 | Brian Winslade

Boundaries—do they inhibit or create freedom?

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Stories
February 16, 2020 | Tranzsend

Two reports from Asia

We love sharing the different ways God is transforming the communities Tranzsend is a part of. Here we feature two reports from Asia.

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Articles
February 16, 2020 | Lyn Davis

“Woven Together”

Mission Council member, Lyn Davis, reflects on 'Woven Together', one of the themes surrounding Prayer and Self-Denial 2020.

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News
February 9, 2020 | John Tucker

Come and see

Māori students, together with their whānau, Carey staff and the Manatū Iriiri Māori strategic team, celebrate what God is doing among Māori at Carey Baptist…

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News
February 9, 2020 | Mark Poole

Orewa Baptist celebrates new facilities

On 19th to 20th October 2019, Orewa Baptist Church held its ‘Dedication and Celebration Weekend’ at their renovated facilities located at 2-8 Loop Rd, Orewa.

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News
February 8, 2020 | Christian Savings

Christian Savings

This year Christian Savings (previously Baptist Savings and Development Society) is celebrating 58 years of partnering with churches.

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Articles
February 8, 2020

Round the Table

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Stories
February 3, 2020

Meet Heather Roberts—Just Kai

Heather Roberts and her husband Martin attend Avondale Baptist Church. Together with friends Anna Seccombe and Sarah Woodfield, they formed Just Kai, a group that…

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February 1, 2020 | Lynne Taylor

2018 Census data

The 2018 Census confirmed we now live in a country where less than half the population consider themselves to be Christian. Lynne Taylor says we…

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Articles
February 1, 2020 | Lisa Woolley and Gary Grut

Transform20

The inspiring story of the collaboration between Glen Eden Baptist Church and the community organisation it birthed, VisionWest Community Trust, was told at their Transform18…

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Stories
February 1, 2020 | Wayne Poutoa, Chris Dugdale and Andrew Procuta

A cord of three strands

Small churches’ reach and impact can be multiplied exponentially when they work in partnership with others. ‘The Village’ at Carterton Baptist Church is an example…

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Stories
January 28, 2020 | Rev Jude Benton

In the face of bush fire

Former Carey student Rev Jude Benton shares what it has been like ministering in the midst of the horrific bush fires burning through much of…

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Articles
January 27, 2020 | Charles Hewlett

“That’s just the way we do things!”

What do we want Baptist churches in New Zealand to be known for? If you had to describe the culture of the faith community you…

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Articles
January 27, 2020 | Manuele Teofilo

Conversations are valuable

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Opinion
January 27, 2020 | Grant Harris

Your story counts

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December 8, 2019 | Alan Jamieson

Introducing Alan Jamieson—General Director of NZBMS

At the 2019 Hui, the Baptist Churches of New Zealand inducted Alan Jamieson as the new general director of the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society.

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Articles
December 8, 2019 | Tranzsend

What is Christmas Angel?

Over Christmas each year, NZBMS holds the Christmas Angel Appeal to promote the work that we, as New Zealand Baptist churches, are involved in amongst…

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Stories
December 8, 2019 | Julie Redwood

Carey SENDing 2019

SENDing is a highlight on the Carey Baptist College calendar, as students and staff are celebrated. For the past two years I have been an…

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Stories
December 8, 2019

65, not out

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Stories
December 8, 2019

Fast4—Online Teaching Series

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Events
December 7, 2019 | Fiona Maisey

Hui 2019 – Kia Tupu Whakaritorito

The 137th Assembly of the Baptist Union of New Zealand and the 134th Assembly of the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society (NZBMS) were held 7th…

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Stories
December 7, 2019 | Stephen Parker

Investments bring significant ministry returns

Three Northland projects that received grants from the Baptist Foundation have demonstrated the principle of wise investment and the big difference it can make for…

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Articles
December 2, 2019 | Jan Ozanne & Andrew Brown

Faith formation in the home

How can we raise children and teens to become lifelong followers of Jesus? Family Pastor Jan Ozanne and Senior Pastor Andrew Brown say the process is easier,…

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Articles
December 2, 2019 | Bonnie Robinson

Leading with justice

Throughout Scripture we see God’s call to those who follow him to care for ‘the least of these’, to overthrow oppression, to beat swords into…

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Articles
December 1, 2019 | Steve Davis

Positioned for impact

We’re aware that the church in Aotearoa New Zealand has been in decline for a number of years, but is that the whole story? Steve Davis says…

