Booth College of Mission NZ

09/08/2026

Rātā Educare may have a new name but it is still the same great quality care for your little ones! Pop in or search online for details and spaces available in our quiet corner of Upper Hutt.

06/08/2026

October 9-11 is the Thought Matters Conference held in Albany Bays, Auckland. This is an annual conference, this year themed on Anxiety, that involves the presentation of submitted papers and theological discussion which can inform ministry practice. Prepare to learn, listen, be challenge and deeply think from lived experience alongside biblical, missiological, historical and practical theology perspectives.
What would you be looking to see or hear at this event? What other themes do you think this forum should explore?

About: ​Thought Matters is the annual conference organised and facilitated by The Salvation Army South Pacific Theological Forum (SPTF). The SPTF exists to facilitate theological discussion which informs ministry practice. It is currently composed of representatives from the Australia and New Zeal...

30/07/2026

For the past 14 years Major Glenys Fairhurst has been a big part of The Salvation Army's 12 Step Programme with staff, students and cadets of The Salvation Army NZ, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa. Training under the course creator Ferrell Irvine, Glenys has sat with, cried, challenged, journeyed and touched the lives of so many. Today she was honoured for these years as she trusts Gods prompting to now step away and move into new areas. We continue to thank God for her, Ferrell, and also pictured Jaap and Major Sue who will continue to support our territory with this work.

16/07/2026

04/07/2026

In the past week BCM hosted the first part of the 12 Steps Workshop. The 12 Steps have been in use for over 60 years and are designed to help people — not only those with substance use issues — gain greater personal and spiritual freedom. The Salvation Army's model is drawn from AA’s successful framework but is specifically developed to be applicable to various life challenges. Attendees from across the country come into a safe space to learn, share, cry, eat and encourage each other during an intense but transformational two part course under the facilitation of Major Glenys, Major Sue and Jaap. We remain grateful for the army of prayer warriors who cover them all and this place in prayer during this time.

25/06/2026

Over the past weekend BCM hosted a course on Reading the Scriptures. Through these days together the group from across the country explored what the bible is, how to engage with it, and focussed on key teachings in the book of Mark and Galatians. They were encouraged to slow down, sit with the words, explore the context and consider how we come into this. Special thanks to David Wells coming out of retirement to share some of his wisdom.

23/06/2026

Last week BCM hosted this group of passionate leaders at a review of thier past five years of full time service as Officers in The Salvation Army. God is doing great things in and through them all around our country. Please uplift them in prayer asking God to continue to richly bless them, thier families and the way they serve the people and communities they are planted in.

09/06/2026

BCM hosted this fabulous group of officers last week at a very specific seminar exploring the transition of officers into retirement in the next decade or so. With speakers sharing the personal journey alongside some of the technical aspects, it was a good reminder to all of how good God is and how even if the official work may one day end his power and calling does not. Special thanks to Dillan Korkie from Thrive Finacial, Jo and Jason from HubLegal, Dr Alana for health support and Dean Banks for property advice and the panel of officers who shared honestly about thier own paths through.

21/05/2026

This week BCM hosted the Big Picture Plus course for recent-ish staff and officers of The Salvation Army. This was three days of learning, sharing and laughing through leadership and management teaching and experiences. Thanks to the Upper Hutt Family Store, Bridge/Reintegration, BCM/CLD, Rata Educare and Upper Hutt Corps for hosting small groups out of this fabulous team so they could experience different aspects of mission in this part of the motu.

09/04/2026

This week BCM has hosted the Tongan College Band as they prepare for the National Brass Competitions this weekend. It has been a great week of music, food, dancing and whanau as the boys and thier team of supporters from the Hutt Valley have made themselves at home. We wish them the best as they compete tomorrow evening.