Positioned for impact
We’re aware that the church in Aotearoa New Zealand has been in decline for a number of years, but is that the whole story? Steve Davis says there are …
The end game & the gospel
Have we become too familiar with our own well-worn version of the gospel? Are we willing to proclaim what we actually believe, instead of waffling with…
‘Least’ we forget… or neglect
One in four New Zealanders will experience mental illness in their lifetime. Not all will require hospitalisation. Many will recover, few will be cured…
mainly music—a worthwhile investment
Last year Elke Keeling undertook a research project with mainly music. It was a work of practical theology, to explore mainly music as a place of spiri…
A New Zealand Baptist vision for church
The Baptist movement’s one great distinctive—and its one great contribution to the wider body of Christ—is its radical vision of the church. Charles He…
A faithful friend
Lynne Taylor spent a few years exploring what motivated previously unchurched people to come to faith, and the roles that other Christians and God play…
Positioned for impact
We’re aware that the church in Aotearoa New Zealand has been in decline for…
Worship 7:9
At Worship 7:9, held on Saturday 7th September 2019, more than 300 people g…
The spirit of restoration
Greg Motu is the recipient of the Lionel Stewart scholarship for 2019. The …
Murals and malls
Andrew Clark-Howard is a Carey Baptist College student on placement with Ur…
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 hearts wide open
Law changes made on 1st July 2019 aim to raise the standard and improve the…
Modelling spiritual disciplines
Parents and leaders of children, did you know you have small cameras and mi…
“Finding Strength in the Power of Prayer”
Edmonds Namburi, who has just concluded his time as a Mission Council membe…
Celebrating the never-ending good news
In June I had the privilege of representing New Zealand Baptists at the cel…
Arohanui Rachel
Rachel Murray has announced her decision to stand down from the position of…
“Does God care for these people?”
David Allen, a member of Mission Council, reflects on one of the themes sur…