Why is it that sometimes what we think about God and believe about scripture doesn’t lead to a positive result in our lives? Leaving us disappointed with God. The Christian has always contended with a number of doctrines, philosophies or well-intentioned ideas that can totally frustrate our relationship with God. Let’s call these things “Crazy Makers” These ideas may be well-intentioned but others are simply evil. So we need to be aware of what can make our faith in God go a bit crazy. Or even cause us to be false witnesses about God. So this year our Summer series is called “Crazy Makers”.

Why is it that sometimes what we think about God and believe about scripture doesn’t lead to a positive result in our lives? Leaving us disappointed with God. The Christian has always contended with a number of doctrines, philosophies or well-intentioned ideas that can totally frustrate our relationship with God. Let’s call these things “Crazy Makers” These ideas may be well-intentioned but others are simply evil. So we need to be aware of what can make our faith in God go a bit crazy. Or even cause us to be false witnesses about God. So this year our Summer series is called “Crazy Makers”.

Why is it that sometimes what we think about God and believe about scripture doesn’t lead to a positive result in our lives. Leaving us disappointed with God. The Christian has always contended with a number of doctrines, philosophies or well intentioned ideas that can totally frustrate our relationship with God. Let’s call these things “Crazy Makers” These ideas may be well intentioned but others are simply evil. So we need to be aware of what can make our faith in God go a bit crazy. Or even cause us to be false witnesses about God. So this year our Summer series is called “Crazy Makers”.

Carols find a special place in our hearts at Christmas and we’re guessing it’s not uncommon that you’ll find yourself humming a favourite tune in the busyness of the season. Carols capture the glorious story of the Bible and it’s hope for all the world. If you love to sing we’d love to warmly invite you to gather with us here in Bethlehem as we lift our hearts and voices around the wonderful message of Christmas - Immanuel God with us.

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a…woah, woah hang on!! That’s not how our Christmas is going to roll this year. Nau mai haere mai, it’s time to have some fun at ‘Ours’ Crack out the Christmas hats and jerseys for a night of festivities here at Bethlehem Baptist this Christmas Eve. We want to have some fun, dish out some prizes, roll with laughter, enjoy some good music and sing a carol or two. It’s a night of frivolity for the whole family as we celebrate being together and gathering around the Hope of this Season

A tick, a tock, a passing moment held fast by the wheel of time. Join us on an adventure like no other, as we turn our hearts and thoughts towards a season filled with a twinkle of hope. A nod to the past, a wink at the future, a moment for all mankind. Join us at Bethlehem Baptist Church as we celebrate the greatest moment in history like you’ve never seen or heard it told before. Bring the whole whānau and set your clocks to be with us, you won’t want to be late.

Our collective vision as a church is to partner with God to generously transform lives and society into the likeness of Christ in Tauranga, New Zealand and the world. Each of our departments share their specific goals for 2021 to help us achieve our vision for the year ahead.

Isn’t it amazing that the creator of the universe would choose to interact with us? We are broken, but He chooses to use us, chooses to transform us – so that we may bring Him glory! With extended music, communion and creative elements, this will be a time to sing, dance, reflect and respond to our incredible Creator – to glorify His name and worship Him unashamedly.

The church in Corinth was in trouble. They were divided. They were immature. They were abusing the sacraments, spiritual gifts, and each other. The apostle Paul had founded this church earlier (Acts 18), and when he hears of the young church’s struggles, he writes them a letter. And it’s a bold one. He tackles the issues the church faces, reprimands them for their shortcomings, and encourages them in love. First Corinthians is not a step-by-step guide to solving church problems, however. Instead of telling the church precisely what to do, Paul proposes a new perspective: put God’s glory first. It’s the key to overcoming these struggles.

The church in Corinth was in trouble. They were divided. They were immature. They were abusing the sacraments, spiritual gifts, and each other. The apostle Paul had founded this church earlier (Acts 18), and when he hears of the young church’s struggles, he writes them a letter. And it’s a bold one. He tackles the issues the church faces, reprimands them for their shortcomings, and encourages them in love. First Corinthians is not a step-by-step guide to solving church problems, however. Instead of telling the church precisely what to do, Paul proposes a new perspective: put God’s glory first. It’s the key to overcoming these struggles.

