About us.
We look forward to getting to know you - find out here a bit about us!
Our history.
Our present goal is the revitalisation of NBC to have a massively positive influence on Nelson and the region. Yet we have a rich history.
Founded in 1851, Nelson Baptist holds the honour of being the first Baptist Church in New Zealand. Reverend Decimus Dolamore, from Yorkshire, England, was the first minister of the Church and it's fifteen members! They initially meet at the Campbell School room, now part of the Suter Art Gallery.
Interestingly, the foundation stone for the church building was laid on the 20th of October 1852; however, many labourers were uprooted from the building of the Church to undertake the building of a Brewery which delayed the opening services until December 1854!
More of our fascinating history here www.theprow.org.nz/places/nelson-baptist-church
We now get to meet in this stunning and unique building that holds a Heritage 2 National listing and a Heritage 1 local listing.
Yet the greatest heritage we have will always will be the people of the church, and the greatest thing we can do is follow Jesus!
Maitai Baptist Trust.
The church also owns the next door building at 197 Bridge Street. This is managed on behalf of the church by the Maitai Baptist Trust.
This building was built following the sale of a church campground in the Maitai Valley and is currently leased out.
The building is now debt free and it currently provides both income for the NBC and grants to organisations in the Tasman area. It means the church has the best of both worlds - heritage and modern buildings.
More info.
WHAT IS A BAPTIST?
We love being part of the Baptist NZ family of churches www.baptist.org.nz
HEALTH & SAFETY Please contact us if you have any health and safety concerns - this is a responsibility for ALL of us.
Giving.
We get to do the amazing things we do as a community through people contributing financially.
If you are a guest, you will never be asked to give financially.
But if you are a follower of Jesus, we believe that God gives us MORE than what we need, that we can trust him to supply for us and that he encourages us to be generous and to look out for the needs of others.
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Giving: Nelson Baptist Church 02-0704-0044159-000
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Building giving: Nelson Baptist Church 02-0704-0044159-002
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Include your name for tax receipt purposes
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Envelopes & offering bowl in the foyer
Detailed information.
