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Baptist Resources Limited is a charitable company, owned by the Baptist Union on behalf of the Upper South Island Baptist Association (USBA). We provide specialist advice in governance/strategy matters, property development projects, property management, administration, accounting, finance, and hospitality services.

Baptist Resources Limited grew out of Kānuka Hopestill Limited, a charitable company established and owned by Oxford Terrace Baptist Church in 2020 to manage its development activities, property management, church administration, financial administration and hospitality functions.

Over time, Kānuka Hopestill Limited began providing services to other Baptist churches across the upper South Island. This led to conversations about whether the entity was best placed to deliver its outcomes as an Oxford Terrace Baptist Church-owned entity or if it could have greater reach and impact as an arm of the Upper South Island Baptist Association.

In 2023, these conversations progressed into a business case for Baptist Resources Limited’s establishment with the formal establishment of the company in March 2024.

OUR vision and Mission

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Baptist Resources Limited exists to help the Upper South Island Baptist Association and its Churches enhance the kingdom outcomes they deliver.

We seek to enable Upper South Island Baptist Churches to achieve:

  • Back-office efficiencies - Spending less time and money on things that aren’t core areas of focus.

  • Enhanced Kingdom outcomes on their projects - By making them more economical, efficient, and effective.

  • Better governance and strategic planning of their ministries - Helping them focus on the important issues.

kaupapa

1. Ara Tohutohu (Guidance and Wisdom): As a guiding force in Baptist churches and charities BRL commits to providing wisdom and a vision of hope. This kaupapa is about being a reliable source of guidance, helping others navigate the complexities of church operations and management.

2. Mahitahi (Collaboration): Acknowledging its role as one part of a larger ecosystem of the Baptist movement, BRL values collaboration with other organisations, communities, and families. This principle emphasises the power of working together for the well-being of the Baptist movement.

3. Whakamana Tangata (Empowerment through Strengths-Based Approach): Focusing on strengths rather than deficits, BRL seeks to empower Baptist churches and charities by assisting in areas that are not economic to focus on.

4. Whanaungatanga (Building Relationships): BRL understands the importance of strong relationships within the Baptist family. Building on existing networks and understanding the challenges they face will be key.