Articles
Pre-election reflection: Gospel view of poverty
What is a Gospel view of the world, and how does it help me decide who I will vote for?
Pre-election reflection: seeking the welfare of the city when the empire is listening
Expand the biblical texts we engage with when approaching political discipleship, to bring greater insight into how we might posture ourselves towards political power.
Pre-election reflection: Vote for your neighbour
“…am I voting for my own interests or in the interests of my neighbour?”
The End of Life Choice Act: the practicalities
What actually happens in the process of assisted dying? In this article we hear from GP Rebekah Kilpatrick who unpacks the approximately 40 hours of work…
The End of Life Choice Act: being a carer
The caring of a person who has made the choice to end their life through physician assisted dying is now a possibility in New Zealand.…
The End of Life Choice Act: what does faithful Christianity look like?
Assisted dying became legally available on 7 November 2021. Continuing on in this series of articles to resource and support our churches at this time, pastor and scholar Jonathan…
The End of Life Choice Act: pastoral responses
Assisted dying became legally available on 7 November 2021. Our lecturer in Pastoral Care and Counselling, Dr Phil Halstead, begins this series of articles to…
Referenda statements
One of Charles Hewlett’s responsibilities as national leader is to represent Baptist churches within the National Church Leaders Aotearoa New Zealand consortium. He shares below…
