The latest (Year ending 30 June 2025) 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 report was approved at the National Hui 6-8 November 2025.
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Are Baptist churches really autonomous?
A researcher argues abuse responses need wider accountability through covenant, and a pastor explains why her paper shifted his thinking.
Student accommodation: Avonhead Baptist Church flat
The Avonhead Baptist Church student flat provides a church setting with practical and pastoral support for first-year University of Canterbury students.
Together in Prayer week 4: Revival
Prayer resources for individuals and small groups in the fourth and final week of our month of prayer.
Turning kingdom vision into community impact
The Kingdom in the Community event aims to equip and inspire local churches in their community outreach.
Whiria: God’s unique mission lives in everyone
Looking for fresh, free resources for kids? Whiria's new YouTube-style episodes help your children discover how they can join God's mission worldwide.
Together in Prayer week 3: Renewal
Prayer resources for individuals and small groups in the third week of our month of prayer.
Worship in community: communion
Communion is more than quiet personal reflection—it forms community, declaring our shared reliance on grace and common identity in Christ.
Together: Being radical starts with you!
May your kingdom come: God’s answer to our prayer might be found in our own willingness to act, suggests Baptist Union of New Zealand National…
Praying together in te reo Māori
These karakia will be prayed in te reo Māori at the National Baptist Hui in November.
You’re Invited: Celebrating 100 Years at Royal Oak Baptist Church
Celebrate 100 years of God's faithfulness with Royal Oak Baptist Church. You're invited!
Together in Prayer week 2: Repentance
Prayer resources for individuals and small groups in the second week of our month of prayer.
Enrolment Sunday: making sure no voice goes unaccounted
Registering to vote now closes weeks before the election. Up to 450,000 people could miss out. Your church can help.
How safe are the places your children go?
7-13 September marks Child Safeguarding Week, a reminder of the important role organisations play in ensuring those in their care are safe and protected.
Trends with Dr Myk: YouTube
YouTube topped New Zealand's Google searches this month — Myk Habets explores this global video platform and some challenges it brings.
‘Til Kingdom Come: Join us for National Hui 2026
Join us at the Baptist National Hui this November at Golden Sands, Papamoa.
Together in Prayer week 1: Radical
Prayer resources for individuals and small groups in the first week of our month of prayer.
In the polling booth: Stephen Knowles
Professor of Economics Stephen Knowles explains how the gospel influences his approach to politics and voting.
M28 Discipleship Camps: Making space for faith to grow
Through God's faithful provision, young people from Henderson Baptist Church were able to attend Baptist Youth Ministries' M28 Camp and encounter Jesus in powerful ways.
Together: One family across the Pacific
National Leader Chris Chamberlain and Te Pouarataki mō te Hikoi Luke Kaa-Morgan share encouraging news as they gather with Baptists from across the Pacific.
Together in Prayer: Let’s Seek God Together!
National Leader Chris Chamberlain invites everyone who is part of a Baptist church in New Zealand to join together in prayer this September for our…