Small things matter
Every Queen’s Birthday weekend 500 youth leaders from around New Zealand gather for QB, BYM’s Youth Ministry and Leadership training conference. Fou…
Youth / Young Adults
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…
Let the salmon swim!
Second-generation youth and young adults who have grown up within migrant churches often struggle to find where they belong. Is it with their parents’ …
Faith over feelings
We’ve probably all heard the advice to “follow your heart”. Whilst this advice is well‑intentioned, Matthew Thornton explains why he doesn’t think it i…
BYM’s ‘You’re a Gift’ Christmas Challenge
Showing generosity and kindness this Christmas has never been easier! The ‘You’re a Gift Challenge’ is all about random and contagious acts of kindn…
Listen up!
Matilda Poasa is a New Zealand-born Samoan, has a Bachelor of Māori Development in Māori Media, and recently completed an internship with the Native Am…
Ethical clothing
Emma Melville is a member of the youth group at Glen Eden Baptist Church. She tells us why she has been championing the issue of ethical clothing. Yout…
Seeing what God is DO-ing
Seven teams of Baptist young people and leaders went on a DO Team mission to Fiji in 2017. This year another six teams are planned. Baptist Youth Minis…