Articles
Healthy ministry: using an advance care plan
Preparing an advance care plan became more than an administrative exercise for John Irvine, it became a way to care for family and live out…
Heartening signs of growth in attendance and numbers of baptisms
"...A third of the people baptised last year came from unchurched backgrounds, indicating evangelism and discipleship is certainly occurring in those baptising churches and people…
Union through communication
Mike Crudge, Communications Director, reflects on the progress made in Baptist communications during 2025.
Achieving Kingdom outcomes
Dan Mazengarb, Christian Savings Chief Executive, provides an update on their 2025 progress in his annual report.
Hawaiiki Hou – A future and a hope
The 2025 annual update from Te Pouārataki o te Hikoi on behalf of Baptist Māori and Te Whāriki
Transformation and Collaboration
Operations and Finance Director Wayne Schache shares how 2025 was a year of momentum and collaboration.
Making significant strides
A year of growth, learning, and leadership. Read the 2025 annual update from Leadership Coordination Director Karen Warner.
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…
Fanning the flame: Is the quiet revival here?
Youth Catalyst, Ethan Miller, shares his 2025 annual update.
Building strong connections
The 2025 annual update Baptist Women Chair Tanya Lameta
Podcasts
The proposed serious misconduct process
Karen Warner and Wayne Schache from the Baptist National Support Centre give us the lowdown on the proposed Serious Misconduct Process. This conversation is a…
Tuning our hearts to the Psalms
Michael Rhodes talks with some of the keynote speakers of the upcoming 'Tuning our hearts to the Psalms' conference (17-18 July 2024) in Tāmaki Makaurau,…
Have your say on a new safety mechanism
Catharina talks with Karen Warner (Leadership Coordination Director and the National Support Centre) about the proposed new safety mechanism that has been developed following Big Bite 3 discussions at…
Safety: The importance of Child Protection training with Ethan Miller
In this 5-minute episode, Catharina talks with Ethan Miller (National Youth Catalyst) about the importance of child protection, the new Child Protection Policy, the free…
Church Management: The different types of fire safety compliance with Marianne Hunt
In this 7-minute episode, Catharina sits down with Marianne Hunt (Administration Coordinator at the National Support Centre) to break down the different types of fire…
100 years of incorporation and who owns our church property?
In this episode, Wayne and Catharina reflect on the importance of the Baptist Union Act of Incorporation at its 100-year anniversary, particularly as it relates…