Throughout Aotearoa New Zealand there are more than 250 Baptist faith communities (local churches), as well as a few overseas that include New Zealanders.
In the 2018 New Zealand Census 39,030 people ticked ‘Baptist’ as their religious affiliation – that’s where we get the idea of our ‘Team of 40,000’.
In the map below you can look for a Baptist church or faith community near you, and contact them directly. You will be able to find out what Sunday services and other events they have, and how they serve people in their local communities, such as programmes and groups for children, teenage youth groups, older people, op shops, etc.
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Gospel renewal stories
The annual update from our National Leader, Charles Hewlett, for 2024.
Looking back and looking ahead: A New Year’s reflection
The thin space and sacred moment of New Year’s is the perfect time to look back, review our diaries, and remember how God has helped…
Daily Christmas Readings: Sunday 29 December to Monday 6 January
The final week of readings and prayers for Advent and through Christmas, provided by Arotahi, our missionary society.
Pondering: Are we selective when we talk about Gospel renewal and justice?
An opinion piece sharing a perspective on the war in Gaza.
Daily Advent Readings: Sunday 22 December to Saturday 28 December
The fourth week of readings and prayers for Advent, provided by Arotahi, our missionary society.
Introducing Allan Taylor, 2025 President of the Baptist Union
Allan Taylor will focus on pastors and prayer in his term as President of the Baptist Union.
National Council meeting December 2024
Reports from subcommittees | Strategic direction setting | National Leader search process | Meeting with Te Whāriki
Call for expressions of interest: Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry Response Group
We (Baptist churches) are establishing a group to ensure the action we take is thorough and well informed.
How to make a submission on the Treaty Principles Bill
Submissions close 7 January. Here are some resources to help you learn more about Te Tiriti and show you how to make your submissions.
Daily Advent Readings: Sunday 15 December to Saturday 21 December
The third week of readings and prayers for Advent, provided by Arotahi, our missionary society.
Principal: Expressions of interest
We are at the beginning of the process for recruiting a new Principal for Carey Baptist College.
Salt of the earth: Salty people
Transitioning into a new season, Kev acknowledges four remarkable 'salt' people in his final 'Salt of the Earth'.
Daily Advent Readings: Sunday 8 December to Saturday 14 December
The second week of readings and prayers for Advent, provided by Arotahi, our missionary society.
‘Tis the season…for Baptist Registrations!
At our National Hui last month, we celebrated 36 people becoming fully registered pastors, chaplains, kaiārahi Māori, ministry/mission and Baptist entity leaders.
A lament for women in the Baptist movement
A powerful lament given by Baptist Women New Zealand to 2024 National Hui delegates acknowledging the negative experiences of some women in our movement.
Being people of justice and peace
A space for Young Adults to connect and listen to God's voice on matters of justice found in scripture.
Daily Advent Readings: Sunday 1 December to Saturday 7 December
The first seven days of readings and prayers for each day of Advent, provided by Arotahi our missionary society.
Pondering: Why I don’t support the Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill
The Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill could have far-reaching negative implications for New Zealand’s social fabric, says Dave Tims.
Word and World: The preaching ministry of J.J. North
J.J. North, arguably the most influential leader in the history of New Zealand’s Baptist movement, helped shape New Zealand Baptist identity and convictions in the…