Since 1926 Baptists in New Zealand have been training Christian leaders to bring gospel renewal in churches and communities across Aotearoa and around the world. Our college has a world-class leadership formation programme for those who have a calling to pastoral or missional leadership. Alongside this is a range of NZQA qualifications in the areas of Bible, theology, ministry, and mission. Carey can equip any Christian to participate in the gospel’s transforming work, wherever they are called. The campus is in Auckland, there are regional hubs throughout New Zealand, and well-resourced online programmes.
Articles by Carey Baptist College staff
Reviewing Michael Rhodes new book ‘Reimagining Biblical Politics’
Should Michael Rhodes’ new book be your next read? Two members from the Baptist whānau weigh in.
Growing biblically literate disciples
What if the Bible wasn't just for devotional reading — but provided theological lenses for understanding every part of life?
AI assisted ministry
Many pastors are already using AI — but three-quarters lack confidence, and nearly all churches have no policy to guide them.
A century of vision: why leadership training still matters for Baptists in Aotearoa
The shared vision that sparked a college in 1924 still matters today - that every Baptist church in Aotearoa would have the trained leaders they…
Carey Baptist College turns 100 – and we’re celebrating!
Shaped, stretched, and sent out: our college equips people to lead churches, serve communities, and proclaim the gospel.
A newly blessed building for all NZ Baptists
Four New Zealand Baptist entities now call Te Whare Tōtara their home.
Touching down in Aotearoa
The 2025 annual update from Carey Baptist College Principal Paul Jones
Carey’s final chapel service at 473
Former Principal Brian Smith shares his memories of Carey Baptist College chapel as the College celebrates the final chapel service at its 473 Great South…
McKirlands prepare for return home
After years of ministry in Aotearoa, Carey Baptist College staff Matt and Christa McKirland have discerned God’s leading to return to their homeland in the…
Baptist World Congress reflections: Global fellowship
New Zealand Baptists are part of an international family making a difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide.
Empowered or overlooked? How Baptist church leaders impact our choices
Steven Goulstone invites 25-35 year-olds to share how their agency is supported or restricted in their Baptist church.
Carey’s new Principal
We are pleased to announce the appointment of this senior leadership role in the Baptist Union of New Zealand.
Carey Principal recommendation
We are pleased to recommend the appointment of the next Principal of Carey Baptist College.
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.
What does God say about doing justice?
Our Christian God identifies with the powerless and the outcasts, which tells us a lot about God’s attitude to justice.
Five ways the Lord has blessed our college
The annual update from former Carey Baptist College Principal John Tucker for 2024.
Nurturing Christ-like leaders and thriving faith communities
Our college has conducted an extensive strategic review.
Principal: Expressions of interest
We are at the beginning of the process for recruiting a new Principal for Carey Baptist College.
Changes ahead for John Tucker and Carey
Change is ahead for both Dr John Tucker, our college Principal, and Carey Baptist College.
New Dean of Faculty
Our college’s lecturer in systematic theology, Christa McKirland, has been appointed Dean of Faculty.
“Introduction to Christian Leadership” is all go!
Carey’s new course is now NZQA-approved and enrolments open 30 July!
Carey unveils new look
Carey Baptist College launched its new branding on 2 November 2021. As Principal John Tucker explains, the new look is a reflection of its values…
What’s the point?
This article is a transcript of the sermon delivered on Carey Sunday (1 August 2021) by Dr Michael Rhodes, Lecturer in Old Testament. Find the…
SENDing 2020
Amidst a year of lockdowns and cancelled events it was an extra special occasion for Carey students and staff to celebrate our Ministry Training graduates…
Ngā Pou Amorangi
Ngā Pou Amorangi (NPA) is a community of learners at Carey who are supporting each other to to serve humbly and competently within Māori and…
Come and see
Māori students, together with their whānau, Carey staff and the Manatū Iriiri Māori strategic team, celebrate what God is doing among Māori at Carey Baptist…
‘New’ leaders in the New Zealand Baptist movement
Among the New Zealand Baptist movement’s new leaders with national roles are Josie Te Kahu (President), John Tucker (Principal, Carey Baptist College) and Brian Krum…
Celebrating Māori achievement
Carey Baptist College celebrates the record-breaking 92% pass rate of Māori students. One is the first Māori student to complete a Master of Applied Theology…
Te Whare Oranga
Learn more about Carey Baptist College's bicultural journey and plans or a new centre for Māori learning, to be called Te Whare Oranga.