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Fostering connection, identity and a sense of belonging
In her 2025 annual report, Children and Families Catalyst Jan Ozanne shares insights into the journey her team has been on in nurturing faith formation…
Meet our new Children and Families Catalyst
Jan Ozanne is appointed the new Children and Families Catalyst for the Baptist Union.
Are you our next Children and Families Catalyst?
The Baptist Union of New Zealand seeks a Children and Families Catalyst to provide visionary leadership and strategic guidance for our He Rito initiative.
It started with a kiss…
Mainly music Visionary Jo Hood has seen a lot of change in the 35 years since founding mainly music.
Children in church life
How is our faith community shaping children’s experiences and being shaped by children’s participation?
Children in relationship with God
Passing on relational connection as well as knowledge to the next generation.
Inspiring the next missional generation
Our missionary society, Arotahi, has launched its new children’s programme, Whiria Kids! Find church and home resources that help inspire our tamariki for God’s mission.
Parents at the centre of faith formation
Equipping families to disciple their children outside of church children’s programs.
Faith formation in children
The ideas influencing the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of children’s faith.
Upper South’s new Children & Family Ministry Coach
Get to know Steph Wood, the new Children & Family Ministry Coach for the Upper South Baptist Association.
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Together: When children struggle, the church responds
With one in seven children in Aotearoa experiencing material hardship, Baptist churches are invited to stand together for the wellbeing of the next generation.