It's All Admin

Catharina talks with Karen Warner (Leadership Coordination Director and the National Support Centre) about the proposed new safety mechanism that has been developed following Big Bite 3 discussions at National Hui 2023. Hear about the upcoming consultation process and how you can have your say.

In this 5-minute episode, Catharina talks with Ethan Miller (National Youth Catalyst) about the importance of child protection, the new Child Protection Policy, the free training available through the Carey Centre for Lifelong Learning, and how churches can get access to the policy template. Click 'read' / 'pdf document' for the Intranet resource for this episode.

In this 7-minute episode, Catharina sits down with Marianne Hunt (Administration Coordinator at the National Support Centre) to break down the different types of fire safety compliance… What’s the difference between evacuation procedures, approved evacuation schemes, and a BWOF (Building Warrant of Fitness)? Click 'read' / 'pdf document' for the Intranet resource for this episode.

In this episode, Wayne and Catharina reflect on the importance of the Baptist Union Act of Incorporation at its 100-year anniversary, particularly as it relates to ownership and compliance for local church properties.

Love long meetings and making big decisions that shape the future of the Baptist movement? In this episode Catharina talks to Kerry Brewerton (Chair of our Assembly Council) about the nominations process and what kind of people we are looking for to serve on the Baptist Assembly Council.

Do you have top notch admin or finance skills? In this episode, Wayne and Catharina talk about some exciting opportunities currently available for people to join the Baptist National Support Centre team. Vacancy listings here: baptist.nz/resources/vacancies

We’re getting down to the numbers… Do you count? In this episode Wayne and Catharina talk about statistics, including a conversation with Mike Crudge, Communications Director at the National Support Centre about an exciting opportunity for our local faith communities this year.

A flood...of policy review. New documents now available on the Baptist intranet for local faith communities. In this 6-minute episode, Catharina answers calls from around the country before catching up with Wayne about recent policy updates.

Is keeping people safe just a legal checkbox, or do we have a Christian responsibility to do so? In this 6-minute episode Wayne and Catharina have a conversation about the importance of health and safety in our faith communities.