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...
Times have changed, and there are some hard lessons that the Western Church needs to learn. Be intrigued by this reflection on how Jesus did NOT always speak up!...
Times have changed, and there are some hard lessons that the Western Church needs to learn. Be intrigued by this reflection on how Jesus did NOT always speak up!...
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...
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...
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...
This Waitangi day reflection is the result of a few years of reflection. I have divided it into two separate thoughts. The is about the leadership role the Church could play in our nations restorative...
To get different results in our nation our churches need to think differently. In our 2017 travels we shared about 6 areas with pastors' groups - showing them how they could restore the pubic visibility...
Be challenged by this a 45min presentation by Dave Mann on cultural changes within New Zealand that are affecting the Church, along with a suggested direction for new response. ...
What if we worked together? What if we could unite in 3 national media efforts? What might the communication structure this created then enable? What if pastors' groups could learn from each other - and...
Did you know Church leaders...
Culture doesn't just change by itself. It is often changed. Read on to hear about what others are doing for their causes - and then to consider what we could do. We are not powerless...
Culture doesn't just change by itself. It is often changed. Read on to hear about what others are doing for their causes - and then to consider what we could do. We are not powerless...
While some great things are happening, the Christian Church is continuing to lose ground in New Zealand. But we are not powerless. I believe a respectful Christian voice needed in the public square, but what...
About 90% of those who come to faith do so before the age of 20 - while youth ministry attendance in NZ is at about 1/3 to 1/4 of what it was 25 years ago....
I've read many studies on why young adults leave the faith - and, based on my experience, I reckon many of them get it wrong, while I think this one gets it significantly right. While...
Not all resources are equal - and I believe this new resource is one of the most strategically significant for outreach in our nation at this time, and that every church needs a copy (and...
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...
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)...
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...