NZ Baptist Children & Family Ministries

10/05/2026

This simple but powerful truth has both challenged and inspired me as I lead Preschool Ministries at Bethlehem Baptist. It has caused me to reflect deeply on how we approach ministry with our youngest members. Are we doing ministry to preschoolers, or are we inviting them into ministry with us?

01/05/2026

Intergenerate 2026 - Planted to Flourish
3x New Zealand venues

What does a community of all ages flourishing together look like?
Hear some local stories and international voices.
Be inspired and encouraged

Registrations OPEN NOW!
https://www.intergenerate.com.au/events

11/03/2026

Cultivating the Seeds of the Gospel Today - a 3-part webinar series with John Roberto

This three-part webinar series will guide church leaders in envisioning a lifelong approach to faith formation that engages all of the ages and generations in the faith community; and in applying practical strategies for developing holistic, effective, and innovative faith formation “cultivates the seeds of the Gospel” in families, children, youth, and adults.

Register on the link below

30th April, 11am (NZ): Essential Principles and Practices for Lifelong Faith Formation in Today’s Church.
7th May 11am NZ): Programming Approaches to Address the Diverse Needs of People Today.
14th May, 11am (NZ): Weaving Life Stage, Family, and Intergenerational Faith Formation into a Lifelong Plan..

https://www.lifelonglearning.nz/course/?eventtemplate=167-cultivating-the-seeds-of-the-gospel-today

26/01/2026

Praying and blessing the children and young people in your church whānau can be a wonderful way to start the year. We have some fun tags to print off for kids and teachers, so head to our website for more resources 🤩📆📒✏️ https://www.strandz.org.nz/back-to-school.html

11/01/2026

Some of you will know Lorna or have her resources - she is a taonga! Definitely worth a read. I wonder who you can pass this on to?


https://baptist.nz/pondering-a-last-gasp-letter-to-pastors/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPRBTJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeBNuaOtjj1y7kdtuHoRChoGsVqCwasn_TPqKQCGM1n903HpgYWbTUdATj9BA&brid=fWHPnL4mYhIBcZAtQRaiaw

This occasional weekend column called ‘Pondering:…’ is where people from within the collective of 240 Baptist churches across the country can share issues they are thinking about in a way that opens up a topic from a particular perspective. Feel free to comment on the...

06/11/2025

22/10/2025

Taupo Baptist Church

Children's Ministry Leader (Part-Time)

We are seeking a passionate, people-focused leader to oversee our Children's Ministry. This role involves discipling children, supporting parents, and leading a dedicated volunteer team. Teaching or church ministry experience essential.

📧 For more details or to apply, contact [email protected]

02/10/2025

https://mailchi.mp/fcf9538e95e5/bcfm-econnect-april-17451244

The Children and Families Team are running the Friday night session! We would love as many of our CAF leaders to be there as possible - so please join us as we celebrate 'Baptist Whānau Growing Together.'

17/09/2025

ONLY 3 WEEKS TO GO!!

Register now for Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington

https://www.intergenerate.com.au/events

04/09/2025

https://mailchi.mp/99582e3df63a/bcfm-econnect-april-17450545

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The Children and Families Team are running the Friday night session! We would love as many of our CAF leaders to be there as possible - so please join us as we celebrate 'Baptist Whānau Growing Together.'