Rangiaruaru Hema—“Pursuing Jesus”
In June 2020, the national administrator for the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, Winston Hema, announced he had changed his name. His decision, he exp…
A whole new world of possibilities
On my blog mikecrudge.com I’ve written before about problems with Sunday church services as our primary expression of Christian faith—they can be inaut…
A politics of heaven
As New Zealand once again enters into an election period, referenda on drugs and death, education policy changes, and the value of family are all on th…
Learning from our history
Bruce Patrick examines a dramatic incident in New Zealand’s colonial mission history and the example it gives of the importance of understanding others…
Tūtaki Taku community meal
What began as a simple room hire has evolved into a vibrant ministry that feeds people physically, socially and spiritually. Jacky Gartner, Thomas Hend…
“How’s that working for you?”
How does a young adult in 2020 learn to cope with the stress and anxiety of the world? How do they resolve the unease they experience, and in…
Rangiaruaru Hema—“Pursuing Jesus”
In June 2020, the national administrator for the Baptist Churches of New Ze…
Learning from our history
Bruce Patrick examines a dramatic incident in New Zealand’s colonial missio…
Breaking down walls
It had been over a decade since Mt Albert Baptist Church had held a church …
Positioned for impact
We’re aware that the church in Aotearoa New Zealand has been in decline for…
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 hearts wide open
Law changes made on 1st July 2019 aim to raise the standard and improve the…
Life with COVID
It’s not long ago we had never heard of COVID-19; now the lives of most of …
Alan’s updates
A lot has been happening lately. Alan Jamieson brings us up to date wi…
Overseas communication in a digital age
It’s amazing to think that, not too long ago, some overseas workers packed …
“The Perfect Picture”
Susan Barrett reflects on the third theme of Prayer and Self-Denial 2020: ‘…