Fundraising: New Conversational Outreach Equipping videos
We're about to pioneer some new conversational outreach equipping resource that will blow people's minds!...
28 May, 2020
enCOURAGEment word
new media platforms not voices
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
An vision for Church unity in 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
Toward reconciling the Maori and Pakeha Church
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
The First Kiwi Christmas
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
The need to keep our bicultural story honest
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
How to ensure de-colonisation doesnโt become de-Christianisatian
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?...
04 November, 2019
Volunteer Delivery 2020
Some see this as a challenge. We see it as a privilege and divine opportunity!...
14 October, 2019
In One Spirit – Endorsements
A synopsis of the book, and some of the endorsements received from local church leaders....
15 August, 2019
In One Spirit – PRESS RELEASE
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
United we stand
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
Seven things you could build into this winter
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
Report and analysis on Hope Project 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
The Te Reo Pulpit Challenge
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
Biculturalism more important than most think
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
Godtalk national youth initiative – exciting Phase II launch
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!...
16 November, 2018
Israel Fulau – what Kiwi Christians can learn
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!...
21 May, 2018
Royal Wedding preacher – largest audience ever
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
When we deny the spiritual
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
A vision of our bicultural future
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