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?...
'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)...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
NZ has a new annual celebration and public holiday - Matariki. How could we lean into and understand this as the Christian community?...
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?...
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'...
As our nation's pastors' groups increasingly accept that there are necessary things we can do together but not apart in our cities and towns, how on earth are we to juggle or manage this?...
When public media seem to only tell your negative stories, what are you to do? Stay silent? What if there was a way to to tell your story yourself?...
Would you like your outreaching efforts and focused challenged or provoked - to grow? Check out our 2022 'Outreach Today' magazine....
What if global leaders are being honest? If you suspect significant change is coming, how could you prepare members to thrive - without saying what you suspect?...
A profound reconciliation between Māori and the wider Church has been taking place under our noses. Here's how it is happening....
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...
If you believe it is important for local pastors to engage with local kaumatua, here are a few tips that might help your group with this - because it really is important! (And the article...