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Christianity is an outward-looking faith

Christianity is an outward looking faith; we love because God first loved us. God sought us while we were still sinners and poured out his love and grace for us through his son Jesus. History is packed full of ways the great and glorious gospel of Jesus has motivated Christians to make a difference in the world around them: efforts to end slavery, to champion the education of women and children, to fight for justice and equality, to provide health care to those without means… …but...

How a Gap Year might change your life

Taking a gap year: it’s a Kiwi rite of passage that might seem indulgent or wasteful. But can a gap year be redeemed? Or is it all about selfish exploration and the refusal to grow up? Headspace is a gap year programme run by GC3 and provides young adults with an opportunity for growth and spiritual development.   For Melanie Crosbie (20), a gap year with Headspace in 2016 was the perfect opportunity to take a year out after completing high school to seriously consider her future and how ...

This is that

On the day of Pentecost, as the Holy Spirit was poured upon the earliest believers, those gathered experienced something undeniably new. They heard unschooled people standing and teaching with power—in languages they had never been taught! They saw this small, gathering of Jesus-followers united in message, proclaiming the mighty works of God. In an instant, something had changed for these people. And yet, Peter had the God-given wisdom to recognise that although this was new—it wa...

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Jackie Millar: new CCCNZ Prayer Coordinator

Welcome Jackie Millar, the new CCCNZ Prayer Coordinator!We see the mobilisation of prayer amongst our movement of churches and support ministries as central to the growth of the gospel. Jackie has a passion for prayer and has been involved in various prayer ministries, in various church settings, for many years.In this role, Jackie is seeking to serve local churches and support ministries to inflame people's hearts for prayer.Jackie and her husband Ken fellowship at Raleigh Street Christian...

Tomorrow's Leaders Equipped: A Story of Leadership Transition

Four years ago, Papatoetoe Bible Chapel was at a crossroads. They had an ageing eldership, and a growing younger body of their church--but no clear path for transition. One Sunday, a sermon A Vision for Our Church was preached that asked all of those who were aged over 65 to stand up. The preacher explained that these people are 'Yesterday's People'. The preacher then asked those aged 25-60 to stand up. The preacher explained that these people are 'Tomorrow's People'. He then aske...

New CCCNZ Board Members Elected

It’s with pleasure that the Board of CCCNZ announces that Debbie Bosse and Rick Iles, both of Auckland, are elected to the board.  Nominations closed on Monday 8 October, and on receiving Rick and Debbie’s nomination and endorsement by their elders, the CCCNZ Board is pleased to confirm their election to the board.  Receiving two nominations for the two vacancies dispenses with the need to hold elections this year. Elections will be held again this time next year f...

Auckland Conference: Everyday Disciple Making, photo gallery September 2018

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An International Harvest in Our Own Backyard

Rongopai Editor Sophia Sinclair talks with Dr Merv Coates about the unprecedented opportunities for multicultural ministry in Auckland because of globalisation. Demographers tell us that Auckland is one of the world’s most multicultural cities. I gather you’re excited about the implications of this for local mission? For sure! I saw a great headline from a New Zealandbased mission magazine: The people of the world: Coming to a street near you. It’s obviously true. The international di...

How Cultivating a Heart of Compassion Developed a Multicultural Church

‘What did Christ value?’This was the key question the people of City Bible Church (CBC) in Hamilton asked when they began developing their church’s values and vision. Their desire was for these values to become identifying markers of their church community.One of the six values they landed on was this: We value compassion for the needy. Senior Pastor Campbell Forlong says that at the time this was one area where they needed to develop: “We felt like out of all the values we had identifie...

ADMIN Roadshow: Book your spot now!

If you're in church admin I'm keen to meet you.Whether you're a volunteer, a staff member, elder, treasurer or office manager... if your role includes administration this is the event for you! I've been enjoying heading around the country to meet different administrators, and I'm heading your way. I'd love to catch up if you're free to join me: Waikato Admin Roadshow 17 September Raleigh Street Christian Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm Manawatū Admin Roadshow 26 September Kingston Community Ch...

It's not too late to register for our Auckland Conference

It's not too late to register. Our Auckland Everyday Disciple Making conference is on in just under two weeks, 15 September, and we'd love it if you could join us.  Have you ever wondered what your church would look like if everyone was reading the Bible with just one other person? Or what difference it would make if everybody was encouraged to 'go and make disciples' in their own unique, God-given context (cafe, home, school, uni, business, worksite...)? Speaker Chris Thomas will open u...

Under Construction

Communications Manager Sophia Sinclair sat down with newbie youth pastors Selwyn Motu and Kopano Simanu at this year’s Youth Summit to chat about their communities, their churches, and what God has been teaching them in their first few months serving in pastoral roles. Selwyn Motu made the big shift back to the neighbourhood where he grew up earlier this year, and says he’s felt God’s calling as he’s been welcomed into his new role as Youth Pastor at Tamaki Community Church: “there’s...

