“You will be my witnesses”
Charles Hewlett and Chris Chamberlain reflect on why, from a leadership and a governance perspective, we are re-examining the way we communicate as a m…
Myth busting!
One of the most popular parts of the Baptist magazine throughout its existence has been the stories about churches and individuals in the Baptist famil…
Our global future
NZBMS General Director Alan Jamieson shares his thoughts on the context we, as a missional Baptist movement, may soon find ourselves in. “He moana puke…
It’s still good news
Maybe you prefer old-fashioned face-to-face interaction... but you still love getting out your phone or tablet to scroll through social media, video ch…
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 change, Jonathan Edmea…
5 reasons why you should care about the World Watch List
The World Watch List ranks the top 50 most dangerous places to be a Christian. But why does it matter? Here are the top five reasons why you should ca…
Becoming a Punua Pākehā
At Hui 2019, John Catmur was awarded the Lionel Stewart scholarship. He pla…
The church & racial justice
Jennie Ekigbo explains what she believes the church can learn from the curr…
Becoming anti-racist
Steve Davis reflects on how Pākehā can join together as allies for respondi…
NZBMS & biculturalism—a journey just begun
The first Mission Council meeting of 2020 included a historic and poignant …
God + families + outdoors = adventure
One Sunday morning each school term, Eastview Baptist Church does not sched…
A little child shall lead them
Patsy Way was on the pastoral care team at Windsor Park Baptist Church for …
mainly music—a worthwhile investment
Last year Elke Keeling undertook a research project with mainly music. It w…
We need to talk about porn
The porn landscape has meteorically changed. We cannot ignore it because it…
Our global future
NZBMS General Director Alan Jamieson shares his thoughts on the context we,…
Have yourself a very mission Christmas
It’s easy to think of mission as only overseas or ‘out there somewhere’. Bu…
Christmas Angel 2020
Giving thanks—Tuku whakawhetai ki te Atua “I will praise God’s name in song…
7 ways to get the best out of a mission interview
This column provides information and encouragement to help church mission c…