"Thank you. You are a key resource to the church in NZ"

Lead Pastor

“All felt that the range of strategic ideas, resources and connections it passed to us was valuable. We had the majority of our pastors…[present and]...will discuss this further at our next meeting"

Church Minister

"I was encouraged and helped by the sharing of things that are currently happening around New Zealand, including different resources on offer and practical ways churches can support each other"

Church Minister

"The guidelines on how churches could work together were practical and really useful: Do apart what you can do apart; 'We don’t have to’; What can we be doing better together? And also all the resources available for churches to equip the saints for the work of the ministry"

Local Church Pastor

"The Shining Lights Trust team seem to have their finger on the pulse of the needs of the Christian Church across Aotearoa"

Church Minister

"I feel that as a minister's group we are already on a journey of trying to help each other and connect more with a combined force. This visit and input was a helpful encouragement, and it was a shame so few of us turned up"

Community Ministries Director

"I was aware of how useful input from Dave, as an outsider and visitor, could be. He has the ability to facilitate discussion with pastors regarding ‘What can we be doing better together locally?’ without being entangled in any internal politics. This can be hugely useful for catalysing change!"

Church Pastor

"He brought great wisdom and sharing of resources from across the country, people and/or ministries that are worthwhile and making a positive difference for the Gospel"

Lead Pastor

"I think it was fantastic. Not only equipping and encouragement for Evangelism and mission but necessary strategic thinking that Dave is gifted with for such a time as this"

Church Pastor

"I was encouraged by Dave’s genuine interest in people...and his obvious passion for the health and advancement of the wider Kingdom of God"

Local Church Pastor

"While our churches already have a good working relationship there is always room for improvement, this input encouraged us, and my guess is that there may be more resource-sharing in the future as we work even more closely together"

Church Minister

"For our pastors’ group this connection was…hugely valuable. Christians/churches around the country will undoubtedly have a greater impact when we work together"

Church Pastor

"It was also helpful to be advised of people and/or ministries across the country that are worthwhile and making a positive difference for the Gospel"

Pastor

"Dave was very good at inspiring and equipping us for the task of conversational evangelism…[and]...also very good at reminding us of our Christian heritage and its contribution to our nation"

Church Minister

"This event was of great value. Dave does a unique job of opening our eyes to see the better ways to dialogue with unbelievers. He is a think tank of ideas and resources for evangelism in the Kiwi culture! "

Lead Pastor