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Articles
December 1, 2019 | Myk Habets

The end game & the gospel

Have we become too familiar with our own well-worn version of the gospel? Are we willing to proclaim what we actually believe, instead of waffling…

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Articles
December 1, 2019 | Wyatt Butcher

‘Least’ we forget… or neglect

One in four New Zealanders will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Not all will require hospitalisation. Many will recover, few will be cured.1 All…

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Articles
December 1, 2019 | Elke Keeling

mainly music—a worthwhile investment

Last year Elke Keeling undertook a research project with mainly music. It was a work of practical theology, to explore mainly music as a place of spiritual…

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Articles
December 1, 2019 | Charles Hewlett

A New Zealand Baptist vision for church

The Baptist movement’s one great distinctive—and its one great contribution to the wider body of Christ—is its radical vision of the church. Charles Hewlett shares…

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Articles
December 1, 2019 | Lynne Taylor

A faithful friend

Lynne Taylor spent a few years exploring what motivated previously unchurched people to come to faith, and the roles that other Christians and God played…

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Stories
November 26, 2019 | Alexandra Perkins

More than a roof over their heads

The Bays Community Housing Trust was set up in 2004 in affiliation with Long Bay Baptist Church on Auckland’s North Shore. The trust provides quality,…

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Reviews
November 25, 2019 | Janette Busch

The First Kiwi Christmas

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Reviews
November 24, 2019 | Michael Reddell

Pluralism & Peace—The Religions in Global Civil Society

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Reviews
November 24, 2019 | Ross Banbury

In One Spirit

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Stories
October 12, 2019

Meet Suz Holmes—Lead of Brave Love NZ

Suz Holmes is a mother of four beautiful daughters, and a pastor at Manukau City Baptist Church. In 2018 she brought the Brave Love women’s…

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Stories
October 12, 2019 | Gail and Tony Langdon

Shake, Rattle & Roll

Every Wednesday, Napier Baptist Church’s auditorium reverberates with music, songs, haka and laughter. It is all part of the church’s fun-filled ministry Shake, Rattle &…

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October 12, 2019

All aboard

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Stories
October 12, 2019

Amazing Friendship Group

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Stories
October 12, 2019

Mission van crawl 2019

During the July 2019 semester break, nine students from Carey Baptist College, along with an extra friend, toured with Dave Tims of Urban Neighbours of…

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October 12, 2019 | Lindsay Jones

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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Stories
October 12, 2019 | Benhur Matautia

Waihi intergenerational home group

In February 2019 Waihi Baptist Church began an intergenerational whānau home group on a Sunday evening. It started with 14 people but now 40-50 people…

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Stories
October 7, 2019 | Jason and Sandy Watson

Cyclone Gita relief

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Stories
October 5, 2019 | Neil Shaw

The Pied Piper of Putaruru

Neil Shaw is one of those larger-than-life characters who stands out in a small rural town. His background has given him a heart for the…

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Stories
October 5, 2019 | Greg Motu

The spirit of restoration

Greg Motu is the recipient of the Lionel Stewart scholarship for 2019. The scholarship supports Baptist leaders in the pursuit of bicultural reconciliation. He shares…

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Stories
October 5, 2019 | Andrew Sinclair

Caring companions

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Stories
October 5, 2019 | Steve Muir

On your bike!

Steve Muir has purchased 10 e-bikes over the past year and is loaning them long term to Baptist church leaders. The idea behind the project…

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October 5, 2019 | Charles Hewlett

Effective leadership

Charles Hewlett has been thinking about the effective leaders he has had the opportunity to work alongside. He believes that these leaders make a number of similar…

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October 5, 2019 | Brian Krum & Linda Grigg

We need to talk about porn

The porn landscape has meteorically changed. We cannot ignore it because it invades everyday life. Brian Krum says it is time to talk honestly about…

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October 3, 2019

iconz4girlz celebrates 10 years

How Good is the Golden Rule? Learning the Language of Love Image
Reviews
September 29, 2019 | Michael Reddell

How Good is the Golden Rule? Learning the Language of Love

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Stories
September 24, 2019 | Erin Capps

Stone soup

Soup. It’s easy to prepare and serve. It feeds a crowd and fills your belly. Those simple qualities, combined with the desire to promote connection and…

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Stories
September 24, 2019 | Lucy Talsma

Church: grace celebrated

Lucy Talsma reflects on her experience of ‘doing life’ with a family-centred intergenerational home group and what it has taught her about church and grace.

