Articles
2 new lecturers for our college!
Introducing Jonathan Robinson and Emma Stokes, new lecturers at Carey Baptist College!
The Elect Lady
In anticipation of the Queen’s visit to New Zealand in early 1954, she made the front cover of the New Zealand Baptist newspaper. A prayer…
A new chapter for Baptist Registration
Baptist pastors and chaplains have a registration process similar to many other occupations such as teachers, medical practitioners, counselors, electricians, and lawyers.
Assembly Council update and call for nominations
Here is an update from our Assembly Council who act in a governance role and are responsible for the wellbeing of our movement of faith…
“I want to be like Jesus. And Jesus gave his life for the church”
Charles Hewlett believes robust leadership of Baptist faith communities is absolutely crucial if we are to bring gospel renewal to people and places in our…
Is Big Good? A MEGA question
Mark Day, a Baptist pastor in Hamilton, reckons with our devotion to ‘bigger is better’, and hopes for revival: “the making of a disparate people…
Regional Hui highlights: Otago and Southland
Rachel Murray shares some highlights from the Regional Hui held at the Catlins River Ridge Retreat, 26-28 May 2022.
Regional Hui highlights: Upper South Island
Julie Chamberlain shares some highlights from the Regional Hui held at Glenroy Lodge Baptist Camp, Canterbury 25-26 May 2022.
Assembly Council update
This is the May 2022 update from Assembly Council. These will become regular updates letting you know what we're up to, the things we are…
Red-orange-green light: a pastor, a church and unity in Christ
Tim Palmer, Senior Pastor, Franklin Baptist Church shares his journey in a local church as they seek to navigate the vaccination discussion, as they listen…
Podcasts
Becoming cross-shaped people
In the final episode of this season Ken Keyte returns to his working definition of cross-shaped community that he began with, to develop a more…
Cross-shaped community reframes the issue
Learn how a multi-congregational, multi-cultural church responded to the COVID-19 vaccination passes, by reframing this divisive issue around the gospel of Christ. In this episode…
Cross-shaped community forms with prayer
Interview with co-pastors Gareth & Andie Davies. Find out how Kumeu Baptist Church decided to meet for church in a completely different way as they…
Cross-shaped community role models
Hear how Mt Albert Baptist Church in Auckland endeavoured to keep church unity during the divisive COVID-19 vaccination mandates. As Ken Keyte talks with pastor…
Cross-shaped community defined (Part 2)
Deepen your understanding of cross-shaped community as Ken Keyte chats with Dr Greg Liston about how imagination, practice, and presence transform us towards the kingdom…
Anna Jones: Vicarious trauma, Jesus, faith…
In this episode Kathryn Heslop talks with Anna Jones, who is part of Village Baptist Church in Havelock North. Anna shares with us about her…
Cross-shaped community defined (Part 1)
Gain an understanding of cross-shaped community, as Ken Keyte chats with Dr Greg Liston about ideas from his upcoming book Kingdom Come, on how we learn to…
Linda Allen: Career paths for women, NZ education system...
In this episode Kathryn Heslop talks with Linda Allen, Principal of Oratia District School. Linda has been a principal for nearly seven years, four at…
Videos
Baptist Registration Introduction
In this video Charles Hewlett (Baptist National Leader) and Glenn Melville (Centre for Lifelong Learning), introduce the Baptist Registration process for pastoral leaders, chaplains, ministry/mission…
God: The One who is faithful when we are not
Matthew 1:1-6Christa McKirland, Lecturer in Systematic Theology
Jesus: The Saviour who makes all things new
John 2:1-11John Tucker, Principal, Carey Baptist College
Spirit: The Gift-Giver who enables the impossible
1 Corinthians 12:1-5Mick Duncan, Adjunct Lecturer, Carey Baptist College
Mission: Reimagining the church and mission in a time of disruption
Acts 1:1-12George Weiland, Director of the Carey Centre for Mission Research and Formation