Communication connects people and places, and, through 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 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 2024, we released the Baptist-wide deal to have the EzyChurch app available 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) A local church can have a podcast channel connecting with Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
- Infoodle integration
- social media connection
- AirPlay and Chromecast compatibility
- and more…
Click here for details about the EzyChurch app.
Stories, news, articles
The Baptist NZ website and app is where churches across Aotearoa connect, inspire and resource one another. Click here to see a page with articles, news and stories. This content cannot happen without the input of our creatives, writers and storytellers who share with us the experiences and stories of gospel renewal in our family. We would love to hear from anyone in your church who has an interest in writing. For more information see our Writers page.
Columns
We are fortunate to have writers contributing regularly to Baptist NZ in the form of columns and opinion pieces. The aim with our written columns is to provide content to encourage, inspire, inform, and bring into focus a wide range of topics and discussions across the breadth of Baptist expression in Aotearoa New Zealand. The hope is that every person within the Baptist movement of churches in New Zealand will find at least one regular column that nurtures their following of Jesus. Click here to see a page with all columns listed.
Guidelines for articles, opinion pieces and online comments
Please follow these guidelines when submitting articles or opinion pieces, or commenting online within the Baptist NZ communication platform (this website, Baptist NZ app, our Facebook and Instagram). For more information, see our Guidelines for articles, opinion pieces and online comments.
Printable newsletters
Every two months, news, stories, and articles from the Baptist NZ app and website are published as a downloadable 10 – 14-page PDF. This newsletter is for printing and sharing 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.
Podcasts
The Baptist NZ Podcast Network is a growing collection of podcast shows with the aim to encourage, inspire, inform, and bring into focus a wide range of topics and discussions across the breadth of Baptist expression in Aotearoa New Zealand. The hope is that every person within the Baptist movement of churches in New Zealand will find at least one podcast show that nurtures their following of Jesus. See all podcast shows 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.
Media, public communications and statements
Find out how to get in touch with us on our contacts page.
Complaints process
We have a system that focuses on keeping our people and places safe. Please see our complaints process page for details and who to contact.
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