He Rito is a new network encompassing all our ministries for 0-25 year olds.
Whether you work with Children, Youth or Young Adults, this is the place for you! From national events, training, small group resources and more, our team is here to equip, support and encourage you.
KB Leadership Training Weekend
An annual long weekend away for your whole youth leadership team.
Easter Camps
Easter camps across New Zealand, in Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch for intermediate and high-school aged young people.
News, stories and media for the 0-25 year ages
Creating a thriving culture of all-age discipleship
Interview with Tammy Preston, who will present a webinar series on her research into intergenerational communities and developing preaching for all ages.
Help keep our children safe
Baptist churches need to be safe communities for all of us. That’s why we’re providing free Child Protection Policy training for anyone who works with…
Reflections of a Children and Families Pastor
Looking back on 24 years of ministry, Glenis shares what she's learned.
Baptist kids enriching worship in Aotearoa
Kids’ Band from South West Baptist Church (Ōtautahi) release 4 singles.
Empowering children during divorce and separation
“If we want to prepare them for their future, we need to help them adequately process their present reality”.
He Rito: The future of the church (pre-Hui read: Our young people)
“One of the greatest roles of God’s people is passing the torch of faith from one generation to the next.”
Student accommodation: Chester House – Christchurch Central
If you or someone you know is moving to Christchurch to study, Chester House provides a great place for students to call home.
From Ropeholders to Whiria Kids
A proposal for the relaunch of Ropeholders, a programme weaving children into God's work in the world.
Student accommodation: Baptist Student Hostel – Palmerston North
If you or someone you know is moving to Palmerston North to study, BSH (Baptist Student Hostel) offers a great Christian environment for students.
Intergenerate
Not long until Intergenerate! Read some of the intergenerational discipling vision behind this event and how you can be a part of it.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award celebrates 60 years in New Zealand
Hear David’s story of persistence and achievement, Christian community support, and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Hillary Award – all alongside living with dyspraxia.
Stuck for Matariki celebration ideas?
More ideas from Ōtūmoetai Baptist Church on how to celebrate Matariki in an intergenerational way.
WAY2GO – A children’s ministry training event coming near you!
Connect and discuss the key foundations of our ministry with children and their families.
Easter Camps: on now!
Our four Easter Camps around the country are in full swing. Please pray for all the young people present...
CREW NEEDED: Volunteer at Easter Camps
Can you help? Easter Camps are an incredibly important part of what New Zealand Baptists do. They are camps, at Easter, for young people, and…
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…
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…
“COVID? Who cares about COVID. Look what is happening to our precious son!”
Kathryn Heslop shares how illness has impacted her son and how the church can genuinely love and care for family members struggling with their health.
5 things parents want you to know in order to help their neurodiverse kids
Jenny Lee, a professional educator who serves in several community roles, including Rotorua Baptist’s Kids Church, shares advice on how the church can support neurodiverse…
A journey toward all-age discipleship
Jonathan Melville in conversation with Raewyn Moodie about how Ohoka Congregation Rangiora is on a journey toward all-age discipleship.
Getting COVID creative
Many churches hold Light Parties or other Halloween alternative events on or around the 31st October. In Auckland, with memories of a second lockdown still…
There’s a happy moon in my side
There’s A Happy Moon in my Side helps children unpack their feelings and learn positive ways to deal with the emotions they experience.
School life
We love sharing the different ways God is transforming the communities we are a part of. Here we feature two reports.
Easter Camps: from lockdown to long-term faith
Hear how our incredible collaboration and creativity made Easter Camp happen and impact lives during lockdown...
A cord of three strands
Small churches’ reach and impact can be multiplied exponentially when they work in partnership with others. ‘The Village’ at Carterton Baptist Church is an example…
Faith formation in the home
How can we raise children and teens to become lifelong followers of Jesus? Family Pastor Jan Ozanne and Senior Pastor Andrew Brown say the process is easier,…
Waihi intergenerational home group
In February 2019 Waihi Baptist Church began an intergenerational whānau home group on a Sunday evening. It started with 14 people but now 40-50 people…
The Kids’ Box
Earlier this year we were discussing the fact that we currently didn’t have many young families at the church and that our children weren’t visible…
‘New’ leaders in the New Zealand Baptist movement
Among the New Zealand Baptist movement’s new leaders with national roles are Josie Te Kahu (President), John Tucker (Principal, Carey Baptist College) and Brian Krum…
If you can’t find what you are looking for, help is only an email or phone call away.
Ethan Miller
Youth Catalyst
[email protected]
021 299 2305
Jan Ozanne
National Children & Families Point Person
[email protected]
027 7333 298