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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 leaders, Kaiārahi Māori, and Baptist entity leaders. In August 2022 our Assembly Council presented the outcome of an 18-month review of the registration process that first began in 1996. The full details of the new Baptist Registration process and how to apply or renew can be found via the baptist.nz website. This video introduces how to apply to registration and some of the changes.

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 and places in our local neighbourhoods.In a recent Zoom conversation Charles reflected with Jonny Weir about how robust leaders are formed. Jonny is the Director of Ministry Training at Carey Baptist College – he oversees our college’s pastoral leadership training, how we as a movement of faith communities invest in future leaders.

Xtend is more than just a camp, it’s an opportunity for your life to change! Hear from Allie, Dave, Katya, Rob, and Callum about their experiences and why you should be there!Xtend offers you a unique opportunity to get together with hundreds of other teens to grow your faith to the next level. It will encourage you to take some risks for God and to grow closer to Him, as well as extending your faith, character, friendships and awareness of how you are gifted to serve. If you, or someone you know are years 11-13 in high school, Register for Xtend now - you won’t go home the same!Registrations will close on June 30th. After this date ring Merrilyn Withers on 021 793412 or email [email protected]://www.xtend.org.nz

Pastor Albert Tang at Pakuranga Chinese Baptist Church mentioned on social media:“Just sharing the video we produced for information and clarification for returning to church (last weekend). I’m sure many of you do better.”If any of you have done better, please share in the comments below.The heading we have used is borrowed from the reddit post where we first saw this.This video has brought many smiles this week. Thank you Pakuranga Chinese Baptist Church!