Arohanui Rachel
Rachel Murray has announced her decision to stand down from the position of General Director of NZBMS, a position she has held since August 2014. Her l…
Our Stories
Central Baptist’s 125th anniversary
This year marks 125 years since 15 people gathered together in a Palmerston North home to form Palmerston North Central Baptist church. The anniversary…
BOP Baptist Sacred Hui
In March 2019 Jesus followers from Baptist churches around the Bay of Plenty (BOP) gathered to pray and fast together, believing together for God to do…
Small town farming and theological study
Studying theology full-time at Carey Baptist College in Auckland was a far cry from Janet Scarrow’s beef and sheep farm in Raetihi, but it has been a j…
Easter Camps
Northern Easter Camp 2019 I’ve had the joy and privilege of serving the Baptist family as the Northern Easter Camp Director for 11 years now. I serv…
Rock ‘n’ Roll Sunday
Each year on the last weekend of March, the Whangamata community of 4,000 swells to a population of 100,000 for Beach Hop, a rock ‘n’ roll festival of …
Meet Lauran Bethell—Global consultant
Lauran Bethell is a global consultant on the issue of human trafficking, working with the support of International Ministries, the mission agency of Am…
Knit two together
Myrle Bunn and Grant Harris write about the unique collaboration between two Auckland churches, for ministry and mission on Waiheke Island. Journeyin…
Meet Andrew Urquhart—Radio/TV announcer
Andrew Urquhart and his wife Johanna attend Māngere Bridge Baptist Church. Andrew is an announcer at Rhema Media, where he co-hosts a radio interview s…
Baptist bike ministry
Baptists in Christchurch are exploring lifestyles that show our care for God’s creation. Transport is one area where significant changes can easily be …