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Let's go boldly after what God has called us to. When we are lost-people-centric, this becomes a powerful scripture. Following Jesus' command to go requires stepping out of the familiar, making ourselves available, working with people, and getting our hands dirty. MAKE CAKE. Cliff Thompson from The Render Gathering brings us the Word in this recording from the Baptist National Hui 2023: Baptists shaping our future.

Ruth demonstrates the sacrifice in kindness. One of the boldest things we can do is be kind. Is kindness and tender concern for others shaping our decisions, discussions and the way we think towards one another? Lucy Talsma from Hamilton South Baptist Church brings us the Word in this recording from the Baptist National Hui 2023: Baptists shaping our future.

In an ongoing posture of praising and ministering to the Lord, the church heard the Spirit's direction. How often do we practice this posture together? Do we seek to make decisions before we seek God's presence? Have we got it the wrong way round? Eduardo Mendonca from New Generation Church brings us the Word in this recording from the Baptist National Hui 2023: Baptists shaping our future.

This episode is from the Carey Graduate School Research Conference. Michael Rhodes, Lecturer in the Old Testament at Carey Baptist College, calls us to expand the biblical text we engage with when approaching political discipleship, bringing greater insight into how we might posture ourselves towards political power. There’s a lot to learn from the actions of Joseph and Daniel. Listen in to hear Michael unpack politics with these two influencers.

The cost of living and housing crisis is having a significant and ongoing impact on individuals, families, and communities. The issues involved are complex and multifaceted and can leave us wondering what, if anything, we can do in response. In this Carey Conversation we were joined by leaders from Visionwest Waka Whakakitenga as we seek to better understand the scope of the issue, the disproportionate impact it is having on some of our communities, and the range of forces at play.

Where do we find new elders? What training will make us even better? How can we support our pastor and staff more? Charles Hewlett talks to Mike Crudge, former Director of the Carey Centre for Lifelong Learning, about strengthening our eldership teams. Click 'Read' next to the episode on the Baptist NZ app or website to open the study guide, including discussion questions. This recording is from the Better Church Elders video series. Thanks to the Carey Centre for Lifelong Learning for producing this resource and making it freely available.