Communication
Communication connects people and places, and though the Baptist National Support Centre various communication resources are provided or offered for the Baptist churches of New Zealand:
Baptist NZ app
Since 1876 Baptist Christians and churches in New Zealand have been sharing news, stories, articles and photos in order to connect, encourage and inform the network of Baptist churches and people. Up until 2021 this was done via a printed newspaper or magazine. We now have the Baptist NZ app with the same type of content created by and for the Baptist community. It’s free, and available on Android and iOS devices:
Installing is easy
Local church app: EzyChurch
In 2023 we will release the Baptist-wide deal being arranged to have the EzyChurch app working for any Baptist church alongside the Baptist NZ app which uses the EzyStream platform.
The EzyChurch app will bring together local church communications including push notifications, events, mobile and web giving, sermon notes and recordings (video and audio, including a local church having their own podcast channel that connects with Spotify and Apple Podcasts), forms, Infoodle integration, social media connection, AirPlay and ChromeCast compatibility, and more. Click here for details about the EzyChurch app…
We will update churches when this is fully available via the monthly Support Crew email newsletter to church staff from the National Support Centre.
Stories, news, articles
The Baptist NZ website and app is where churches across Aotearoa to connect, inspire and resource one another. This cannot happen without the input of our creatives, writers and storytellers who can express the abundant knowledge, experiences and stories of gospel renewal in our family. We would love to hear from anyone with an interest and skills in writing. For more information see our Writers page…
Printable newsletters
Every two months news, stories and articles from the Baptist NZ app and website are made available as a downloadable PDF in A4 size, 10-14 pages. This can be printed and copied and shared among people within our churches who don’t use phones, tablets or computers, and who miss the printed Baptist magazine of the past that ended publication in 2021. See the current and previous newsletters here…
Creatives content guide
We have put together guides for people creating content in the areas of writing, photography, podcasting, and music. Click here for the Creatives page…
Editorial Advisory Group
Details of this new group will be provided here soon.
Media, public communications and statements
Click here to go to our Contacts page to find out how to get in touch with us.
Complaints process
We have a system in place with a focus on keeping our people and places safe. Please see our Complaints process page for details and who to contact.
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