Feeling disappointed along this 'bicultural journey'? Here are some simple and interesting application points our churches could consider, as we seek to live right and shine God's light....
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...
This article is an invitation to you to join us in some simple efforts that could help to bring nativity scenes back into view. We are aware that the nativity story naturally springs from and...
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 relationship is the most important thing for unity we prioritise relationship. What if humble discerning hearts was actually the most important thing? What then? How might that change how we lead in the unity...
There is a saying 'the leader is the lid'. A leader can only take a group to a place they can SEE. What if God has more for the united Church of NZ than we...
Because unity is fragile, there are conversations that - if we don't have them - can hinder us from progressing any further than we already have. Conversations are therefore a context for change - but...
Unity is fragile. In fact, unity is very fragile. The key isn't in how we lead - but instead in how we think. It's about values - and attitudes. These are foundations. ...
Unity is fragile. In fact, unity is very fragile. The key isn't in how we lead - but instead in how we think. It's about values - and attitudes. These are foundations. ...
How we respond as our faith is potentially accused and even attacked is very important. There must be no defensiveness - as the Royal Commission is a good thing. The attitude must be that wrong...
This summary regarding reconciliation around The Treaty / Te Tiriti explains how I understand sovereignty, what I suggest was guaranteed and why - and what the end-goal and journey ahead therefore are....
Is it by the fact that we meet - or are friendly? Is it that we can stand together - looking united? Or might be through our ability to work together when it counts -...
We are blessed in this nation to have people producing data for the Church - in this case the Bible Society. The wider deficit is leadership - to apply logical applications that might spring from...
Hear some valuable TIPS about how to connect, relate to and intrigue audiences with information RELEVANT to them - even if they aren't ready to respond....
It's easy to judge others from a distance. The realities are often much more difficult. It is Christians who have condemned the Crusades. But there is more to this picture if we look....
When a people are cut off from their history - they are easily manipulated. For a fact - NZers are cut off from their history! Those who tell the history write the future. That makes...
So often we do what we do because it's what we've always done. Were we released to think differently, I believe these THREE prayer ideas would soon be a priority across our nation....
If you want unity to go to a new level, consider the CLEAR VISION in this 'wero', which highlights three ACHIEVABLE things churches could achieve together in and for their cities and towns through PARTNERSHIP....
With wisdom from helping to united churches in 1500 separate areas of the UK, Roy can bring wisdom to unity leaders - and in this article and interview - following a visit to NZ -...
What if we were to engage more wisely and pro-actively as united churches around FAMILY / PARENTING / MARRIAGE? This is one of our strengths - and a gateway for the hope we carry. To...