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September 23, 2019 | Andrew Clark-Howard

Murals and malls

Andrew Clark-Howard is a Carey Baptist College student on placement with Urban Neighbours of Hope in Randwick Park, a subdivision in the Auckland suburb of…

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August 13, 2019 | Edmonds Namburi

“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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August 12, 2019 | Paul Thompson

Celebrating the never-ending good news

Paul Thompson had the privilege of representing New Zealand Baptists at the celebrations of 70 years of Baptist work in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Here…

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August 11, 2019 | Melissa Wilson

Hauoratanga young adults camp

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August 11, 2019

Small things matter

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August 11, 2019 | Andrea Page

You can help Baptist Women

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August 11, 2019 | Paul Ungemuth

40 years of Baptist tramping

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August 11, 2019 | Raewyn Moodie

Being ‘messy’ together

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August 11, 2019 | Simon Williams

Refreshment, renewal… and registration

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August 10, 2019 | Baptist NZ

LEAD Conference 2019

LEAD Conference 2019 was a huge success. A record 280 Baptist leaders from around the country attended the event. Hear what a couple of have to…

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August 6, 2019 | Valda Mehrtens

Time for change

Valda Mehrtens writes about Hamilton South Baptist Church’s partnership with an op shop to serve the local community.

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August 5, 2019 | Jackson Kaya Steele Roach

The cutting edge

Twenty-year-old Jackson Roach is the youth leader at Long Bay Baptist Church. Earlier this year he opened a barber shop called 'Fresh Cuts for Freedom'…

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August 4, 2019 | Tunumafono Tracey-Leigh Peters

Our hearts wide open

Law changes made on 1st July 2019 aim to raise the standard and improve the practice of foster care in New Zealand. We asked Tunumafono…

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August 4, 2019 | Blue Bradley

The parable of the pig

Some years ago a small bunch of suburban Christians surveyed their neighbourhood to find out what locals felt was missing. The answer? A sense of…

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August 4, 2019 | Rob Markley

The cuppa of kindness

One wintry morning in 2015 a volunteer leader arrived to set up for Birkenhead Baptist Church’s mainly music. To her surprise she found a man…

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August 4, 2019 | George Wieland

Hosts and guests in the mission of God

Practising hospitality is a basic of Christian life. In Hebrews we are urged to “extend hospitality to strangers”. We get that. But what if there…

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August 4, 2019 | Charles Hewlett

The saturated leader

Charles Hewlett says over the years he has learnt that saturating himself in the love of God is one of the most important things that…

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August 4, 2019 | Stephanie and Brian Bullen

Dropped into the middle

For nine years, ever since a lone Ni-Vanuatu man walked into their service, Kerikeri Baptist Church has had ever-strengthening ties to that Pacific nation. Brian…

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July 18, 2019 | Kevin Robertson

Finding my tūrangawaewae

Kevin Robertson writes of his ‘bicultural journey with a twist’ and how he has found his tūrangawaewae.

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July 17, 2019 | Ross Banbury

Boundaries

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July 17, 2019 | Janette Busch

Big Questions

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June 17, 2019 | Andrew Bollen

Arohanui Rachel

Rachel Murray has announced her decision to stand down from the position of General Director of NZBMS, a position she has held since August 2014.…

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June 17, 2019 | David Allen

“Does God care for these people?”

David Allen, a member of Mission Council, reflects on one of the themes surrounding Prayer and Self Denial 2019: “Does God care for these people?”

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June 17, 2019 | Elizabeth Shearer

Central Baptist’s 125th anniversary

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June 17, 2019 | Russell Embling

BOP Baptist Sacred Hui

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June 17, 2019

Easter Camps

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June 16, 2019 | Tranzsend

Something new. Something exciting. Something valuable.

We love sharing the different ways God is transforming the communities we are a part of. Here are three Tranzsend stories featuring reports from the…

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June 16, 2019 | Greg Hollier

Rock ‘n’ Roll Sunday

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June 16, 2019 | Paul Askin

Reflections from Christchurch on the mosques massacre

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June 16, 2019 | Lauran Bethell

Meet Lauran Bethell—Global consultant

Lauran Bethell is a global consultant on the issue of human trafficking, working with the support of International Ministries, the mission agency of American Baptist…

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June 1, 2019 | Elesha Gordon

A prophecy in paint

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June 1, 2019 | Charles Hewlett

Jesus and my leadership

Charles Hewlett invites us all to examine our relationship with Jesus, especially those who are in leadership roles in the church.

