Welcome to the Leadership Hub of the

Baptist Churches of New Zealand.

If you are involved in leadership within, or on behalf of, a Baptist faith community then you have come to the right place. Whether you are in pastoral leadership, on an eldership board, or working with youth or children, the Leadership Hub has tools for your kete and inspiration for your soul.

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The development of our External Supervision Support for church leaders Image
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September 14, 2023 | Glenn Melville Channel: 2144749

The development of our External Supervision Support for church leaders

To improve the safe and ethical practices in Baptist churches, much has been happening in the leadership development space…

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September 12, 2023 | Catharina Siraa Channel: 2144749

Help determine the mind of Christ for our collective of churches

Every local church votes for our governing representatives at the Annual National Hui in November. Prepare for your church’s vote by reading the profiles of…

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September 6, 2023 | Neil Baker Channel: 2144749

My supervision experience

“We do not learn from experience. We learn by reflecting on experience.”

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August 17, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop Channel: 2144749

People centred leadership: Conclusion

When I consider the characteristics unpacked in this series, I can’t help but return to the life of Jesus. Jesus was centred on people.

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August 9, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop Channel: 2144749

People centred leadership: Partnering

Leaders today, if you need to grasp one thing, it is this: our greatest strength does not come from the individual, but from the collective.

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July 17, 2023 | Catharina Siraa Channel: 2144749

“Excuse me, are you the President?”

Nominations are currently open for the role of President of the Baptist Union of New Zealand. What is this role, and who could be nominated?

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July 13, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop Channel: 2144749

People centred leadership: Honouring

God instructs us to honour and respect all people. To treat them with high esteem, to show consideration toward them, and to grasp how truly…

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July 6, 2023 | Catharina Siraa Channel: 2144749

Why do people want to be on our Assembly Council?

With nominations now open for our governing group (Assembly Council), we find out what is involved, and why some current members want to be part…

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July 5, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

Update from Norway: Highlights of Day 2

The work of Te Hāhi Iriiri o Aotearoa applauded at the Baptist World Alliance gathering for the Resolution on Dignity and Justice for Indigenous Peoples…

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June 14, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop Channel: 2144749

People centred leadership: Attentive

Be attentive to the good in the lives of those around you and show appreciation for it. For there is perhaps no greater motivator than…

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June 7, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop Channel: 2144749

People centred leadership: Inclusive

Diversity is a gift that enables us to develop and grow, to challenge our ideas and rethink our positions.

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May 31, 2023 | Kathryn Heslop Channel: 2144749

People centred leadership: Responsive

Responsive leadership requires us to first understand the needs of those we lead, and then to lead in a way that actively seeks to meet…

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Leadership Co-ordination Director, Baptist Churches of New Zealand

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