Welcome to Baptist Women New Zealand
Baptist Women New Zealand is an advocacy group within the Baptist churches of New Zealand that aims to see all women thriving in Baptist church life, celebrating the faith we all share. They aim to be a steadfast voice for Baptist women, by connecting, strengthening and upholding one another to be co-workers in God’s Kingdom.
OUR MISSION
We want to see all women thriving in Baptist Church life, celebrating the faith we share
We aim to be a steadfast voice for Baptist women, by connecting, strengthening and upholding one another to be co-workers in God’s Kingdom.
We connect by
Social media, this website, networking, building our national and international affiliations, meeting at the Baptist Hui and other conferences.
We strengthen by
Training, mentoring, developing and sharing resources.
We uphold by
Building Baptist Union policy which welcomes women’s ministry at local, national and international levels; working with Union leadership to ensure that the needs and rights of women in our churches are met and issues resolved.
Baptist Women New Zealand news, stories and media
Olwyn Dickson (nee Brown) Born 1940
Her creativity shone in designing celebrations, the women’s organisations that were active in the late 20th century, and her international women’s work with the Baptist…
Global Worship Service 2023
Ladies, an invite to connect with Baptist women worldwide in joint worship and prayer next month.
Pondering: Why few women are senior pastors in Baptist churches
“As sole pastor, for over a decade now… I have faced challenges. Some challenges are unique to our specific location, some due to being single…
Anne Turley (nee Churcher)
Anne Turley was the first paid, full-time, woman Pastoral Assistant in the Wellington Baptist Association. That proved to be one of several preludes to her…
A call to prayer: People who have ceased attending church
Today Odele Habets prays for people who have ceased attending church. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer…
A call to prayer: Baptist women in positions of leadership
Today Roi Nu Maran prays for Baptist women in positions of leadership. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to…
Pondering: Women can’t be pastors?
The decision to not let women be pastors is settling for less when we were made for so much more. Christa McKirland reflects on the…
A call to prayer: Relationships
Today Fololi Lologa-Iosua prays for relationships. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer from our women.
A call to prayer: The women of Carey Baptist College
Today Helen Brereton prays for the women of Carey Baptist College. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer…
A call to prayer: Those under pressure to conform
Today Iunisi Katoa prays for those under pressure to conform. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer from…
A call to prayer: Those suffering loss and grief
Today Julie Polglaze prays for those suffering loss and grief. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer from…
A call to prayer: Cultural inclusion
Today Chris Beales-White prays for cultural inclusion. Join in these daily prayers from 18-25 June 2023 in this Call to prayer from our women.