Chair ChatsNational Councilhttps://baptist.nzBrief 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.Chair Chatshttps://baptist.nzhttps://admin.ezystream.com/static/images/podcast/9f9b17e4-7fa2-481e-b594-81ac5266095e.pngRod RobsonRod Robsonmike.crudge@baptist.org.nzen-usBaptist NZ 2025noThree prayer needs1. Carey Principal election process | 2. Lower North Island Baptist Association revamp | 3. National Leader searchThu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000Rod RobsonRod Robson7:00ae265dab-e810-40f2-bae0-3997c4560eadnoNational Leader applicationsHere’s how we’re progressing on the National Leader search and a few other things…Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000Rod Robson with Mike CrudgeRod Robson with Mike Crudge9:00b5b9217f-6cd5-4494-a035-534acb253877noNational Leader searchWe'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.Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000Ruby Duncan with Mike CrudgeRuby Duncan with Mike Crudge16:0013dd37bc-22fc-4734-80e2-e431cf33f9fcnoAugust meeting updateAn 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.Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000Rod Robson with Catharina SiraaRod Robson with Catharina Siraa11:00dbbcc4c2-aa13-4707-9692-1d28f0cf57dcnoAbuse in Care ApologyDeputy 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.Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000Rachelle Martin, Charlotte Cummings, and Steven GoulstoneRachelle Martin, Charlotte Cummings, and Steven Goulstone29:0054f8a903-425b-4fb4-ae36-05b9006ce7f2noMon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000