Articles
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…
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.
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’…
Woman of the month: Nancy Squire 1941-
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.
Three particular requests for help
An update from John Tucker, Principal of Carey Baptist College, for 2022.
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…
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.
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…
Podcasts
Strengthening our eldership team (Better Church Elders 6)
Where do we find new elders? What training will make us even better? How can we support our pastor and staff more? Charles Hewlett talks…
Maintaining healthy eldership relationships (Better Church Elders 5)
What things contribute to healthy relationships? What are some of the pitfalls we must try and avoid? Charles Hewlett talks to Jonny Weir about maintaining…
Bringing the Bible into decision making (Better Church Elders 4)
How does the Bible remain the foundational guide for our belief and behaviour as a church? What practical things can we do to keep the…
Models of eldership (Better Church Elders 3)
Big, medium or small – does one eldership model fit all churches? What are some of the options? Where does the pastor fit into all…
Eldership and governance (Better Church Elders 2)
What is it that makes good governance? What do governors actually do? Charles Hewlett talks to Mel Wilson about eldership and governance. Mel has worked…
Videos
“I want to be like Jesus. And Jesus gave his life for the church”
Charles Hewlett (our National Leader) believes that robust leadership of Baptist faith communities is absolutely crucial if we are to bring gospel renewal to people…