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June 1, 2019 | Steve Davis & Albert Tang

Let the salmon swim!

Second-generation youth and young adults who have grown up within migrant churches often struggle to find where they belong. Is it with their parents’ traditional-style,…

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June 1, 2019 | Myrle Bunn & Grant Harris  

Knit two together

Myrle Bunn and Grant Harris write about the unique collaboration between two Auckland churches, for ministry and mission on Waiheke Island. 

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June 1, 2019 | Nigel Irwin

Many hands, one heart

Jesus’ prayer for unity among his disciples has rung out down through the generations. Nigel Irwin believes this prayer remains in effect to this day.…

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June 1, 2019 | Nick Regnault

#YouAreNotAlone

When we initially commissioned Nick Regnault to write this article, our brief was for him to update us about the pilot refugee scheme in which…

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May 25, 2019 | Dave Tims

A loss of innocence?

The Christchurch mosque shootings on 15th March 2019 tarnished forever New Zealand’s reputation as a low-threat environment. Many commented that the nation had “lost its…

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May 25, 2019 | Gareth Davies

Modelling spiritual disciplines

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May 15, 2019 | Tim Hodge

The Hero from Nithdale Station

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April 14, 2019 | Pete Slaney

Life is worship

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Opinion
April 14, 2019 | Phillip Donnell

All thy works shall praise thy name

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April 14, 2019 | Andrew Urquhart

Meet Andrew Urquhart—Radio/TV announcer

Andrew Urquhart and his wife Johanna attend Māngere Bridge Baptist Church. Andrew is an announcer at Rhema Media, where he co-hosts a radio interview show…

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April 14, 2019 | Steve Muir

Baptist bike ministry

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April 14, 2019

Waitangi Community Fun Day

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April 14, 2019

Te Atatū pātaka kai

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April 13, 2019

100 Years of BBCF

Between 21st and 23rd February 2019, the Bangladesh Baptist Church Fellowship (BBCF) celebrated their centenary. Many people gathered from all over the country and overseas, including…

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April 13, 2019 | Rāwiri Auty

“We’re making a difference.”

Each Baptist magazine edition, in this column, a member of Mission Council reflects on one of the themes surrounding Prayer and Self Denial 2019. This month, Rāwiri Auty reflects on…

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April 7, 2019 | Markus Schonberger

When the Spirit moves… HE MOVES!

At the 2018 LEAD Conference, Markus Schonberger spoke about making room for the Holy Spirit to move during church services. He said, “At times it gets…

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April 7, 2019 | Larissa Tamaseu

God prepares the table

Henderson Baptist Church’s community meal has been running weekly for almost seven years. Larissa Tamaseu shares how it all began when God spoke to her…

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April 7, 2019 | Tina Houser

From the mouths of babes

Every once in a while, a child hits us with a profound thought that comes out of their innocent point of view. It causes us…

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April 7, 2019 | Akang Ko

The impossible God

In 2010 Akang Ko and his wife Xiaoou Tang settled in Palmerston North to make a fresh start. Today he is an associate pastor at…

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April 7, 2019 | Charles Hewlett

Getting to know the new national leader

On 20th February 2019, the Assembly Council together with the Mission Council nominated Charles Hewlett to the position of national leader of the Baptist Churches…

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Opinion
April 7, 2019 | Alan Burnett

Worship—A beautiful Expression!

“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord.” How do you respond to these six words? Alan Burnett reflects on our response to the beauty of God.

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March 22, 2019 | Tim Hodge

Questions & Responses

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March 19, 2019 | Ethan Miller 

We all need a Logan

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March 7, 2019 | Janette Busch

The Train—a Pilgrim Odyssey

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February 17, 2019

Focus webinar series

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February 17, 2019

Memoir encourages forgiveness

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February 17, 2019 | Sue McIntosh

Luisa leaves kindy after 23 years’ service

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February 17, 2019

An unmissable light

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February 17, 2019 | Nigel Irwin

Transformation through unity

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February 17, 2019 | Elesha Gordon

Gathering brings together cultures

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February 17, 2019 | Neil and Barb (Transcend)

New believers

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February 17, 2019

Meet Pete Olds—Navy Chaplain

Pete Olds is a Baptist chaplain with the Royal New Zealand Navy. This is his story.

