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....
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. ...
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...
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...
With a vision to engage more widely in the community, Ps Keith Harrington of Invercargill Central Baptist proposed a day given to serving the community in practical hands-on ways - on a Sunday. Now engaged...
If we are concerned as Christians, the challenge isn't merely policy. It is worldview. WHAT is the actual challenge - and HOW might we engage. Read to hear three unexpected courses of action I propose...
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...
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! ...
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...
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?...
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...
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...