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This video is a Zoom recording to all Baptist Māori by Josie Te Kahu, Leonnie Motu, Ray Totorewa, Matt Renata – of Te Kapa Rautaki, and Luke Kaa-Morgan – Te Pouarataki mō te hikoi (Treaty Guide). Alongside this video they share the words below. This is the first of several videos leading up to the Baptist Hui-ā-Māori in July 2023.  Kia rere arorangi te titiro kite Mata-o-te-Ariki. Kia hohou te rongo. Kia hohou te Rongopai. Auē, taukiri ē! E ngā purapura whetū, e ngā tātai whakaheke nau mai, haere mai ki tēnei huihuinga Māori, hei wānangananga, hei kōrerorero i ngā take o te wā. No reira, nau mai, haere mai, piki mai, kake mai... Te Kapa Rautaki and Te Pouarataki mō te Hikoi extend a warm welcome to our Hāhi Iriiri whānau to gather together at this special hui where we will farewell the old and welcome in the new. We look forward to new opportunities and engaging with the next chapter of our Baptist Māori story. We urge you to prayerfully prioritise this hui and join us for this significant time in our Baptist movement. When 11am Friday 14 July - 2pm Sunday 16 July 2023. Where: Puna O Te Ora, 60 Kayes Road, Pukekohe, 2120. Please send your interest via email in order to receive important information about our hui. Our Hui will start at Te Puna O Te Ora. Further details to follow. Whakapā Mai (Please RSVP) Email: [email protected] Phone: Josie Te Kahu 021 260 4202 or Luke Kaa-Morgan 021 627 157

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!