How is the strength of unity to be measured?
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 -...
01 February, 2024
Unity Tag
Application from the Bible Society’s new data
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...
25 January, 2024
A unity reflection: What if we were more strategic in our PRAYER
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....
15 November, 2023
Fresh vision for local church unity
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....
14 November, 2023
Roy Crowne – A voice for unity
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 -...
08 November, 2023
Family relationships – an under-utilised gateway
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...
06 November, 2023
Invercargill’s Community Service Day – a unity story
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...
02 November, 2023
The election is over – so WHAT NOW? (A specific strategic proposal)
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...
12 October, 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
‘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
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
Can NZ churches shine when it counts? (Napier flood report)
Is the Christian Church in NZ capable of unity to respond quickly when it matters? You bet it is! Hear this report on what the Napier-Hasting-Havelock Churches did in just their first two weeks of...
01 March, 2023
Is it time to think differently in crises – to ‘let our light shine’?
Our nation recently experienced floods. How is your 'light to shine' if those who control the public narratives choose to keep you out of the public view - so yet no credit (except where negative)?...
22 February, 2023
Outreach Today Magazine – 2023
Would you like your outreaching efforts and focused challenged or provoked - to grow? Check out our 2022 'Outreach Today' magazine....
09 February, 2023
6 reasons why it’s in your interests to tell HeLP Project about your help on offer
HeLP Project is requesting information from churches (and associated trusts) on your help on offer. Is it worth the effort? Here are 6 clear reasons why it definitely is!...
10 January, 2023
One Church – Pastors’ groups that turn theory to practice
'Unity' is (more than) often reduced to relationships and a few gatherings. As good as these are, I suggest a different way of thinking is needed, based around an understanding of (1) communication lines, (2)...
20 December, 2022
Change is coming – like it or not. What’s our role?
The issues will divide - and it is possible that they are supposed to. How do we stay separate from things purposed to divide - to shine the light of Christ?...
22 July, 2022