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February 16, 2019 | Oxford Baptist Church

‘A Night in Bethlehem’

Hear how Oxford Baptist Church transformed their auditorium and hall into a Nativity-themed bustling ‘night market’ that drew around 500 people.

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Articles
February 4, 2019

“Expect great things, attempt great things.”

Each Baptist magazine edition, a member of Mission Council reflects on one of the themes surrounding Prayer and Self Denial 2019. This month, Lyn Davis reflects on “Expect…

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February 3, 2019 | Dave Tims

Making poverty personal

Dave Tims explains why he believes New Zealanders need to wake up to an economic system ingrained in our society, and why Jesus followers should be…

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February 3, 2019 | Linda Grigg

Building for the future

Frank and Zoe Grant led Ōpōtiki Baptist Church, a once dwindling congregation in small-town Eastern Bay of Plenty, on a journey to become a church…

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February 3, 2019 | Matthew Thornton

Faith over feelings

We’ve probably all heard the advice to “follow your heart”. Whilst this advice is well‑intentioned, Matthew Thornton explains why he doesn’t think it is the…

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February 3, 2019 | Jordyn Rapana

A fervour for justice

During World War II, the New Zealand Government appropriated land in Te Kōpua, Raglan, to build an aerodrome. When no longer required for military purposes,…

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February 3, 2019 | Rick Pierce

Re-envisioning discipleship

Many of our Baptist churches are experiencing a declining number of attendees at Sunday services, and a significant reduction in the number of people being…

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January 22, 2019 | Janene Forlong

Fear: a deviation from trust in God

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Opinion
January 22, 2019 | Peter Foster

Baptisms

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January 22, 2019 | Patricia (Pat) Booth

Being a missionary kid

Pat Booth grew up in the 1950s in North-East India, the daughter of NZBMS missionaries Malcolm and Cath Eade. Even though she is now in…

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January 22, 2019 | Michael Reddell

Where Fear Rules

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January 21, 2019 | Michael Reddell

Pat’s India: Memories of Childhood

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January 17, 2019 | Julia Martin

Two Slices of Bread

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Articles
December 2, 2018 | Trevor Geddes

Whatever happened to the team?

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December 2, 2018 | Steve Davis

The multitude from every nation

Steve Davis looks at the advantages and disadvantages of a migrant church constituting as a stand-alone church community, especially in our New Zealand context.

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December 2, 2018 | Craig Vernall

The strength of relationships

At the 2018 Hui, in his last official address as National Leader, Craig Vernall reflected on the importance of relational intelligence in our movement and…

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December 2, 2018 | Greg Liston

Live your best ordinary life

Greg Liston encourages us to slow down, embrace our limitations and rethink what it means to #liveyourbestlife.

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December 2, 2018 | Gay Cochran

Caring for the Caregivers

Tiredness, culture-shock, homesickness—it can be tough living in another country, especially when those you live among are poor and often struggling to survive. As the…

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December 2, 2018 | Rachel Roche

Carey SENDing 2018

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December 2, 2018

Baptist Chaplains’ Retreat Day

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December 2, 2018 | Beulah Wood

The power of the yoke

For her Hui address, our new President, Beulah Wood, drew messages from the remarkable biblical symbol of the yoke. This is an abbreviated version of…

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December 2, 2018 | Peter and Leonora; Neil and Barb; Noah, Miles and Theo; Gary and Heather

Christmas where we are

We ask some of our Tranzsend folk to share a little of what Christmas is like where they are.

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November 22, 2018 | Gwyneth Arnold

Girls’ Brigade turns 90

2018 was the 90th anniversary of Girls’ Brigade in New Zealand, which was introduced to New Zealand through Baptist missionaries, at Caversham Baptist Church. Gwyneth…

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October 7, 2018 | Phil McQueen

Newlands Baptist turns 50

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October 7, 2018 | Elizabeth Jones

Thames Baptist—150 years

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October 7, 2018 | Sue Hodson

Women of Destiny

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October 7, 2018 | Kelly Maude

Matariki in Malvern

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October 7, 2018 | The Justice Initiative

West Papua statement

The Justice Initiative writes about a terrible example of injustice unfolding right on our country’s backdoor, in West Papua, and explains what New Zealand Baptists…

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October 7, 2018 | Adrienne Thompson

He mihi mai he ngākau iti

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October 7, 2018 | Matilda Poasa

Listen up!

Matilda Poasa is a New Zealand-born Samoan, has a Bachelor of Māori Development in Māori Media, and recently completed an internship with the Native American…

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October 7, 2018 | Craig Vernall

One decision or 52?

