Articles
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…
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…
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.
Hui 2023 in photos | 3
Here's a snapshot of what went down at the Baptist National Hui 2023 on Friday night and Saturday!
Hui 2023 in photos | 2
Here's a snapshot of what went down at the Baptist National Hui 2023 on Thursday night and Friday!
Hui 2023 in photos | 1
Here's a snapshot of what went down at the Baptist National Hui 2023 on Thursday!
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.
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…
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…
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?”
Podcasts
Maja Whitaker: Living out of our design
Maja Whitaker is a pastor and disability theologian, having done doctoral research into what the resurrection body might be like for a person with a…
What if I can’t change the world? Faith, parenting, business and church, with Nat Milne
When expectations don’t match reality, what is going to get us through? For Nat, a small business owner and mother of two, the values that…
Charles Hewlett: Holding discomfort
Charles Hewlett is the Baptist National Leader and is married to Joanne. He shares their experience of parenting two wonderful and profoundly disabled children, highlighting…
Hospitality
In this episode, we explore how offering hospitality is another important building block in the development of an intergenerational culture.
Evan Clulee: Doing life together
Evan Clulee lives in Rangiora with his wife, May, and his dog. He’s been involved in global development work with disabled people, including in the…
Faith informed voting, with Brook Warner
Why are you voting the way you are going to this week? How does faith inform the way you vote? Answering these questions can be…
Karen Plimmer: Taking the relationship step
Karen Plimmer works full-time in the disability sector and is mum to a beautiful four-year-old girl. She shares her experience of motherhood, church, and the…
Olivia Shivas: Do disabled people belong in your church?
Olivia Shivas is a journalist passionate about telling stories of disabled people. Olivia was born with a disability called muscular dystrophy, hence being a pro…
Faith in a post-Christian world, with Arunan Noble
As someone with interests in the sciences, alongside studying law, Arunan helps us wrestle with what faith looks like in the post-Christian world he is…
Abuse, Purity Culture, and the David & Bathsheba story with Joy Sweeney
Dr Michael Rhodes (Old Testament lecturer at Carey Baptist College) interviews Joy Sweeney about how the teaching of “Purity Culture” has let down victims of sexual…
Seeking the welfare of the city when the empire’s listening: Exploring politics with Joseph and Daniel
This episode is from the Carey Graduate School Research Conference. Michael Rhodes, Lecturer in the Old Testament at Carey Baptist College, calls us to expand…
Faith, Church & Disability introduction
Christian Blind Mission, in partnership with Baptist NZ, introduces a new podcast exploring the experience of disability and Christian faith.
The life long journey of healing from harm, with Mary-Anne
In this raw and vulnerable conversation, social worker Mary-Anne shares her story of experiencing abuse, the journey of healing she is on, and the place…
Faith and the integration of body and mind, with Sarah Beisly
After experiencing PTSD, Sarah explored her own trauma story and, from that experience, offers amazing insights for us as followers of Jesus into how we…
Discerning the mind of Christ: Obstacles and a way forward with Elisha Hartley
Elisha Hartley’s research looks at congregational decision-making. Informed by social scientific theory and theology, it explores practical and healthy ways that congregations can discern the…
A family shares their experience of listening, loving, and understanding, with Deb and Alan
With courage and vulnerability, Deb and Alan invite us to listen to their story of navigating the complexity of unexpected news from one of their…
Pastors’ emotional well-being with Glenn Melville
Dr Glenn Melville shares insights from his research on how pastors can experience emotional well-being in a profession traditionally associated with stress, burnout, depression, anxiety,…
The dance of faith and motherhood with Allison Davidson
Allison Davidson’s research looks at the intersection of motherhood and faith in Aotearoa New Zealand. It explores the joys, challenges, and importance of mothers’ faith…
Love for neighbour leads to sustainable living, with Chloe Vos
What does our response to the climate crisis require of us as individuals and faith communities? How does this response relate to loving our neighbours?…
Re-thinking Youth Discipleship with Simon Mahoney
Simon Mahoney's research looks at how Baptist churches undertake youth discipleship, and explores how transformation, participation, and connection are crucial for effective discipleship today. Simon…
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…