The latest (Year ending 31 August 2023) Annual & Financial Report of the Baptist Union of New Zealand, which includes sub-groups of the Union, and the NZBMS is available here.

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Pondering: Dancing in the dragons’ jaws – bringing gospel renewal to New Zealand’s foreign policy Image
Opinion
October 11, 2024 | Julian Doorey Channel: 2144749

Pondering: Dancing in the dragons’ jaws – bringing gospel renewal to New Zealand’s foreign policy

What might New Zealand’s foreign policy look like if it, too, was influenced by gospel renewal?

Volunteers – empowered and engaged Image
Articles
October 8, 2024 | Jo Hood Channel: 2144749

Volunteers – empowered and engaged

Here’s what mainly Ministries has learned over 35 years. We hope it inspires and equips you.

Arnie Hall gets the call Image
Stories
October 7, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Arnie Hall gets the call

How do you finish well, and what does it take to begin again? Pastor of Nelson Baptist Church Arnie Hall shares his journey of pastoral…

What is the collective noun for Baptists? Image
Events
October 3, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

What is the collective noun for Baptists?

Be a part of a global gathering of Baptists in Brisbane 2025...

Elijah Brown is coming to town! Image
News
September 25, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Elijah Brown is coming to town!

Baptist World Alliance chief executive Elijah Brown is visiting New Zealand in October.

Arotahi update: What’s happening in Bangladesh Image
News
September 18, 2024 | Alan Jamieson Channel: 2144749

Arotahi update: What’s happening in Bangladesh

An update on Arotahi’s relationship with, and presence in, Bangladesh.

Support our public servants Image
Articles
September 16, 2024 | David Ee Channel: 2144749

Support our public servants

Our public servants work hard for us behind the scenes. Let’s support them with prayer.

Pondering: About place – a reflection on living intentionally without walls Image
Opinion
September 14, 2024 | Matt McKirland Channel: 2144749

Pondering: About place – a reflection on living intentionally without walls

How living intentionally and in a specific place is transforming us, a bit about the fragmentation of private land and walls, and what some of…

The Lord’s Prayer in te Reo Māori Image
Education
September 12, 2024 | Colin Wood Channel: 2144749

The Lord’s Prayer in te Reo Māori

This ‘Try-lingual’ version of the Lord's Prayer is designed to be read in English and te Reo Māori, with actions to make it all-age friendly.

Kupu for your kete: Resources for Māori Language Week Image
Education
September 10, 2024 | Luke Kaa-Morgan Channel: 2144749

Kupu for your kete: Resources for Māori Language Week

Helpful online language resources for learning and celebrating te Reo Māori.

From the President: August in Auckland and Northland Image
Stories
September 9, 2024 | Susan Osborne Channel: 2144749

From the President: August in Auckland and Northland

Susan shares encouragements found in her visits to Baptist churches in Auckland and Northland.

Salt of the earth: A normal household Image
Stories
September 5, 2024 | Kevin Robertson Channel: 2144749

Salt of the earth: A normal household

A childhood encounter with a conflicted fisherman shows the difference between tasting that the Lord is good and taking refuge in him.

Baptist Student Network: Connecting, supporting Christian students Image
News
September 4, 2024 | Christine Stride Channel: 2144749

Baptist Student Network: Connecting, supporting Christian students

The Baptist Student Network helps connect our young people into Baptist churches in other cities and offers accommodation and support.

Changes ahead for John Tucker and Carey Image
News
September 3, 2024 | Grant Harris Channel: 2144749

Changes ahead for John Tucker and Carey

Change is ahead for both Dr John Tucker, our college Principal, and Carey Baptist College.

Tribute to Kiingi Tuuheitia, the Maaori King Image
News
August 31, 2024 | Charles Hewlett and Luke Kaa-Morgan Channel: 2144749

Tribute to Kiingi Tuuheitia, the Maaori King

From the National Leader of the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, Te Haahi Iriiri o Aotearoa, and Te Pouarataki moo te Whiikoi.

The passing of our Maaori King Image
News
August 30, 2024 | Ruth Clarke Channel: 2144749

The passing of our Maaori King

We are sad to learn of the passing of our Maaori King Tuuheitia Potatau VII.

In-tensional: A Way Forward for the Church Image
Articles
August 29, 2024 | Alan Jamieson and Justin Duckworth Channel: 2144749

In-tensional: A Way Forward for the Church

An Anglican archbishop and a sociologist pastor unpack the urgent need for church renewal in the face of unprecedented challenges.

A special focus on Bangladesh and Tripura Image
News
August 28, 2024 | Alan Jamieson, Mark Halder, and the General Secretary of Tripura Baptist Christian Union Channel: 2144749

A special focus on Bangladesh and Tripura

An update on the political situation and flooding + how you can pray and support flood recovery.

From the President: Being Baptist – better together Image
Articles
August 27, 2024 | Susan Osborne Channel: 2144749

From the President: Being Baptist – better together

Susan’s highlights from the five regional hui this year.

Winners of the Baptist NZ photo competition 2024 Image
News
August 25, 2024 | Tammy Pfahlert, Lynnavie Tuisaula, and Martin Rohr Channel: 2144749

Winners of the Baptist NZ photo competition 2024

We’re delighted to announce the winners! They tell us about their photos and the local ministries they chose to split their prize with.