In connecting with pastors' groups across the nation this year I've identified some 'threats' to the bicultural journey we are on together. Here is what they are - and how we could address them together....
Terminology is important - because it's hard to discuss and apply something we don't have a terminology for! So, are we a bicultural nation, or a multi-cultural nation? ...
As an innovator I get very excited when I see a GREAT innovation. It is rare in a lifetime to see a new stream of charity funding created. CommUnity is a new stream of charity...
While we trust schools to educate our children and youth in areas of math and literacy, increasingly they bring a moral and social agenda that is nothing but religious - because all morals come from...
This article articulates a change in thinking I suggest is needed regarding how we (as the Christian Church) view and engage with the discipleship of our young. 'Education for all' came from us to the...
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...
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...
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?...
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....
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,...
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...