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....
Here is some CLEAR VISION for what pastors' groups could do - ACHIEVABLE within the realities of busy local church life through PARTNERSHIP. Which makes this a true wero (challenge) to consider! ...
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...
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...
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)?...
Would you like your outreaching efforts and focused challenged or provoked - to grow? Check out our 2022 'Outreach Today' magazine....
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!...
'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)...
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?...
Here are some of our 'easiest wins' as churches together - by working 'in unison' toward shared goals. But we can only lead what we can 'see'. Can you 'see' this?...
Our united efforts in cites and towns have been hindered by the differing vocabularies re 'unity' of our church movements. That has changed! This chapter summarises an articulation that is now agreed upon by pastors'...