Change may happen almost imperceptibly over time but we can measure trends. Craig Vernall explains why one of the most worrying changes in our Baptist…

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October 7, 2018 | Paul Askin

He iwi tahi tātou

Paul Askin was the recipient of the Lionel Stewart Scholarship in 2017. The scholarship seeks to encourage New Zealand Baptist pastors to further the work…

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October 7, 2018 | Brian Krum

BYM’s ‘You’re a Gift’ Christmas Challenge

Youth Ministries are collaborating with Life FM and other denominations to create a viral social media sensation of hope and generosity this December.

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October 6, 2018 | Carley (Tranzsend)

The student

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October 6, 2018

Education can change everything

Education can be the key to lifting a person out of poverty and enabling them to create a legacy for themselves and their family. Cindy, with…

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October 1, 2018 | Mark Roques

From Prince Philip to Jesus—joy in evangelism

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October 1, 2018 | Grant Harris

Health. It’s mental.

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Articles
September 30, 2018 | Andrew Brown

The hidden power of the all-age service

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Opinion
August 9, 2018 | Elliot Rice

C. S. Lewis, books and evangelism

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August 9, 2018

Meet Katie Herron—environmentalist

Sixteen-year-old Katie Herron and her family attend Palmerston North Central Baptist Church. This is her story.

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August 5, 2018 | Alan Jamieson & Andrew Meek

Training new missional leaders

Jesus’ main task for the three years of his ministry was training leaders for a new movement, and training leaders remains a crucial task for…

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August 5, 2018 | Russell Watts

Evangelise those most open

In every church Russell Watts has pastored, God has given a different strategy for evangelism. However, in his current position as Senior Pastor at Whangarei Central…

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Opinion
August 5, 2018 | George Wieland

Migration & Mission in Acts & Aotearoa

Aotearoa New Zealand is undergoing profound demographic change. This means, as New Zealand Baptists, we are in a changed—and changing—mission context. How are we to live,…

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August 5, 2018 | Cliff Thompson

“Kia ora, Cuzzy, I’ve saved you a seat”

When Clendon Baptist Church called their pastor’s son to lead them on to the next thing, they were ready for change. Even so, some of…

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August 5, 2018 | Transcend

Prepared in advance

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August 5, 2018

Easter conversion

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Stories
August 5, 2018

A courageous stand

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Opinion
July 23, 2018 | Grant Harris

I want it all, and I want it now

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Opinion
July 23, 2018 | Phillip Donnell

A major modern means of mission

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Opinion
July 19, 2018 | Matthew Thornton

From disillusionment to contentment

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Articles
June 6, 2018

I am doing a new thing…

Through the prophet Isaiah our God says, “See, I am doing a new thing!” (Isaiah 43:19 NIV). Today, he continues to do new things in…

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June 6, 2018 | Peter in East Asia

A party for children with disabilities

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Stories
June 6, 2018 | Jo in South Asia

It’s the small things

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Stories
June 4, 2018 | Brian Krum

An Easter Camp pilgrimage

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June 3, 2018 | Rob Lovatt

Church runs international street food festival

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June 3, 2018

Carey graduation

Carey had their 2018 Graduation at the end of March. Here is a couple of stories...

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June 3, 2018 | John Catmur 

God at work on Makaurau Marae

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June 2, 2018 | Rick Pierce

PressingOn… together

Rick Pierce tells us about a growing initiative called PressingOn, which combines the teaching resources and networking power of seven Baptist churches in Auckland.

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Articles
June 2, 2018 | Delia Edmeades and Helen Vaughan

Health & well-being

In recent years, Cambridge Baptist Church has run four community events to raise awareness of services for seniors and to provide health screening for men.…

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June 2, 2018

Sports chaplain award

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Articles
June 2, 2018 | Daniel Marshall and Emma Melville

Ethical clothing

Emma Melville is a member of the youth group at Glen Eden Baptist Church. She tells us why she has been championing the issue of…

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June 2, 2018 | Judith Smith

Meet Judith Smith—volunteer

Judith Smith attends Caversham Baptist Church. This is her story.

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June 2, 2018 | Stephen Davies

Feet washing

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June 2, 2018 | Elesha Gordon

Hillsborough Bollywood

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June 2, 2018 | John Tucker

Baptist distinctives

What makes Baptists Baptist? John Tucker traces the Baptist vision of church and its value for ministry and mission today. 