Christian hostels and flats for uni students

Studying away from home next year? Are you a student looking to study in Auckland, Palmerston North, Hamilton or Christchurch in 2019? Are you looking for a Christian hostel/community environment to be part of? The CCCNZ movement is associated with four student communities: Eden in Auckland, Rahiri in Palmerston North (which is a community of christian student flats), the Longview Taurima Student Hostel in Hamilton and The Peverel Flats (a Christian flatting community pastorally supported by ...

Considering studying to train for ministry?

Ian Reid is the 3Trusts Scholarship Coordinator to support the Hillview, Lichfield Lands and Longview Trusts with the Dave Bay Evangelism Scholarship, JH Baldwin Scholarship and Matt Alexander Scholarship. He tells us more about how he's here to support the scholarships process. Get in touch with Ian: ianreid@cccnz.nz or visit www.cccnz.nz/page/scholarships...

Working together to see young people flourish

Our newsfeeds might be full of updates from Facebook friends and Instagram snaps, but a growing number of people report feeling disconnected from their real-life communities. In New Zealand our young people are particularly at risk: with high rates of suicide, mental illness and breakdown. How great would it be if churches, schools and businesses were able to work together to ensure Kiwi young people flourished? It’s been 20 years since Kiwi Duane Major had a vision which sought to answer...

Youth ministry and the mission of the church

Every so often I’ve heard the opinion expressed that goes something like this: “Youth Ministry is not biblical. Scripture contains no examples of age-specific ministries or groups.” The observation is, of course, accurate and—given our commitment to the sufficiency and inerrancy of Scripture—the conclusion seems compelling: that we should close down our youth ministries and disciple our young people within the context of the wider church activities and programmes. But before w...

What's happening on the Day of Prayer and Fasting?

Today, 22 August 2018, our Staff team will be taking time out to pray and fast. We'd love you to join with us today as we seek God’s leading and guiding for our churches throughout the country. As a staff team we have roughly scheduled our day around the following blocks so please join us if you can in this way. 9am to 10.30am we will be praying for our country and the movement of the gospel across these islands. We will be praying for those who need to hear and believe the good news of Jesus ...

Check out our Community Calendar

We've just launched a community calendar. Does your church have an event to post? We'd love to hear from you. Our community calendar is for all churches, campsites and support ministries in our movement, linked-in or not, this is a space to share your event. You can message the page here on Facebook or email sophiasinclair@cccnz.nzwith the details of your event and a .PNG image file under 2Mb....

NEW EVENT: Admin Roadshow

National Administrator Danielle Diprose is well underway in planning some roadshow events for our wonderful administrators, with the first one in Auckland at The Chapel on Tuesday the 21st August. This event will be from 9.30am to 12.30pm, and is a time to get all those within the Auckland region who are involved in administration and compliance within our churches together in one room.   Over these 3 hours we will discuss what CCCNZ has been doing in the areas of administration and comp...

The Gospel and the Treaty of Waitangi

It was great to hear Zoe Forrest from Raleigh Street Christian Centre do an outstanding presentation at the Cambridge Community Marae about the Gospel and the Treaty of Waitangi to a good group of TSCF students. We’re grateful for the growing partnership between Raleigh Street and the marae.CCCNZ is keen to support leaders as they seek to recognise the importance of the Treaty of Waitangi in ministry contexts. This may be new for you or your church, but here are some great places to start: Sup...

Sharing the CCCNZ vision in Canterbury

On Monday night, 2 July, CCCNZ Ambassador Mark Grace had the privilege of speaking to 20-30 elders, spouses and younger leaders from across Canterbury.  Organised and hosted by Lawson Scott (Canterbury Regional Enabler) and the Rutland Street Church team, this was a fantastic opportunity to share the vision to see New Zealanders hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. ...

Canterbury Regional Conference: "encouraging and challenging"

On 29-30 June about 100 people from 6 churches from across Canterbury enjoyed the CCCNZ Regional Conference. Daryl Bay from Hope Community Church, Nelson, and Kristopher Bate from Dunedin spoke about Everyday Disciple Making and the importance of evangelism in today's 'divided kingdom'.Thanks to Lawson Scott (Canterbury Regional Enabler and Chair of Rutland Street Church) and Shelia Mark (Pastoral Care Pastor from Rutland Street Church) for their leadership of the event and the time they investe...

Are you our new Prayer Coordinator?

Could you be our Prayer Coordinator? We're currently looking for a Prayer Coordinator to join our team. If you are passionate about prayer and have a gift for mobilising, networking and connecting people then we'd love you to consider this role. This is a part time (16 hours per week), stipended role based on experience and suitability. YES. Take me to the job description!...

Our AGM is coming up

Our Annual General Meeting is coming up and will be held on Friday 29 June, Rutland Street Church at 1pm. At our AGM we're excited to share with you four things: What God has been doing around NZ over the past yearOur gratitude for the churches, support ministries, families and individuals that make up our movementA look at our financial situationVision and hope for the coming year A digital copy of our Annual Report 'Base Camp'  is now available on the news section of our website. If you...