In this CHALLENGING reflection on what 'Kingdom minded' means, I explain why I have concluded that many who talk about it don't actually mean it - because it's not merely about thinking beyond ourselves. It's...
With a change-theory illustration (micro chips implants), the point of this blog is to feed a conversation about how we read the news, because a think called 'neutral' does not exist, and our culture not...
In Auckland many church networks were at first reluctant to directly help with the Hope Project delivery. So how did the Auckland Church achieve a volunteer delivery to 347,000 homes?...
If most pastors in a place don't support a city-wide outreach, does that mean the Church there is dis-united?...
We're about to pioneer some new conversational outreach equipping resource that will blow people's minds!...
We're about to pioneer some new conversational outreach equipping resource that will blow people's minds!...
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....
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...
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...
A new illustrated NZ history story for age 4 to 7 - telling a little-known yet highly significant part of our history....
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...
We live in a 'de-Colonisation' era, and to many this means we are also to 'de-Christianise'. Why is this, and what are we to do?...
Some see this as a challenge. We see it as a privilege and divine opportunity!...
A synopsis of the book, and some of the endorsements received from local church leaders....
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....
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' -...
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....
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...
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,...
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...