Curches from across New Zealand came together to study the Bible through the Winter Bible School (WBS) and the Bible Coalition Intensive, both hosted at The Orchard Church in Te Puke.
This year’s Winter Bible School theme, Captivated, focused on the beauty of God's person, the power of the Scriptures, and the hope and freedom of the Gospel. The speakers this year were Dr. Tim Sigler, Pastor Nelson Schonfeldt, and Dr. Charlie Bing.
It was encouraging to see such wide engagement in the Word, with many churches gathering in person and other ones hosting watch parties.
Churches participating in the WBS included The Orchard Church, Lakes Church Rotorua, Manawarū Bible Chapel, Matamata Bible Church, Queen Street Chapel, Hukanui Bible Church, Church @ Cedarwood, Rossgrove Chapel, Crossroads Church, The Lighthouse Church, Franklin Bible Church, Birkenhead Community Church, Te Awamutu Bible Chapel, Lifezone Church, Church @ 109, Northcross Church, The Coast Community Church, Manurewa Bible Church, Raleigh Street Christian Centre, Lighthouse Church, The Anchor Church, Northern Hills Church, Bryndwr Chapel, Cornerstone International Bible Church, among others.
Straight after, the Bible Coalition Intensive welcomed people from The Orchard Church, Manurewa Bible Church, The Lighthouse Church, and Heretaunga Community Church for five days of deeper learning. Sessions included teaching on Israel’s current conflict and God’s eternal plan, salvation and discipleship, the redemptive arc of Scripture, and living in light of the Kingdom.
