Chair Chats
Brief updates from the Chair of the National Council of The Baptist Churches of New Zealand. The National Council is a governing body responsible for establishing policies and practices consistent with the determinations of the assembly of churches at and between the annual Baptist National Hui.
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Abuse in Care Apology
29m | November 3, 2025
Rachelle Martin, Charlotte Cummings, and Steven Goulstone
Deputy Chair of National Council Rachelle Martin talks with Charlotte Cummings and Steven Goulstone, two members of the Baptist Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry Response Group. They discuss the formal Baptist Apology given on 21 October and why we as a union of churches did this, as well as what comes next with the 40 recommendations approved by National Council.
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August meeting update
11m | August 8, 2025
Rod Robson with Catharina Siraa
An update following the National Council meeting on 1 and 2 August: Acts 2 Movement, National Leader search, Abuse in Care RCI Baptist Response Group report, Te Whāriki constitution, Baptist rep on Chaplains’ Defence Advisory Council, Te Wao Tōtara Code of Ethics and Conduct approved.
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National Leader search
16m | July 31, 2025
Ruby Duncan with Mike Crudge
We're making positive progress! Hear from Ruby Duncan, who's heading up the National Leader search. Here's what her team is looking for, how it's going, and what will happen next.
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National Leader applications
09m | June 19, 2025
Rod Robson with Mike Crudge
Here’s how we’re progressing on the National Leader search and a few other things…
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Three prayer needs
07m | May 29, 2025
Rod Robson
1. Carey Principal election process | 2. Lower North Island Baptist Association revamp | 3. National Leader search.