Articles
Pondering: How relationship-centered justice has shaped my thinking on Israel-Gaza
Are we willing to grow relationships deeply embedded in the Kingdom of God? To peel back our prejudice and uphold that every person is made…
I’m curious. What value does “For such a time as this” have today?
Jo shares her individual and organisation’s haerenga (journey) of understanding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and embracing the first people of the land.
Church Life Survey: first response
As the national Church Life Survey data has been released this week, we begin to share our response and engagement with it.
Pondering: The historical context for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
This opinion piece provides some historical context and views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as well as some resources.
Salt of the earth: The birthday
I’m still challenged by my friend’s obedience to the ‘go’ from his Father. This was the reason for our season of friendship. Where is your…
Pondering: A response to ‘Governance of our tribe’
“Using a bird sanctuary as a metaphor for the church, I can’t help but feel there is still a pecking order for access at our…
Pondering: Why few women are senior pastors in Baptist churches
“As sole pastor, for over a decade now… I have faced challenges. Some challenges are unique to our specific location, some due to being single…
Pre-election reflection: Gospel view of poverty
What is a Gospel view of the world, and how does it help me decide who I will vote for?
Pre-election reflection: Encouraging people to vote
From a fellow Gen-Z: “if you have enough effort to care, you can tick a box. And if you don’t care, think again. If we…
Curious: Make a difference
Volunteers are hard to recruit. Yes and no! There are plenty of examples where volunteers flock to sign up. I’m curious – what’s their secret?…