Many new believers over the centuries have asked the same question, was the man called Jesus Christ just an egomaniac and misguided fool, or a simple teacher who was indeed the Son of God. In a world plagued by prosperity preachers and spiritual celebrities who can often offer a pseudo-Christianity that is more palatable, 1st John offers an alternative narrative, that stings and offends a modern conscience. Is Jesus God! Did he come to save sinners like me? Does God care about me? Come and See. "One generation believes something. The next assumes it. And the third will forget and deny it." (D.A. Carson)

The church in Corinth was in trouble. They were divided. They were immature. They were abusing the sacraments, spiritual gifts, and each other. The apostle Paul had founded this church earlier (Acts 18), and when he hears of the young church’s struggles, he writes them a letter. And it’s a bold one. He tackles the issues the church faces, reprimands them for their shortcomings, and encourages them in love. First Corinthians is not a step-by-step guide to solving church problems, however. Instead of telling the church precisely what to do, Paul proposes a new perspective: put God’s glory first. It’s the key to overcoming these struggles.

Many new believers over the centuries have asked the same question, was the man called Jesus Christ just an egomaniac and misguided fool, or a simple teacher who was indeed the Son of God. In a world plagued by prosperity preachers and spiritual celebrities who can often offer a pseudo-Christianity that is more palatable, 1st John offers an alternative narrative, that stings and offends a modern conscience. Is Jesus God! Did he come to save sinners like me? Does God care about me? Come and See. "One generation believes something. The next assumes it. And the third will forget and deny it." (D.A. Carson)

The church in Corinth was in trouble. They were divided. They were immature. They were abusing the sacraments, spiritual gifts, and each other. The apostle Paul had founded this church earlier (Acts 18), and when he hears of the young church’s struggles, he writes them a letter. And it’s a bold one. He tackles the issues the church faces, reprimands them for their shortcomings, and encourages them in love. First Corinthians is not a step-by-step guide to solving church problems, however. Instead of telling the church precisely what to do, Paul proposes a new perspective: put God’s glory first. It’s the key to overcoming these struggles.

Many new believers over the centuries have asked the same question, was the man called Jesus Christ just an egomaniac and misguided fool, or a simple teacher who was indeed the Son of God. In a world plagued by prosperity preachers and spiritual celebrities who can often offer a pseudo-Christianity that is more palatable, 1st John offers an alternative narrative, that stings and offends a modern conscience. Is Jesus God! Did he come to save sinners like me? Does God care about me? Come and See. "One generation believes something. The next assumes it. And the third will forget and deny it." (D.A. Carson)

Many new believers over the centuries have asked the same question, was the man called Jesus Christ just an egomaniac and misguided fool, or a simple teacher who was indeed the Son of God. In a world plagued by prosperity preachers and spiritual celebrities who can often offer a pseudo-Christianity that is more palatable, 1st John offers an alternative narrative, that stings and offends a modern conscience. Is Jesus God! Did he come to save sinners like me? Does God care about me? Come and See. "One generation believes something. The next assumes it. And the third will forget and deny it." (D.A. Carson)

The church in Corinth was in trouble. They were divided. They were immature. They were abusing the sacraments, spiritual gifts, and each other. The apostle Paul had founded this church earlier (Acts 18), and when he hears of the young church’s struggles, he writes them a letter. And it’s a bold one. He tackles the issues the church faces, reprimands them for their shortcomings, and encourages them in love. First Corinthians is not a step-by-step guide to solving church problems, however. Instead of telling the church precisely what to do, Paul proposes a new perspective: put God’s glory first. It’s the key to overcoming these struggles.

The church in Corinth was in trouble. They were divided. They were immature. They were abusing the sacraments, spiritual gifts, and each other. The apostle Paul had founded this church earlier (Acts 18), and when he hears of the young church’s struggles, he writes them a letter. And it’s a bold one. He tackles the issues the church faces, reprimands them for their shortcomings, and encourages them in love. First Corinthians is not a step-by-step guide to solving church problems, however. Instead of telling the church precisely what to do, Paul proposes a new perspective: put God’s glory first. It’s the key to overcoming these struggles.

Many new believers over the centuries have asked the same question, was the man called Jesus Christ just an egomaniac and misguided fool, or a simple teacher who was indeed the Son of God. In a world plagued by prosperity preachers and spiritual celebrities who can often offer a pseudo-Christianity that is more palatable, 1st John offers an alternative narrative, that stings and offends a modern conscience. Is Jesus God! Did he come to save sinners like me? Does God care about me? Come and See. "One generation believes something. The next assumes it. And the third will forget and deny it." (D.A. Carson)

The church in Corinth was in trouble. They were divided. They were immature. They were abusing the sacraments, spiritual gifts, and each other. The apostle Paul had founded this church earlier (Acts 18), and when he hears of the young church’s struggles, he writes them a letter. And it’s a bold one. He tackles the issues the church faces, reprimands them for their shortcomings, and encourages them in love. First Corinthians is not a step-by-step guide to solving church problems, however. Instead of telling the church precisely what to do, Paul proposes a new perspective: put God’s glory first. It’s the key to overcoming these struggles.