2018 Census data
The 2018 Census confirmed we now live in a country where less than half the population consider themselves to be Christian. Lynne Taylor says we can ra…
Discipleship
“That’s just the way we do things!”
What do we want Baptist churches in New Zealand to be known for? If you had to describe the culture of the faith community you are part of, what would …
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…
Waihi intergenerational home group
In February 2019 Waihi Baptist Church began an intergenerational whānau home group on a Sunday evening. It started with 14 people but now 40-50 people …
Church: grace celebrated
Lucy Talsma reflects on her experience of ‘doing life’ with a family-centred intergenerational home group and what it has taught her about church and g…
Jesus and my leadership
Charles Hewlett invites us all to examine our relationship with Jesus, especially those who are in leadership roles in the church. How do you take c…
Life is worship
“It’s great to worship together,” I say, innocently. “And what do you mean by worship?” The loaded question. The trap. “I mean singing.” “Ah, …
All thy works shall praise thy name
Psalm 29:1-2 defines worship as giving God the honour he deserves. Rick Warren says: “Anything you do that brings pleasure to God is an act of worship.…
Worship—A beautiful Expression!
“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord.” How do you respond to these six words? Alan Burnett reflects on our response to the beauty of God. “Holy, holy, holy…
We all need a Logan
Recently, a grandfather-like figure in my life passed away. I first met Logan four years ago when I began pastoring at my current church. One Sunda…