What an exciting time to be Baptist. We have seen so much positive change and the momentum seems to be growing!
Whether its our treaty journey, our young people, the constitution that shapes us, our posture in engaging with difficult conversations, stewarding our assets, ensuring our people and places are safe, and determining our hand-carved mission… we’re taking some big bites to ensure gospel renewal of people and places in Aotearoa and beyond.
Baptist identity is about being brave and courageous (and dare we say radical!). As the Lord instructed Joshua, “have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Josh 1:9)
This is not a season for nibbling at the edges, it’s a season for big bites!
Read about what happened at Hui 2023
A mechanism to ensure our people and places are safe: Post-Hui update on ‘Big Bite 3’
Of the four ‘Big Bites’ offered at this year’s National Hui, Bite #3 gave us a whole lot to chew on. Here is a summary…
Hui 2023: Election results
The 2023 election results for President roles, Assembly Council, Mission Council, Carey Baptist College Board, and the Baptist Women’s Board.
Hui 2023: Community Impact Day
Takeaways from a pre-Hui day helping Baptist charitable trusts navigate the next growth phase as they seek to utilise their trust to touch lives and…
Hui 2023 in photos | 3
Here's a snapshot of what went down at the Baptist National Hui 2023 on Friday night and Saturday!
Hui 2023 in photos | 2
Here's a snapshot of what went down at the Baptist National Hui 2023 on Thursday night and Friday!
Hui 2023 in photos | 1
Here's a snapshot of what went down at the Baptist National Hui 2023 on Thursday!
A mechanism to ensure our people and places are safe (pre-Hui read: Big Bite 3)
When it comes to ensuring our people and places are safe: “is our ecclesiology [how we do church] fit for purpose in 2023?”
The morning after (pre-Hui read: Arotahi)
“…it’s time to check in on the steps we have made together.” One year on from the launch of Arotahi!
A new way of making decisions together (pre-Hui read: Big Bite 2)
Take a look at why we’re reconsidering the structural foundations for the way we as Baptists interact and make decisions together.
He Rito: The future of the church (pre-Hui read: Our young people)
“One of the greatest roles of God’s people is passing the torch of faith from one generation to the next.”
He Koronga Maatou – We have a dream (pre-Hui read: Baptist Māori)
"...to see all Māori become lifelong followers of Jesus, flourishing and positively transforming their whānau, community and the world in which we live".
A Baptist way to make decisions (pre-Hui read: Big Bites 1-4)
“As Baptist churches, how do we make decisions? Or, more importantly, how should we make decisions? What does the Bible say?”
Listen to or watch previous National Hui sessions
Word: Matthew 28:18-20 (National Hui 2023)
Let's go boldly after what God has called us to. When we are lost-people-centric, this becomes a powerful scripture. Following Jesus' command to go requires…
Hui 2023: Word | Ruth
Lucy Talsma brings the Word from the book of Ruth. Ruth demonstrates the sacrifice in kindness. One of the boldest things we can do is…
Word: Ruth (National Hui 2023)
Ruth demonstrates the sacrifice in kindness. One of the boldest things we can do is be kind. Is kindness and tender concern for others shaping…
Hui 2023: Word | Acts 13 1-3
Eduardo Mendonca brings the Word from Acts 13:1-3. Here we find the church had an ongoing practice of worshiping and seeking the presence of God…
Spectacular Jesus
When was the last time New Zealand Baptists wept?Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything…
Spectacular Calling
Why is it worth giving your life to Christian ministry? Presented by John Tucker. As Principal of Carey Baptist College, John leads the college. With…
Spectacular Church
"This is what the Lord says - he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, who drew out the…
Spectacular Youth
Young people want to belong; in what ways do you think our churches help and hinder this belonging?"A new command I give you: Love one…
Spectacular Future
How do we best pass on the leadership baton?"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set and example for the…
Spectacular Power
The Spirit God is at work among the marginalised in our local neighbourhoods. What keeps us from seeing how the marginalised are both recipients of…
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