The compassionate confidante
A hallmark of chaplaincy is trust and privilege—privilege to go from complete stranger to trusted confidante of another’s story. In hospice ministry es…
Our Stories
Meet Elesha Gordon—media chaplain
Elesha Gordon attends Hills Church (Hillsborough Baptist). A former journalist, Elesha now manages Media Chaplaincy New Zealand, an organisation that s…
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…
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 …
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…