Author: Dave Mann

A provocative leadership reflection on how we respond to the progressive collusion of our public media with Government and others, to lead (coerce?) changes suiting their own ideologies - while giving no voice to others....

31 March, 2020

For too long unity in cities and towns has been about a commonality of location more than focus. Were we to think differently - much more is possible. Here are four goals every city and...

23 January, 2020

While the true Church is united - it is natural to our humanity to hold hurts. This can divide us. This article concisely summarises the situation - in view of what is likely an unavoidably...

06 January, 2020

A new illustrated NZ history story for age 4 to 7 - telling a little-known yet highly significant part of our history....

04 November, 2019

In this very uncomfortable reflection I point out some dishonesties that I see creeping into our bicultural narrative, which i believe could backfire in time to come if we do not choose to continually self-correct...

04 November, 2019

Some see this as a challenge. We see it as a privilege and divine opportunity!...

14 October, 2019

While the Church is no longer in the majority in our nation, Mann believes it could yet become an effectively activated minority, with positive outcomes....

13 August, 2019

Many say they want the Christian Church to have a clearer voice in the public square - but what would it take to achieve this? The solution isn't a 'programme' or new 'ministry' -...

23 July, 2019

The winter months are a good time to assess the health and direction of your church, and to build into areas that are weak. Here are seven things you could build into this winter....

22 July, 2019

A summary on the outcomes of Hope Project Easter in 2019, a re-articulation of the wider goals this effort sits amongst, and a strategic analysis of the challenge facing the future viability of efforts like...

31 May, 2019

We believe Te Reo Maori is a language to be treasured, and that the speaking of a little is to be encouraged, with our bicultural heritage as a backdrop. While most will never speak fluently,...

16 January, 2019

Many are wondering how seriously they need to take all this talk about biculturalism. Clearly, some are becoming a lot more 'bicultural' within our nation. How important is its, and specifically - how important for...

07 January, 2019

What would you say if invited to speak to a global audience of 1.9 billion? Speaking Christian messages in secular places is a skill - and Michael Curry just pulled it off with brilliance. Let's...

21 May, 2018

While it's not something most of us would think to talk of very often, the implications of denying God are rather all-encompassing. Here's a reflection on one rather large problem that results from the denial...

06 April, 2018

As part two of my Waitangi day reflection I share about three areas of cultural change in relation to our nations uncomfortable bicultural identity. Some may find this hard to digest - but the implications...

19 December, 2017
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