Making poverty personal
Dave Tims explains why he believes New Zealanders need to wake up to an economic system ingrained in our society, and why Jesus followers should be tak…
Building for the future
Frank and Zoe Grant led Ōpōtiki Baptist Church, a once dwindling congregation in small-town Eastern Bay of Plenty, on a journey to become a church brim…
Faith over feelings
We’ve probably all heard the advice to “follow your heart”. Whilst this advice is well‑intentioned, Matthew Thornton explains why he doesn’t think it i…
A fervour for justice
During World War II, the New Zealand Government appropriated land in Te Kōpua, Raglan, to build an aerodrome. When no longer required for military purp…
Re-envisioning discipleship
Many of our Baptist churches are experiencing a declining number of attendees at Sunday services, and a significant reduction in the number of people b…
Fear: a deviation from trust in God
Long before there were cell phones I rarely knew where my wonderful, carefree, free-spirited husband was. Time did not matter to him, people did. He al…
A fervour for justice
During World War II, the New Zealand Government appropriated land in Te Kōp…
The multitude from every nation
Steve Davis looks at the advantages and disadvantages of a migrant church c…
He mihi mai he ngākau iti
Adrienne Thompson shares her journey of learning te reo Māori. E tū ana au…
Listen up!
Matilda Poasa is a New Zealand-born Samoan, has a Bachelor of Māori Develop…
Faith formation in the home
How can we raise children and teens to become lifelong followers of Jesus? …
One decision or 52?
Change may happen almost imperceptibly over time but we can measure trends.…
The hidden power of the all-age service
A supercharged opportunity for spiritual growth Every pastor and church …
Evangelise those most open
In every church Russell Watts has pastored, God has given a different strat…
Being a missionary kid
Pat Booth grew up in the 1950s in North-East India, the daughter of NZBMS m…
Christmas where we are
Christmas is so much a part of New Zealand and most other Western cultures …
Caring for the Caregivers
Tiredness, culture-shock, homesickness—it can be tough living in another co…
Interview with Khushi—Teacher from GEMS
Recently Khushi, a Bangladeshi teacher from GEMS, travelled to New Zealand …