Christmas Creativity
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...
01 September, 2023
For a united Church – a problem inherent to the solution
This is about a systemic problem in which church leaders with POSITION meet, while leaders fulfilling the FUNCTION are not in the room. The key stakeholders aren't heard. But what if God called them to...
25 August, 2023
Post-secularism: A global trend that’s good for the gospel
My sensing from global news is that we're reaching a tipping point in public culture in the West. Mistrust in power - and a reawakening of spiritual interest, are all part of it. Here's 12...
01 August, 2023
Independent news – an essential for freedom
There can be no freedom of conscience, thought or choice without good INFORMATION! This article expresses concern at the corruption of public media, gives examples, then suggests alternative sources of information, to enable a balance...
28 July, 2023
Marriage Week – what and why?
A 'gap' in NZ outreach currently is connection around supporting marriages and parenting. How could we change this? What is needed? Here's an approach any church could apply....
24 July, 2023
If a solution for Māori wellbeing is needed it’s about values not the Treaty!
If Māori outcomes are below non-Māori, is honouring Te Tiriti the solution - or something else? What if race has nothing to do with it - because it's about values? How can we help -...
07 July, 2023
Toward a CULTURE of confidence in the RATIONALITY of our faith
If we're losing young adults for a lack of 'reasons' given for faith, a one-time programme won't fix the problem. Leadership HABITS are needed. So, what HABITS might be 'fit for purpose'?...
29 June, 2023
‘MISTAKEN’ – ‘And Jesus then explained the parable to them’ (So offensive!)
Why the caution? Why the offence? Are we fearful of discouraging someone? Or might an admission of our guilt and weakness be the necessary path to a different future? This is profoundly important! ...
16 June, 2023
A (painful) comical parable
In this 'comedy with a point' I tell about how amazing I am as a husband and father, as the the spiritual leader of our house! But this parable has offended some. Please laugh (then...
11 June, 2023
Four characteristics of leaders who take unity from talk to action
Large united gospel efforts are challenging - but many have discovered via Hope Project in recent years that, IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE IN PLACE, large city-wide efforts can actually be easy! What are the conditions?...
09 June, 2023
10 benefits of Hope Project for the NZ Church
It is very easy when we become overly familiar with something good - to overlook and neglect it. Here's how to sustain it - while keeping it simple! Hope Project is unique - globally,...
09 June, 2023
The need for COMPELLING gospel communication
Christian communication needs to be compelling! What makes for a COMPELLING communication? Conviction needs an engine room. Eternal life and death exist. Our Creator can be known. Times might be short. Here's some 'fuel for...
29 May, 2023
The quiet before the storm (Globalisation)
Are we in ‘the quiet before the storm’? From a prophetic point of view, this could be significant. What are we wise to see? What should a Christian (church, or pastor) do when they...
28 March, 2023
How Gisborne churches united to serve their flood-affected region
When the flood hit, it needed people who were READY to respond quickly - to care for others. This is a call that is upon God's people - to look not only to their own...
13 March, 2023
The independent nature of unity movements
There is a flaw in human character that affects how unity 'works out', and I'm wondering, if we could admit it more openly (like alcoholics their alcoholism at AA), if this might help us get...
08 March, 2023