PastorsOnly
What is the purpose of a geographic pastors' group? Does a local pastor have to be involved? We've been discussing this with scores of pastors' groups this year - and its been a really intriguing...
09 May, 2017
Easter reflection: Without Jesus Western culture is but a cut flower
Each Easter the disrespect given toward the Christian population, and our heritage and identity as a nation, is increasing. But on what basis do we have a right to have a voice? (Read on)...
14 April, 2017
Community surveys – an opportunity any church could take
Being new to Tauranga, Norman decided to go visit a few homes around the local church he and his wife joined, to get to know their community. Is this kind of approach to outreach really...
13 April, 2017
How to position ourselves in the moral debates of our society?
How can we get past the differences between our denominations and churches - which often do hinder us from working together? This is a truly excellent article - posted here with credits....
06 March, 2017
New illustrated ‘Treaty of Waitangi’ series to be launched
It is with some excitement that we announce the launch of the third series, with five stories on the "Treaty of Waitangi". This series was a big undertaking, and the hardest thus far...
24 January, 2017
A reason to celebrate Waitangi
Views of the Treaty of Waitangi range in NZ from negative to neutral to positive. However, as Christians we should celebrate (not just commemorate) Waitangi. Here are two simple reasons....
24 January, 2017
Introducing the YesHeIs FB app
From all that I am aware of online, it doesn't get any better than the YesHeIs FB app (and this is not an over-statement)....
28 November, 2016
What does it take to turn culture?
It’s not something I’d put my hand up for either – but it’s where I found myself this past weekend! With a decade of intentional focus on developing my conversational skills, would this set me...
21 November, 2016
New initiative to change youth outreach – we welcome Luke
After 9 months talking with pastors, a planned digital evangelism-training resource for youth leaders and youth is now in development - and Luke Collis is joining our team to head this up. Beyond developing the...
14 October, 2016
Would you be an ‘evangelist’ at a show?
It’s not something I’d put my hand up for either – but it’s where I found myself this past weekend! With a decade of intentional focus on developing my conversational skills, would this set me...
27 September, 2016