The quiet before the storm (Globalisation)
Are we in ‘the quiet before the storm’? From a prophetic point of view, this could be significant. What are we wise to see? What should a Christian (church, or pastor) do when they...
28 March, 2023
Author: Dave Mann
How Gisborne churches united to serve their flood-affected region
When the flood hit, it needed people who were READY to respond quickly - to care for others. This is a call that is upon God's people - to look not only to their own...
13 March, 2023
The independent nature of unity movements
There is a flaw in human character that affects how unity 'works out', and I'm wondering, if we could admit it more openly (like alcoholics their alcoholism at AA), if this might help us get...
08 March, 2023
Can NZ churches shine when it counts? (Napier flood report)
Is the Christian Church in NZ capable of unity to respond quickly when it matters? You bet it is! Hear this report on what the Napier-Hasting-Havelock Churches did in just their first two weeks of...
01 March, 2023
Is it time to think differently in crises – to ‘let our light shine’?
Our nation recently experienced floods. How is your 'light to shine' if those who control the public narratives choose to keep you out of the public view - so yet no credit (except where negative)?...
22 February, 2023
Outreach Today Magazine – 2023
Would you like your outreaching efforts and focused challenged or provoked - to grow? Check out our 2022 'Outreach Today' magazine....
09 February, 2023
6 reasons why it’s in your interests to tell HeLP Project about your help on offer
HeLP Project is requesting information from churches (and associated trusts) on your help on offer. Is it worth the effort? Here are 6 clear reasons why it definitely is!...
10 January, 2023
God in our history – a journey to work to preserve
This past decade churches from Kaitaia to Invercargill came to a new understanding on the relationship between Te Tiriti, the gospel and our churches - but this could now be undermined. What can we do?...
09 January, 2023
One Church – Pastors’ groups that turn theory to practice
'Unity' is (more than) often reduced to relationships and a few gatherings. As good as these are, I suggest a different way of thinking is needed, based around an understanding of (1) communication lines, (2)...
20 December, 2022
The importance of spirituality to health (a secular argument)
The logic is undeniable and unavoidable: Beliefs lead to thinking; which leads to feeling and behaviour. A 'good' or 'bad' society is therefore, unavoidably, the product of its core religious and spiritual beliefs. So, how...
15 November, 2022
SWOT Analysis on NZ Church in relation to its outreach
Asked to give my SWOT analysis on current NZ Church outreach, I was immediately intrigued because what I'd say today is quite different to just 3 years ago. A lot has changed in NZ in that time....
15 November, 2022
Introducing “Why Christians believe Christianity to be true”
While it's known that about 2/3 of our youth leave the faith in the 18 to 22yo age bracket, its also known many do so because they lack sufficient reasons to KNOW their faith is...
27 October, 2022
Growing a church by NOT LOSING as many youth
The key age people leave church is age 18 to 22. Without an experience of God, knowledge of reasons to believe the faith - and a supportive community, what hope do they have in this...
27 October, 2022
Praying in the name of people (Why we do what we do – motivational thought)
Do we accept the status quo of the world and church around us - or do we believe God can do more enough to pray and act DIFFERENTLY? If we feel 'broken' by the...
09 September, 2022
Nativity Stories – Northcross Christmas Drive through
As part of Hope Project Christmas here are some adaptions of existing ideas that we (the Hope Project team) think could really work. This is about nothing more than getting a little bit creative...
10 August, 2022
Change is coming – like it or not. What’s our role?
The issues will divide - and it is possible that they are supposed to. How do we stay separate from things purposed to divide - to shine the light of Christ?...
22 July, 2022
Nativity Stories
As part of Hope Project Christmas here are some adaptions of existing ideas that we (the Hope Project team) think could really work. This is about nothing more than getting a little bit creative...
11 July, 2022
Matariki – What is it and how might we lean in?
NZ has a new annual celebration and public holiday - Matariki. How could we lean into and understand this as the Christian community?...
20 June, 2022
Four national goals that can be easy wins – together
Here are some of our 'easiest wins' as churches together - by working 'in unison' toward shared goals. But we can only lead what we can 'see'. Can you 'see' this?...
26 April, 2022
A vocabulary we can agree upon for how unity works
Our united efforts in cites and towns have been hindered by the differing vocabularies re 'unity' of our church movements. That has changed! This chapter summarises an articulation that is now agreed upon by pastors'...
24 February, 2022