Articles
Regional Hui highlights: Otago and Southland
Rachel Murray shares some highlights from the Regional Hui held at the Catlins River Ridge Retreat, 26-28 May 2022.
An individual’s Christian response to a vaccine mandate in the workplace
Vaccination mandates and the workplace: Are Christians in the firing line? Gareth Jones attends Dunedin City Baptist Church and is Emeritus Professor in Anatomy at…
Podcasts
Sam Kilpatrick: Titus 1
The church leader, Titus, is left behind on the island of Crete to help the quickly expanding local gatherings of ‘The Way’ seek good leadership.…
The heart of the pastor
As we wrap up the year, John Tucker opens up about his love for pastoral ministry. We pray that listening to John's heartfelt reflections will inspire…
The pastor as a child of God
We explore the vital connection between our relationship with God and the pressures of pastoral leadership. Join us as Luke shares his story of how…
Safe, healthy, robust leaders
The annual report from Karen Warner, Leadership Co-ordination Director at the Baptist National Support Centre.
Pastoring through pain: Leading in the midst of suffering
As pastors, we’re called to shepherd others through life’s challenges, sometimes even when we’re navigating our own pain. Declan Smith, lead Pastor of Matamata Baptist…
Baptist buildings and constitutional change
Wayne Schache and Rod Robson discuss the proposed Clause 36 concerning the buildings of Baptist churches wishing to leave the Union.
Everyday Pastoring
Being a pastor is a very public calling! But how do you stay true to yourself amidst everyone else's expectations? Join the conversation with Monique…
Mentoring youth and embracing faith that’s not comfortable, with Sean Marston
In this episode Sean, Cathy’s husband and Steven’s long-term mentor, shares from his decades of working with young people the importance of being present in…
National hui delegates
Who are they? How should they be chosen? How many can we send? And who gets to vote?
The Beautiful Work of Pastoral Leadership
Welcome to our debut episode of "A Beautiful Work"! In this inaugural conversation, we sit down with Michael Rhodes, biblical scholar and lecturer at Carey…
The proposed serious misconduct process
Karen Warner and Wayne Schache from the Baptist National Support Centre give us the lowdown on the proposed Serious Misconduct Process. This conversation is a…
A Beautiful Work introduction
Embracing the beauty and challenges of pastoral ministry, 'A Beautiful Work' podcast offers a conversation hub for those devoted to shepherding God's church.
Flourishing in leadership and healing, with Anashuya Fletcher
Anashuya shares her experiences of leadership and miraculous healing and how she has been and is being formed by both spaces. Ana invites us to…
The Lowdown introduction
This podcast gives you the lowdown on everything happening at the Baptist National Hui from 6 to 9 November 2024 at Rangiora Baptist Church, New…
We need to change: Abuse in faith-based care, with Jaimee van Gemerden
With the recent release of Whanaketia – Through pain and trauma, from darkness to light, the final report from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into…
Julie Chamberlain: 1 Timothy 6:17-21
Julie Chamberlain, Community Pastor at Oxford Terrace Baptist Church (Christchurch), preaches on 1 Timothy 6:17-21.
Andrew Picard: 1 Timothy 6: 11-16
Coming to the end of his time on staff with Carey Baptist College, Andrew shares what he learned from his callings in leadership and how…
Emma Stokes: 1 Timothy 6: 1-10
Paul continues his instructions to God’s household for the sake of the gospel. He emphasises the radical consequences of living out our identity as sisters…
Geoff New: Isaiah 6
Isaiah 6 has two strong threads running through its mysterious and confronting content: human experience and divine intervention. This sermon considers how Isaiah 6 interweaves…
William HC: 1 Timothy 5:17-25
Are good leaders born or made? Are they found or formed? Culture and context will shape our answer as we guard the gospel of Christ.…
Helen Brereton: 1 Timothy 5:1-16
What attitude should church leaders have towards those they shepherd? And how do you care for those in need with limited resources? In 1 Timothy…
Melissa Wilson: 1 Timothy 4:1-15
Melissa Wilson, Pastor at Beachlands Baptist Church, teaches leaders to be aware of the quiet killers, set up training plans, and find their champions.
Michael Rhodes: 1 Timothy 3:1-16, The household of God
1 Timothy 3 ends with some of the most beautiful, exhilarating God-talk in all of Paul’s letters. However, the passage begins with a teaching about…
Jonny Weir: 1 Timothy 2:8-15
These eight verses have been a lightning rod for Christians and our debates about the role of women and men in the church. Jonny looks…
Videos
Baptist Registration Introduction
In this video Charles Hewlett (Baptist National Leader) and Glenn Melville (Centre for Lifelong Learning), introduce the Baptist Registration process for pastoral leaders, chaplains, ministry/mission…
“I want to be like Jesus. And Jesus gave his life for the church”
Charles Hewlett (our National Leader) believes that robust leadership of Baptist faith communities is absolutely crucial if we are to bring gospel renewal to people…
God: The One who is faithful when we are not
Matthew 1:1-6Christa McKirland, Lecturer in Systematic Theology
Jesus: The Saviour who makes all things new
John 2:1-11John Tucker, Principal, Carey Baptist College
Spirit: The Gift-Giver who enables the impossible
1 Corinthians 12:1-5Mick Duncan, Adjunct Lecturer, Carey Baptist College
Mission: Reimagining the church and mission in a time of disruption
Acts 1:1-12George Weiland, Director of the Carey Centre for Mission Research and Formation