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May 15, 2018 | Grant Harris

Confessions of a Pastor

It’s a funny old life being a pastor in my context. I’m in a denomination that has a historical strength about the value of congregational…

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May 11, 2018 | Howard Webb

A church family on a mission—Craig’s story

Church@onetwosix is an experimental church plant supported by Baptists at the site of the former Pt Chevalier Baptist Church at 126 Pt Chevalier Road in…

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May 11, 2018 | Ethan Miller

The lessons never stop

Have you ever noticed the divide between what you think and what you feel?

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April 2, 2018

Meet Fraser Grut—filmmaker

Fraser Grut and his wife attend Titirangi Baptist Church. In December 2016 he embarked on a personal project to film 10,000 people’s dreams. This is his story.

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April 2, 2018

Meet Neil Hamilton—the ‘fire padre’

Neil Hamilton is the Pastor at Beachlands Baptist Church. He is also a recipient of an Honorary Chaplain’s medal from the United Fire Brigades’ Association. This is…

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April 1, 2018

Rotorua Baptist turns 75

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Stories
April 1, 2018 | Colin and Tania in South Asia

Goat project update

We recently reported on the goat project in South Asia—here is the latest update.

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April 1, 2018

Carey welcomes new students

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April 1, 2018 | Dave Tims

Naming the God Image

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Opinion
April 1, 2018 | Ruby Duncan

Don’t be that monkey!

As people of God, how can we understand the hearts of our neighbours? How can we demonstrate a hospitality that tells them they are welcome,…

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Stories
April 1, 2018 | Dean (Jordy) Jordan

Chinese with a dose of Kiwi-ness

Invercargill’s Asian population grew by 170% between 2001 and 2013. People are drawn to Southland because of its low unemployment rates, affordable housing and education…

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April 1, 2018 | Steve Worsley

10 things I wish I’d known about cults

Cults—do you think these were a phenomenon that died out decades ago and only appealed to easily-led people? That’s what Steve Worsley used to think before…

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Stories
April 1, 2018 | Craig Ashby & Karen Warner

We’re all in this together

Craig Ashby reflects on what Alexandra Baptist Church is doing to bring all ages together in intergenerational worship, learning and fellowship.

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April 1, 2018 | Craig Vernall

Faith in fairness?

“Shall we receive the good at the hand of God, and not receive the bad?” asked Job (Job 2:10). Although he meant it rhetorically, it’s a…

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April 1, 2018 | Robyn Mellar-Smith 

Discernment: Seeking the will of God

Discernment is the Christian practice of seeking God’s will when making decisions. Robyn Mellar-Smith reveals findings from her research into this topic in a New…

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Education
March 31, 2018 | Steve Worsley

10 things I wish I’d known about cults

Cults—do you think these were a phenomenon that died out decades ago and only appealed to easily-led people? That’s what Steve Worsley used to think…

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Stories
March 7, 2018 | Rachel White

The Kids’ Box

Earlier this year we were discussing the fact that we currently didn’t have many young families at the church and that our children weren’t visible…

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March 5, 2018 | Jon Coombs

Billy Graham and Gramps

With the passing of Billy Graham there is much to thank God for in terms of his ministry and impact, not only within Christianity in…

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March 5, 2018 | Grant Harris

Stop the hurting

Grant Harris talks about the journey of dealing with pain and the scars left from a history of racism in our world. What can the…

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News
February 7, 2018 | Josie Te Kahu, John Tucker and Brian Krum

‘New’ leaders in the New Zealand Baptist movement

Among the New Zealand Baptist movement’s new leaders with national roles are Josie Te Kahu (President), John Tucker (Principal, Carey Baptist College) and Brian Krum…

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February 7, 2018 | John Catmur, Lorraine Taogaga and Roi Nu Maran

Parihaka reflections: A vision for our country

As part of Hui 2017, delegates watched the documentary film Tatarakihi—Children of Parihaka and were then invited to Parihaka by Te Ātiawa iwi. Here are…

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February 6, 2018 | Peter and Leonora

Community

Peter and Leonora share good news about the overflow effect of discipling in a community in South Asia.

