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'...
As our nation's pastors' groups increasingly accept that there are necessary things we can do together but not apart in our cities and towns, how on earth are we to juggle or manage this?...
Would you like your outreaching efforts and focused challenged or provoked - to grow? Check out our 2022 'Outreach Today' magazine....
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...
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...
While the true Church is united - it is natural to our humanity to hold hurts. This can divide us. This article concisely summarises the situation - in view of what is likely an unavoidably...
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....
Be challenged by this a 45min presentation by Dave Mann on cultural changes within New Zealand that are affecting the Church, along with a suggested direction for new response. ...
What if we worked together? What if we could unite in 3 national media efforts? What might the communication structure this created then enable? What if pastors' groups could learn from each other - and...
Did you know Church leaders...
What if churches worked together in a greater way in our nation's cities and towns? This video reveals an amazing example of coordinated united effort happening right now in Florida!...
What is the purpose of a geographic pastors' group? Does a local pastor have to be involved? We've been discussing this with scores of pastors' groups this year - and its been a really intriguing...
On 2-3 September a first national evangelism conference in many years was held in Tauranga, called ‘Engage.’ The unity of focus was tangible - with almost 200 key leaders and members, representing most denominations, and...
The Hope Project was an ambitious vision. Using multi media, it sought to initiate a conversation with secular New Zealanders nationally about Christian faith – while boldly rallying churches to equip and mobilise their members...
An effort spanning more than five years is now over. The Christian message was taken to a nation through secular media - while a message on the importance of engaging in non-threatening two-way spiritual conversations...
I was excited when I first picked up the newly printed copies of ‘The Elephant in the Room’. So many churches are struggling with evangelism, and the question is, 'Why?' 'What is going on?' This...