Articles
Pondering: Are we selective when we talk about Gospel renewal and justice?
An opinion piece sharing a perspective on the war in Gaza.
How to make a submission on the Treaty Principles Bill
Submissions close 7 January. Here are some resources to help you learn more about Te Tiriti and show you how to make your submissions.
Pondering: Why I don’t support the Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill
The Treaty of Waitangi Principles Bill could have far-reaching negative implications for New Zealand’s social fabric, says Dave Tims.
Pondering: Keeping Tiriti Hikoi moving forward
“The church should be a place of all cultures and peoples worshipping and serving Jesus in the fullness of their own rangatiratanga, language, culture and…
Pondering: Whether we are legally obliged to honour the Treaty or not is not the point
“As followers of Jesus we are held to a higher standard than the law – that of justice.”
Pondering: Keeping Tiriti Hikoi on track
“Are we sure the Treaty is guiding our steps along the same path as the Bible?” An opinion piece by retired missionary and pastor…
Pondering: Dancing in the dragons’ jaws – bringing gospel renewal to New Zealand’s foreign policy
What might New Zealand’s foreign policy look like if it, too, was influenced by gospel renewal?
Pondering: About place – a reflection on living intentionally without walls
How living intentionally and in a specific place is transforming us, a bit about the fragmentation of private land and walls, and what some of…
Fostering intergenerational wisdom in the Baptist church
The generation gap in churches could be more easily bridged if we leave our pre-conceived ideas at the door.
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…