Pre-Hui event: Kingdom in the Community
Baptists in Aotearoa have always sought ways to express God’s kingdom love in their communities. ‘Kingdom in the Community‘ will be an inspiring day featuring a range of voices, experiences and ministries from across the motu, as well as our very special guest Tim Costello from Australia. Whatever the size of your church or trust, wherever you are at in developing your local ministries, join us as we explore ways to strengthen and sharpen our work to practically love our neighbours.
- Hosted by Visionwest and the Baptist National Leader
- Venue: Golden Sands Baptist Church
- 9am – 5pm Wednesday 4 November
- $30 unwaged/student, $50 waged
Watch Chris Chamberlain and Lisa Woolley talk about the day
Hui 2026: Kingdom in the community
Kingdom in the Community hosted by Visionwest and Baptist National Leader Chris Chamberlain. Wednesday 4th November | Golden Sands Baptist Church, Papamoa Hui.baptist.nz for tickets…
Wednesday 4 November
9 – 10.30am
Opening session
- Mihi Whakatau (Ray Totorewa)
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Song, Scripture Reading & Prayer (Colin Gruetzmacher)
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Welcome & Overview (Lisa Woolley & Chris Chamberlain)
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Keynote (Tim Costello) Luke 4 – seeds of collaboration
10:30 – 11am
Morning tea
11 – 12pm
Morning options
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1a Baptists and Housing (host: Brook Turner) with Geoff Henshaw, Lisa Woolley, Josiah Carr, James Stewart.
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1b Baptists and Good Mahi (host: Dale Campbell) with Jodie Leqeta, Rewai Te Kahu, Sam Young.
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1c Baptists and Treaty Partnership (host Rāwiri Auty) with Faye Poesy, Matt Strong, Andy Carpenter.
12 – 1pm
Lunch
1 – 2pm
Afternoon Options
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2a Baptist Churches & Trusts (host: Brook Turner) with Steve Moe, Jody Kilpatrick, Grant Harris, Steve Parker.
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2b Baptists and Kai Security (host: Dale Campbell) with Valeria Gascoigne, Renee Hanna, Kerry Brewerton.
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2c Baptists and Mental Health (host: Rāwiri Auty) with Luke Kaa-Morgan, Fred Astle, Lisa Woolley, Sean Delany, Paul Cossey.
2 – 3pm
Afternoon Tea and Facilitated Networking at Tables
Chaplains’ whakawhanaungatanga with Paul Cossey
3 – 5pm
Closing session
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Song, Scripture & Prayer (lead: Colin Greutzmacher)
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Kingdom of Justice Panel (host: Dale Campbell) with Tim Costello, Denise Tims, George Wieland.
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Building a Coalition (host: Brook Turner) with Lisa Woolley, Grant Harris, Chris Chamberlain, Denise Tims.
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Closing Encouragement (Tim Costello)
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Closing Comments (Chris Chamberlain & Lisa Woolley)
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Poroaki (Sean Delany)