Recordings
As we gather a collection of audio and video recordings from baptistresearch events we will make them available here for online listening and viewing.
As we gather a collection of audio and video recordings from baptistresearch events we will make them available here for online listening and viewing.
Sarah Rice, The 'Baptists doing research' series 2019
Sarah believes that Jesus through His Spirit is active in this world, and that we get to participate in Christ’s redemptive work for the glory of the Father. Her masters thesis seeks to participate in Jesus’ redemptive work among iTaukei (Indigenous Fijian) Entrepreneurs. She is part of a Marsden Founded research project of Massey University, contesting conventional development’s claim that indigenous customary land (when a family group own land together) is a barrier to Fiji’s development, and arguing that it is instead a solid foundation for indigenous development. Sarah will present findings from a case-study as an allied non-indigenous researcher, since the indigenous knowledge is not her own. She currently is a co-lead-pastor with her husband Elliot, at Papanui Baptist Church in Christchurch.
Sarah believes that Jesus through His Spirit is active in this world, and that we get to participate in Christ’s redemptive work for the glory of the Father. Her masters thesis seeks to participate in Jesus’ redemptive work among iTaukei (Indigenous Fijian) Entrepreneurs. She is part of a Marsden Founded research project of Massey University, contesting conventional development’s claim that indigenous customary land (when a family group own land together) is a barrier to Fiji’s development, and arguing that it is instead a solid foundation for indigenous development. Sarah will present findings from a case-study as an allied non-indigenous researcher, since the indigenous knowledge is not her own. She currently is a co-lead-pastor with her husband Elliot, at Papanui Baptist Church in Christchurch.
Heather Roberts, The 'Baptists doing research' series 2019
10 years ago Heather Roberts was horrified to learn that around 20% of the world's cocoa is grown by child labour: kids who are kept out of school to do dangerous work for which they are frequently beaten. Once she knew that she had to change which chocolate she bought! She then learned that actual slavery is common in both the fishing and sugar industries - yet there are no fair trade fish brands to buy. Using research skills gained through her MSc, Heather worked to identify fish brands that are slave and child labour free, from the factory right back to the boats. Her research on slave-free fish, cocoa and sugar is available through 'Just Kai' ( justkai.puriri.nz ). Heather is a member of Avondale Baptist Church, Auckland, New Zealand.
10 years ago Heather Roberts was horrified to learn that around 20% of the world's cocoa is grown by child labour: kids who are kept out of school to do dangerous work for which they are frequently beaten. Once she knew that she had to change which chocolate she bought! She then learned that actual slavery is common in both the fishing and sugar industries - yet there are no fair trade fish brands to buy. Using research skills gained through her MSc, Heather worked to identify fish brands that are slave and child labour free, from the factory right back to the boats. Her research on slave-free fish, cocoa and sugar is available through 'Just Kai' ( justkai.puriri.nz ). Heather is a member of Avondale Baptist Church, Auckland, New Zealand.
Lynne Taylor, The 'Baptists doing research' series 2019
Lynne Taylor has always been curious about how God is at work, and, aware of how much our world has changed and is changing, her PhD explored how and why previously unchurched Australians become Christians today. Her working week combines roles as Somerville Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at Otago University, and co-leader of Student Soul, a student congregation. She is married to Steve and they have two young adult daughters.
Lynne Taylor has always been curious about how God is at work, and, aware of how much our world has changed and is changing, her PhD explored how and why previously unchurched Australians become Christians today. Her working week combines roles as Somerville Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at Otago University, and co-leader of Student Soul, a student congregation. She is married to Steve and they have two young adult daughters.
Elliot Rice, The 'Baptists doing research' series 2018
Elliot works in tandem with his wife Sarah as Co-Senior Pastors at Papanui Baptist Church, where they’ve served since 2016. He also lectures at Laidlaw (Christchurch), teaching introductions to the New Testament and to theology. Elliot completed his Master of Applied Theology through Carey Baptist College last year, engaging the systematic theology of Catholic theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar. In his talk, he explores what it means for a Baptist to engage the theology of a Catholic, and what this particular Swiss German Catholic might have to say to the Baptists of Aotearoa.
