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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.
Recent Articles
Youth Catalyst
It is exciting to announce that Ethan Miller has been appointed to the role of Youth Catalyst for the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, commencing…
Cyclone Gabrielle: Update from Hawke’s Bay Baptist churches
Here's what we've heard from churches within the Bay of Plenty & Eastland Baptist Association concerning Cyclone Gabrielle's impact.
Rodney Macann (1942-2023)
A transcript of Alan Jamieson's tribute to Rodney Macann on behalf of the Baptist Churches of New Zealand.
Woman of the month: Claire Hart (nee Gilbert) 1926-2022
Claire Gilbert Hart (1926-2022), commencing in the mid-1950s, ministered in the Baptist scene and Baptist churches to such a level she became a trailblazer in…
7 keys to surviving and thriving in ministry
Keith Harrington, Lead Pastor at Invercargill Central Baptist Church, shares seven tips for longevity in ministry.
New appointment: Te Pouarataki mō te hikoi (Treaty guide)
It is with excitement that we announce the appointment of Luke Kaa-Morgan to the role of Te Pouarataki mō te hikoi—Treaty guide, commencing January 2023.…
Spectacular Youth: Youth Catalyst
This is a news update coming from a message sent on 29 November 2022 to Baptist Youth Pastors and Leaders – we’re keen to share…
Celebrating Baptists flying high on the world stage
Join with us as we celebrate two New Zealand Baptist scholars who have recently made big achievements on the world academic stage.
Robust leaders
An update from our Leadership Co-ordination Director, Karen Warner, for 2022.
“…present everyone fully mature in Christ…”
An update from our National Leader, Charles Hewlett, for 2022.
Hui 2022 Day 3: The future is now
It may have been the last day of Hui, but the conversations it ignited are far from over. Here's an overview of the goings on…
Hui 2022 Day 2: God invites us to join his spectacular works
So much to take in, learn and action! Here's an overview of the goings on at Hui 2022: Day 2, Friday 4 November 2022.
Recent Media
Answering your questions
Some brilliant questions about discipleship have come in! Caleb answers them in this episode.
The strengths-based disciple with Wilson Chan
Caleb chats with Wilson Chan, Strength Finders Coach, about what it means to be a strengths-based disciple.
The mental-emotional healthy disciple with Tash Ellis
Caleb discusses mental-emotional health as a disciple of Jesus with Tash Ellis, a counsellor and facilitator of Soul Tour.
The Bible and eldership (Better Church Elders 1)
What does the Bible have to say about our function as elders? What is it that we are meant to be and do? Charles Hewlett…
Introducing Discipleship Aotearoa
Caleb Haurua introduces himself and his new podcast… “In this podcast, you will hear me and others share our dreams of what it means to…
Carey Conversations: Church and Leadership in Aotearoa Today
What does it mean to be the Church, and how are we modelling power? In this Carey Conversations recording, Jonny Weir, Director of Ministry Training…
Spectacular Power (National Hui 2022)
Michael Rhodes, Lecturer in Old Testament at Carey Baptist College, uncovers the wonder of the potluck and the error of the soup kitchen. You’ve found Michael’s…
Spectacular Future (National Hui 2022)
Four emerging leaders, Hannah Cossey, Jonathan Edmeadas, Eduardo Mendonca and Tanya Lameta, share what the church they lead is going to look like. You’ve found this…
Spectacular Youth (National Hui 2022)
Sam Kilpatrick, youth program leader and lecturer at Carey Baptist College, challenges us to think about and respond to the place of the youth in our…
Spectacular Church (National Hui 2022)
Matt Renata takes us on a ride into the story of the church in Aotearoa and towards the new thing God is doing. You’ve found…
Spectacular Calling (National Hui 2022)
Carey Baptist College Principal, John Tucker, unpacks the priority, purpose and paradox of our calling found in Colossians 1:28-29. You’ve found John’s keynote from the…
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…
Becoming cross-shaped people
In the final episode of this season Ken Keyte returns to his working definition of cross-shaped community that he began with, to develop a more…
Cross-shaped community reframes the issue
Learn how a multi-congregational, multi-cultural church responded to the COVID-19 vaccination passes, by reframing this divisive issue around the gospel of Christ. In this episode…
Cross-shaped community forms with prayer
Interview with co-pastors Gareth & Andie Davies. Find out how Kumeu Baptist Church decided to meet for church in a completely different way as they…
Cross-shaped community role models
Hear how Mt Albert Baptist Church in Auckland endeavoured to keep church unity during the divisive COVID-19 vaccination mandates. As Ken Keyte talks with pastor…
Cross-shaped community defined (Part 2)
Deepen your understanding of cross-shaped community as Ken Keyte chats with Dr Greg Liston about how imagination, practice, and presence transform us towards the kingdom…
Anna Jones: Vicarious trauma, Jesus, faith…
In this episode Kathryn Heslop talks with Anna Jones, who is part of Village Baptist Church in Havelock North. Anna shares with us about her…
Cross-shaped community defined (Part 1)
Gain an understanding of cross-shaped community, as Ken Keyte chats with Dr Greg Liston about ideas from his upcoming book Kingdom Come, on how we learn to…
Linda Allen: Career paths for women, NZ education system...
In this episode Kathryn Heslop talks with Linda Allen, Principal of Oratia District School. Linda has been a principal for nearly seven years, four at…
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
If you can’t find what you are looking for, help is only an email or phone call away.
Karen Warner
Leadership Co-ordination Director, Baptist Churches of New Zealand
Ph +64 9 526 7958