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
Some advice for myself
Ahead of International Women’s Day, pastor Shelley Motu’apuaka reflects on why abiding in Jesus so hard for some women, especially those in leadership.
Update: Abuse in Care Response Group has been formed
We are pleased to announce the members of the ACRCI Response Group and to thank them for their service to our union of churches.
The latest on the serious misconduct process
An update on the status of the Baptist Union’s serious misconduct process.
Safe, healthy, robust leaders
The annual update from Leadership Co-ordination Director Karen Warner for 2024.
Five ways the Lord has blessed our college
The annual update from former Carey Baptist College Principal John Tucker for 2024.
Nurturing Christ-like leaders and thriving faith communities
Our college has conducted an extensive strategic review.
Youth ministry: Would your church pass the marshmallow test?
Youth ministry can be a frustratingly expensive long-term investment – but a necessary one if New Zealand’s Baptist movement is to survive.
Introducing Allan Taylor, 2025 President of the Baptist Union
Allan Taylor will focus on pastors and prayer in his term as President of the Baptist Union.
National Council meeting December 2024
Reports from subcommittees | Strategic direction setting | National Leader search process | Meeting with Te Whāriki
Call for expressions of interest: Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry Response Group
We (Baptist churches) are establishing a group to ensure the action we take is thorough and well informed.
Principal: Expressions of interest
We are at the beginning of the process for recruiting a new Principal for Carey Baptist College.
‘Tis the season…for Baptist Registrations!
At our National Hui last month, we celebrated 36 people becoming fully registered pastors, chaplains, kaiārahi Māori, ministry/mission and Baptist entity leaders.
Recent Media
William HC: Titus 3:1-15
Getting to know a kind God. The kindness and love of our Saviour is our true foundation for doing good in this world...
Phil Halstead: Titus 2:11-15
Phil’s sermon explores the role of mentors and epiphanies in people’s lives.
Katie Cuttriss: Titus 2:1-10
Does our character and our actions give witness to the beauty of the gospel? Paul uses the model of a Godly household for missional living…
Paul Windsor: 2 Timothy 4:1-22
In these verses, we see that the apostle Paul carries many people in his heart. We look into the nature of his relationships and how…
John Tucker: 2 Timothy 2:14-26
Open up a scripture that helps us to understand who we are as servants of Jesus and what it means to be emboldened and engaged…
Dan Cuttriss: 2 Timothy 2:1-13
Remain faithful to the work of the gospel, be strong, embrace suffering, have hope.
Nicola Mountfort Griffiths: 2 Timothy 1:1-18
In Paul’s last letter to Timothy, he urges him to keep going even though it’s tough and rekindle the fire of the Holy Spirit so…
Susan Osborne: What I learned as your President
After 45 busy years with the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society (Arotahi), Susan Osborne thought she'd take things easy. But God had other ideas...In this…
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.
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Leadership Co-ordination Director, Baptist Churches of New Zealand
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