Carey Centenary

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Celebrating 100 Years

For nearly a century Carey Baptist College (Te Kāreti Iriiri o Carey) has been equipping and forming Christian leaders for ministry, mission, and gospel renewal in churches and communities across Aotearoa and beyond. Now, as we approach our centenary, we invite you to join us to celebrate 100 years of God’s faithfulness. 

Our centenary will be a time to both reflect on our rich heritage and look forward to our next chapter. Accordingly, this special event will also mark the formal opening and dedication of our new campus—an investment into the next generation of leaders who will carry the good news of Jesus into a changing world.

Celebrate with us

Whether you are an alumnus, current student, church leader, or friend of Carey, we warmly invite you to be part of our formal celebrations, which will run over two days from Friday 20 March to Saturday 21 March 2026. On the evening of 20 March, we will also host a special centenary dinner, bringing together past and present members of the Carey community to connect and reflect.

To help us shape these very special celebrations, we invite you to complete a short survey to let us know if you are planning to attend, and to gather your views on what might be particularly meaningful for you.

College Principals

Throughout Carey Baptist College’s 100-year history, its principals have played a pivotal role in shaping its direction, vision, and impact. With wisdom, faith, and dedication, they have guided the college through seasons of growth and change, ensuring a strong commitment to biblical scholarship, spiritual formation, and mission. Their leadership has not only influenced the success of tje college but has also empowered generations of students to serve and lead with conviction. As we celebrate this centenary, we honour the principals whose faithfulness has been foundational in supporting J.J North’s original vision to be a college “which pulses with light and life and love, an institution to which the most chivalrous of the youth of our churches will be drawn, that they may adventure for Christ in the high places of that field which is their world.”