Various Baptist churches around New Zealand provide accomodation for tertiary students.
This page provides links to the places we know about. If your hostel or flat isn’t listed here, please get in touch.
Baptist Student Hostel (BSH) Palmerston North
Chester House - Christchurch
Chester House is supported by a dedicated student supervisor and team of young adults from Oxford Terrace Baptist Church who live close by.
Avonhead Baptist Church Student Flat - Christchurch
Avonhead Baptist Church student flat is a ministry started in 2026 – click the button below to read about the flat and how to apply.
Baptist Student Network
The upheaval of relocating to a new city, dealing with an academic workload, and financial strain can make life tough for a student. The Baptist Student Network involves churches intentionally supporting students through meals, mentorship, and integrating them into their community.
The Baptist Student Network helps connect young people into Baptist churches in other cities as they move for study or work. The receiving churches offer five ways they can support young adults during this time of transition:
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Providing a community to belong to.
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A place for them to serve.
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Finding a mentor.
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Helping students transition and settle in.
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Assisting students to find accommodation.
Click below for the Baptist Student Network application form. Share this form with any students/young adults who are planning to move. Once they’ve filled out the form, the Baptist Student Network will be in touch with more details.
For more information contact the BYM Administrator [email protected]
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