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February 5, 2018 | Heather Ameye-Bevers

Seeing what God is DO-ing

Seven teams of Baptist young people and leaders went on a DO Team mission to Fiji in 2017. This year another six teams are planned.…

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February 5, 2018 | Amanda Bailey, Linda Grigg and Ruby Duncan

More than just a toy story

Franklin Community Toy Library has been serving the Pukekohe, South Auckland, community for more than 20 years. Toy Librarian Amanda Bailey shares how this neighbourhood…

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News
February 5, 2018 | Carey Baptist College

Celebrating Māori achievement

Carey Baptist College celebrates the record-breaking 92% pass rate of Māori students. One is the first Māori student to complete a Master of Applied Theology…

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February 5, 2018 | Sandy Kerr

Te Whare Oranga

Learn more about Carey Baptist College's bicultural journey and plans or a new centre for Māori learning, to be called Te Whare Oranga.

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Articles
February 4, 2018 | Marina Young

Meet Marina Young—founder of Buttons Project

Marina Young and her husband attend Doubtless Bay Christian Centre. Marina is the founder of Buttons Project, which helps bring awareness to the effects of…

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Stories
February 4, 2018 | Jana Branca

Meet Jana Branca—artist

Artist Jana Branca and her family attend Northpoint Baptist Church. In her art she illustrates how "we are all still a work in progress". This…

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February 4, 2018 | Chris Chamberlain

Oxford Terrace rebuild

On Christmas Eve 2017, Oxford Terrace Baptist Church held their first worship services in their new facilities. Hear more about the journey of their rebuild...

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Stories
February 4, 2018 | Alan George

A prayer shop

For one week in November 2017, Paeroa had a prayer shop. All the local churches took part, with Paeroa Baptist Church leading it. It was…

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Stories
February 4, 2018 | Grant Pollock

Church in Action

Grant Pollock, Growth Group Leader at Glenfield Baptist Church, shares how his church turns sermons into actions...

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Articles
February 4, 2018 | Wendy Emsley

Ka tuu, ka rongo, ki te whakapono

At Hui 2017 we were reminded and challenged that some voices are not heard, or hardly heard, in our denomination. Wendy Emsley, former community pastor…

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Articles
February 4, 2018 | CORT

Producing profound change

Almost 20 Baptist trusts provide some form of social housing or emergency accommodation in New Zealand. CORT Community Housing, whose roots lie in Ponsonby Baptist…

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Articles
February 4, 2018 | Lisa Woolley

What God has built

VisionWest is one of the largest not-for-profit community trusts in New Zealand, but it still holds tightly to its faith-based roots and its connection to…

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Stories
January 23, 2018 | Fay Nanai

Judgement day—celebrating transformation

In November 2017, Iosis hosted 40 female judges who preside over Family, Criminal and High Courts in New Zealand and Australia. Hear the stories of…

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Opinion
November 30, 2017 | Charles Hewlett and Mike Crudge

I’m glad you’re not my doctor!

Charles Hewlett and Mike Crudge reflect on the benefits of lifelong learning for Baptist pastors—for the pastors themselves and for the churches they lead.

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Articles
July 3, 2017 | Sarah Vaine and Alan Jamieson

Life in neighbourhood

South West Baptist Church (SWBC) has been on a journey over the last little while, resulting in a church structure that is a bit different…

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Articles
June 8, 2017 | Beulah Wood

God’s upside-down kingdom

Beulah Wood talks about the role and leadership of women in the 'upside-down' kingdom of God.

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Articles
February 4, 2017 | Sarah Harris

God made me lime green

In an earlier post, Sarah Harris reflected on the women who travelled with Jesus. In this article, she considers how the apostle Paul viewed women.

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Opinion
December 13, 2016 | Sarah Harris

What does God think about girls and women?

Sarah Harris, New Testament lecturer at Carey Baptist College, reflects on the predominance of male leaders in churches and discusses God, girls and women.

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Education
November 30, 2016 | Sarah Harris

Gifted and Called: Women walking with Jesus

The Bible tells us about women who were disciples, leaders, teachers, prophets, and preachers. What can we learn from them? Sarah Harris considers some of…

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Articles
November 30, 2016 | Sarah Harris

Gifted and Called: Women walking with Jesus

The Bible tells us about women who were disciples, leaders, teachers, prophets, and preachers. What can we learn from them? Sarah Harris considers some of…

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Articles
September 30, 2016 | Greg Liston 

I believe in the church: joining in with the life of the Trinity

It’s no secret that church attendance is falling. Arguments rage about what we should do to regain the size and status we once had. But…

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Articles
January 31, 2016 | Alistair Reese

Why Pākehā need to know who they are: belonging in Aotearoa

Alistair Reese considers the need for Pākehā to understand who they are and how they belong in Aotearoa New Zealand.