Articles
Charles Mail: Ever-present God
When are you closest to God? Where are you? What are you doing?
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.
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…
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…
Updraft: A ‘laying-down’ culture
Love and willingness to lay things down must become our way of doing things.
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,…
Charles Mail: The Spirit of God is active!
Our Baptist National Leader keeps us posted on the happenings in faith communities across Aotearoa.
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.
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.
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...
Podcasts

A youth pastor’s experience of serving Rainbow Youth, with Zach Bartley
We’re invited to listen in to one youth pastor’s experience of serving and working alongside Rainbow Youth at youth group. How has this work changed…
Challenging assumptions with Emma Stokes
Nicola Mountfort, Carey Field Education and Internships Lead, talks with Emma Stokes, a lecturer in Bible and Mission at Carey Baptist College. They discuss Emma’s…

Feminism is good for everyone, with Jaimee van Gemerden
What lenses do we bring to reading scripture? What are we missing by not considering the lenses different people bring to it? Jaimee offers us…
Surprising connections with Jonathan Robinson
John Tucker talks with Jonathan Robinson, a lecturer in the New Testament at Carey Baptist College. They discuss Jonathan's recently published book on the Gospel…
David King: I am loved
David has had a career in public policy, with over 30 years of experience in this space, including in child care and protection. Kathryn talks…
Discipleship in a post-pandemic world
What does it look like to be a disciple after experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic? What does it mean to be the church in light of…

Sexual well-being, with Jo Robertson
What does healthy sexuality look like? What are some of the challenges for people in faith-based contexts in this area? How can we celebrate the…

Creativity, Justice and the Kingdom, with Andy Dickson
We’re joined by fellow podcast host Andy Dickson from ‘Down to Earth Conversations’, who gives us an incredible vision for the simplicity of bringing a…
Answering your questions
Some brilliant questions about discipleship have come in! Caleb answers them in this episode.

Women and holy discontent, with Grace Doak
To acknowledge International Women’s Day, in a vulnerable and inspiring conversation, Grace talks about her journey following holy discontent into places of leadership and invites…

Merrilyn Withers: Loving youth
Charles and Kathryn talk to the rockstar and legend in our Baptist movement, Merrilyn Withers. Serving the youth in our movement for over 40 years,…

Fiona Warring: This is not the end of my story
Charles Hewlett talks with Fiona Warring, a 45-year-old New Zealand Baptist living with terminal cancer. She's married to Mike, and they have three children. He…
The strengths-based disciple with Wilson Chan
Caleb chats with Wilson Chan, Strength Finders Coach, about what it means to be a strengths-based disciple.
The mental-emotional healthy disciple with Tash Ellis
Caleb discusses mental-emotional health as a disciple of Jesus with Tash Ellis, a counsellor and facilitator of Soul Tour.
Introducing Discipleship Aotearoa
Caleb Haurua introduces himself and his new podcast… “In this podcast, you will hear me and others share our dreams of what it means to…