Reconnecting as church: Timeless strategies and bowling a beamer

“How should churches journey with folks who are hurting due to the COVID pandemic as they begin to gather again?”

Caring for each other helps in many ways: churches respond to the pandemic

An earlier version of this article was published in the Otago Daily Times on 15 October 2021. Reproduced with permission. Lynne Taylor is Researcher for…

Being the (well-washed) hands & feet of Jesus

This is the most exciting time, as we are part of a movement responding to the COVID-19 pandemic in a positive life‑giving way. The history…

Following Jesus into the future

Our world is a profoundly different place from what we imagined it would be 12 short months ago. In the midst of this context of…

Getting COVID creative

Many churches hold Light Parties or other Halloween alternative events on or around the 31st October. In Auckland, with memories of a second lockdown still…

5 things I learned about preaching while stacking bread

6 ways to reach out to those overseas

This column provides information and encouragement to help pastors and church mission committees promote mission within our churches. 

Referenda statements

One of Charles Hewlett’s responsibilities as national leader is to represent Baptist churches within the National Church Leaders Aotearoa New Zealand consortium. He shares below…

Why church?

Several weeks of online-only services or meeting in small group ‘bubbles’ may have left some wondering whether returning to in-person church attendance is necessary. Steve Whittle…

4 benefits of a good accounting system

During this time of economic uncertainty, a modern accounting system is important to provide key and timely information to church leaders. Cameron Fisher of CATAS…