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

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News
March 1, 2023 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

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…

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News
February 16, 2023 | Charis Fotheringham Channel: 2144749

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.

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Stories
February 7, 2023 | Alan Jamieson Channel: 2144749

Rodney Macann (1942-2023)

A transcript of Alan Jamieson's tribute to Rodney Macann on behalf of the Baptist Churches of New Zealand.

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Stories
January 30, 2023 | Beulah Wood Channel: 2144749

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…

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Articles
January 9, 2023 | Keith Harrington Channel: 2144749

7 keys to surviving and thriving in ministry

Keith Harrington, Lead Pastor at Invercargill Central Baptist Church, shares seven tips for longevity in ministry.

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News
December 9, 2022 | Kerry Brewerton Channel: 2144749

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.…

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News
November 30, 2022 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

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…

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News
November 24, 2022 | Myk Habets Channel: 2144749

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.

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News
November 17, 2022 | Karen Warner Channel: 2144749

Robust leaders

An update from our Leadership Co-ordination Director, Karen Warner, for 2022.

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News
November 9, 2022 | Charles Hewlett Channel: 2144749

“…present everyone fully mature in Christ…”

An update from our National Leader, Charles Hewlett, for 2022.

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News
November 5, 2022 | Charis Fotheringham Channel: 2144749

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…

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Events
November 4, 2022 | Charis Fotheringham Channel: 2144749

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.

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Karen Warner
Leadership Co-ordination Director, Baptist Churches of New Zealand

Ph +64 9 526 7958

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