Elliot works in tandem with his wife Sarah as Co-Senior Pastors at Papanui Baptist Church, where they’ve served since 2016. He also lectures at Laidlaw (Christchurch), teaching introductions to the New Testament and to theology. Elliot completed his Master of Applied Theology through Carey Baptist College last year, engaging the systematic theology of Catholic theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar. In his talk, he explores what it means for a Baptist to engage the theology of a Catholic, and what this particular Swiss German Catholic might have to say to the Baptists of Aotearoa.
Amanda Pilbrow, The 'Baptists doing research' series 2018
Amanda’s research stems from the drive to understand and see Gods presence in those around us - especially in those we might have deemed unworthy. Formerly a young adults pastor, Amanda loves to work out of a space that encompasses equality, grace, justice and mercy - that is often most evidenced in the messiness of lives - including her own. Her study circumvents all these area as she researches what we might learn by paying attention to God’s presence in the lives of LGB Christians: Faith, sexuality, church experiences, peoples responses and God’s presence in their journeys.
Amanda’s research stems from the drive to understand and see Gods presence in those around us - especially in those we might have deemed unworthy. Formerly a young adults pastor, Amanda loves to work out of a space that encompasses equality, grace, justice and mercy - that is often most evidenced in the messiness of lives - including her own. Her study circumvents all these area as she researches what we might learn by paying attention to God’s presence in the lives of LGB Christians: Faith, sexuality, church experiences, peoples responses and God’s presence in their journeys.
Adrienne Wood, The 'Baptists doing research' series 2018
Adrienne is an experienced secondary school teacher and more recently a student of human development. She has a particular interest in children presenting with complex behavioural and learning needs, and has studied the attachment-based developmental theory of Canadian psychologist Gordon Neufeld, applying it to engaging disaffected learners by putting relationship first. She is a long standing Citysider, mother of two adolescents, and lover of the nature and the mountains.
Adrienne is an experienced secondary school teacher and more recently a student of human development. She has a particular interest in children presenting with complex behavioural and learning needs, and has studied the attachment-based developmental theory of Canadian psychologist Gordon Neufeld, applying it to engaging disaffected learners by putting relationship first. She is a long standing Citysider, mother of two adolescents, and lover of the nature and the mountains.
Andrew Picard, The 'Baptists doing research' series 2018
From Whiteness towards Witness: Revelation and Repentance as Unbelonging to Empire.
Andrew lectures in Public Theology and Systematic Theology at Carey Baptist College. His interests are found at the intersectional possibilities of interdisciplinary research in theology and culture and their implications for Christian faith and life. Along with teaching, Andrew is completing his PhD which explores Colin Gunton’s trinitarian theology of culture.
From Whiteness towards Witness: Revelation and Repentance as Unbelonging to Empire.
Andrew lectures in Public Theology and Systematic Theology at Carey Baptist College. His interests are found at the intersectional possibilities of interdisciplinary research in theology and culture and their implications for Christian faith and life. Along with teaching, Andrew is completing his PhD which explores Colin Gunton’s trinitarian theology of culture.
Judge David Ambler, Sutherland Lecture, 6 November 2015
Lessons from the crossroads of history
Lessons from the crossroads of history
Professor Paul Fiddes, Baptist Research Lecture, 16 August 2014
Baptists and Spirituality
Baptists and Spirituality
Stephanie Robson, Baptist Research Lecture, 9 August 2014
Buildings and Baptists: what happens when a church doesn't have its own place?
Buildings and Baptists: what happens when a church doesn't have its own place?
Dr Martin Sutherland, Sutherland Lecture, 8 November 2013
Is there a Baptist way of thinking?
Is there a Baptist way of thinking?
Dr Mike Crudge, Sutherland Lecture, 8 November 2012
The Disconnected Church
The Disconnected Church
Brian Smith, Baptist Research Lecture, 18 August 2012
Kingdom come: "this is that, then is now" James McClendon
Kingdom come: "this is that, then is now" James McClendon
