The latest (Year ending 31 August 2024) Annual & Financial Report of the Baptist Union of New Zealand, which includes sub-groups of the Union, and Arotahi (NZBMS) is available – click the button below. This version of the report is a DRAFT awaiting approval at the National Hui 6-9 November 2024:
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Carey Principal recommendation
We are pleased to recommend the appointment of the next Principal of Carey Baptist College.
Pondering: “Don’t mix politics and the pulpit”
An OPINION piece by a Baptist Minister sharing why he is an advocate for Tiriti justice.
Increase in church attendance and baptisms
There has been an increase in attendance and baptism numbers in New Zealand Baptist churches.
A call to prayer
Join us at 5PM on Sunday 25 May in a nationwide moment of prayer, lifting up a generation in need of hope, healing, and Jesus.
Champion of children: Jean Morley (nee Williams), 1943–
Jean was an international leader in Children’s Bible Ministries and was jointly responsible for training scores of children’s workers in New Zealand and overseas.
Mercy: Walking towards the awkward
As we follow the example of Jesus, how might we respond to others, asks Denise Tims.
Tumuaki-ā-motu – National Leader vacancy
Expressions of interest are open; please pray for this in your local churches.
Enrolments now open – Ngā Pou Amorangi 2025–2026 Intake!
Develop your servant leadership skills utilising concepts, values, knowledge, and more from Te ao Māori.
Easter invitation fosters ‘a little heaven’ at Oamaru rest home
Rest home opens its doors to church kids for an egg-citing game...
Great news – no Charities Tax in this upcoming NZ budget!
A positive update following recent consultation about tax changes for charities.
This is gospel renewal: Kindness, good stewardship and persistent prayer
Four stories of gospel renewal from our local Baptist churches that remind us God is always at work, everywhere.
By whom are we shaped?
This ANZAC Day, Sarah Rice encourages Christians to remember our allegiance is to Jesus, who died for his enemies.
Waiheke pastor’s Baptist church in Myanmar needs your donations and prayers
Donate now to support emergency relief and help rebuild the Baptist Church in Manje, Myanmar, the home village of Waiheke Island Baptist Church pastor Roi…
Tribute to Pope Francis
The late Pope Francis led with humility and deep compassion for those for whom life was hard, writes Charles Hewlett.
Reducing car use for God’s good creation
A Baptist pastor is making the most of New Zealand’s ride-to-work benefit program.
Baptist Union votes in new vice president
Former tech business entrepreneur Brian Smellie will be the Baptist Union’s president in 2026.
Just Baptists: Three NZ men who resisted ‘the system’ to bring about justice
John Tucker discusses justice in the life of Jesus and the actions of three New Zealand Baptists who made doing justice their mission.
Sports chaplains in New Zealand are uniquely placed for local mission
Boosting support for sports chaplains would help them reach thousands of people, on and off the field, says Phil Pawley.
New code of ethics and conduct available to read
Read the new code of ethics and conduct for Baptist pastors and ministry leaders in New Zealand.