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…
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…
Leadership in lockdown
The day life changed Saturday 29th February 2020 dawned warm and clear and continued to be a wonderful day as our family celebrated the wedding of our …
Eyes still firmly fixed on Jesus
There is much important discussion happening about COVID-19 and the future of ministry and mission. Charles Hewlett shares why he thinks it would be a …
Life after lockdown
Two earthquakes and then a massacre in Christchurch. An eruption at White Island. And now a pandemic, a nationwide lockdown, and a massive economic rec…
Life with COVID
It’s not long ago we had never heard of COVID-19; now the lives of most of the world’s population have been affected by it in some way or another. We a…
Meet Mikayla Williams—volunteer
Mikayla Williams grew up in Hutt City Baptist Church. For the last two years she has volunteered with the Australia/New Zealand division of Dignity Fre…
Easter Camps: from lockdown to long-term faith
Unprecedented—who’s heard that word before? New Zealand Baptist Easter Camps have weathered nation-stopping storms and terrorist attacks, have been pos…
COVID-19 & lessons learned about food insecurity
The COVID-19 crisis has seen an unprecedented demand on food banks throughout New Zealand. That’s led VisionWest Community Trust, part of Glen Eden Bap…
Virtual spiritual retreats
As a pastor in ministry, I have found that it is vital for my spiritual well-being to make time for spiritual retreats, where my time with the Lord has…
TheoPsych grant
In April 2020, Carey received news that it had been awarded US$14,986 (which at the time of writing is just under NZ$25,000) through Fuller Theological…
Eastgate launches online op shop
Like any other retail outlet, Eastgate Op Shop had to shut its doors when the COVID-19 lockdown took hold. The unexpected silver lining of the closure …
Alan’s updates
A lot has been happening lately. Alan Jamieson brings us up to date with some of the goings on. Transition of Freeset businesses to a new&nbs…
Overseas communication in a digital age
It’s amazing to think that, not too long ago, some overseas workers packed their belongings into coffins instead of suitcases before waving goodbye to …
“The Perfect Picture”
Susan Barrett reflects on the third theme of Prayer and Self-Denial 2020: ‘The Perfect Picture’. Susan served with Tranzsend in South Asia and is a cur…
God is an equal opportunity employer
I have a Bachelor of Applied Theology and a Diploma in Pastoral Leadership from Carey. Technically I haven’t graduated yet because COVID-19 restriction…
The necessity of seasons
During this lockdown period, I’ve been watching the Netflix documentary series, Our Planet, narrated by David Attenborough. It is an incredible series …
Breaking down walls
It had been over a decade since Mt Albert Baptist Church had held a church camp when the idea for another such getaway was raised. Amy Williams explain…