We love mission
At its heart, mission is about seeing what God is doing, and joining in. At Village Baptist we see God’s good work all around us, locally, nationally, and globally. As a Church we are committed to supporting, funding, and praying for those who are serving God in mission in their own unique and special way.
The Global Action Team
The Global Action Team is the engine room of Village Baptist’s overseas mission work. It promotes, supports, and provides awareness of global missions while supporting those considering a calling to mission work. The core of our mission work includes:
ASHA: This is Village Baptist’s work in India, where we undertake humanitarian work.
TRANZSEND: Supporting NZ Baptist mission workers overseas.
LOCAL MISSIONARIES: Support and enable our people into global mission work.
JOYYA and HOLI BOLI: Freedom businesses in India.
WORLD VISION: Participating in Child Sponsorship and the 40 Hour Famine.
BIBLE SOCIETY: Supplying Bibles for overseas and in NZ.
OPEN DOORS: Supporting the persecuted Church in other lands.
ASHA
Village Baptist’s ASHA Ministry is our work in India. It has two core initiatives, Havelock Children’s Centres, and ASHA Humanitarian Aid.
HAVELOCK CENTRES AND HOSTEL: Our work with children and youth provides a refuge for poor and disadvantaged kids. The youth and children in our care are provided with shelter, food, education, and their holistic needs are met.
ASHA HUMANITARIAN OUTREACH: Our team also provides social assistance, and distributes emergency packages in disaster and crisis situations.
Te Waa
Te Waa, meaning “the place”, is a ministry of Village Baptist Church. Established in 2019, it shares Jesus’ love with our community, bringing practical help and spiritual hope to individuals and whānau.
HAVELOCK NORTH DEBT CENTRE: In partnership with Christians Against Poverty (CAP), our debt coaches walk alongside whānau to find a way out of debt, while CAP handles budgets and negotiating with creditors behind the scenes.
HELPING HANDS: Practical, hands-on help around the home, including cleaning, gardening, firewood, painting and appliance removal.