PYDT wins fundraising award
In July 2020 Papanui Youth Development Trust (PYDT) won third place in software company Blackbaud’s #SpiritofFundraising Good News Stories competition.…
Youth / Young Adults
“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…
A cord of three strands
Sometimes small churches get overlooked, as if the number of people in a church is the all‑important measure. But even small churches’ reach and impact…
The Pied Piper of Putaruru
Neil Shaw is one of those larger-than-life characters who stands out in a small rural town. His background has given him a heart for the lost, and God …
We need to talk about porn
The porn landscape has meteorically changed. We cannot ignore it because it invades everyday life. Brian Krum says it is time to talk honestly about po…
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…
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…