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Priority learning is formed each year through the Leadership Coordination office of the Baptist Support Centre. The 2 hours of learning may consist of 1 in-house course, or engaging with a specific topic through the choice of multiple approved training providers. All learning will be provided in both in-person and online formats.

Priority Learning 2024

“Safe and Healthy – Boundary Training for Baptist Leaders”

This training will be delivered via a series of short videos, followed by an opportunity for reflection and discussion. The content has been developed for the Baptist Union by Jemma Allen, an Anglican priest and counsellor who has taught boundaries training for the Anglican Diocese of Auckland.

We encourage you attend this training in-person through your local pastoral cluster. Please let the facilitator, or the appropriate regional leader know if you can attend one of the cluster options below:

  • Christchurch – August 29, 12:30pm, Oxford Terrace Baptist (BYO lunch)(Glenn Melville facilitating)
  • Wellington – September 18 – Hosanna Porirua – 12pm.
  • Palmerston North – October 22nd – Palmerston North Central Baptist – 10am
  • New Plymouth – September 3 – Northpoint Baptist – 12pm
  • Hamilton – September 11 – Hillcrest Baptist – 10am
  • Tauranga – September 18 – Te Puke Baptist – 10am.
  • Auckland:
    • West/Central – August 26 – Westgate Baptist 6:30pm (BUNZ team facilitating)
    • Northshore – October 1st – Windsor Park 12-2:30pm (Rick Pierce facilitating)
    • South/East – September 18 – Manukau City Baptist 10-12:30pm (Rachel Roche facilitating)
    • Samoan – October 7th – Samoan Baptist Papatoetoe 6pm (Reti Ah-Voa facilitating)
    • Chinese – September 27 – BU Boardroom 10-12:30pm (Reti Ah-Voa facilitating)
    • Korean – September 16th, BU Boardroom 10-12:30pm, followed by lunch (Reti and Tim Kim facilitating)
    • Northland (2) September 25 and 26 – as per monthly cluster roster (Josie Te Kahu facilitating)

The online training is now full. If you are unable to attend a pastoral cluster, please contact glenn.melville@carey.ac.nz