http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cccnz.nz en-us Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:06:20 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/165946/young-leaders-taking-shape-first-training-canterbury/ 39 youth and their youth leaders were part of First Training in Canterbury over Kings Birthday weekend.Riccarton Community Church, Rutland Street Church, Emmett Street Community Church, Halswell Community Church and Grace Church took part—with local youth leaders facilitating sessions on how to grow as leaders.First Training is CCCNZ’s leadership development retreat for young people aged 16-17—named for the fact this is often the ‘first’ time many young people have had leadership skill... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:12:16 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post165946 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/165943/more-than-520-gather-at-hm-rage/ More than 520 people gathered at Tōtara Springs Christian Camp for HM Rage—a youth event that takes place every King’s Birthday weekend, standing for ‘His Majesty’s… Rather A Grand Event’.... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:19:34 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post165943 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/165884/closing-one-chapter-beginning-another-in-blockhouse-bay/ For more than 60 years people have been meeting at Terry Street in Auckland’s Blockhouse Bay to fellowship and worship together. At the end of May 2026, Terry Street Bible Chapel officially concluded their fellowship—handing over the keys to the newly planted LifeChurch Blockhouse Bay who have been sharing the building for the past year. Former Terry Street Bible Chapel elder Sam Kommunuri has been part of the fellowship for the past 19 years—since the first Sunday he and his young fa... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:08:36 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post165884 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/165597/23-baptisms-at-crossroads-church/ Lead Pastor Reuben Porter from Crossroads Church in Palmerston North shares about the joy of baptising a number of people on Pentecost Sunday: "Sunday was such a special day for our church family, with 23 people getting baptised and publicly declaring their faith in Jesus."They had 16 people register to be baptised, seven in the 10am Service and nine in the 6pm Service. People were able to share their testimonies with the church of what God has done in their lives and what led to their deci... Fri, 29 May 2026 14:59:17 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post165597 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/165595/65-years-of-porirua-gospel-chapel/ On Saturday afternoon over 180 people came through the doors of Porirua Gospel Chapel to celebrate 65 years of witness and God's faithfulness.The work at Porirua Gospel Chapel began as an outreach programme of the Brethren Assemblies in the wider Wellington area (as far north as Levin and including Masterton). People saw the need for a church plant in the new state housing area that the government of the time announced would take place in Cannons Creek, Porirua.The new church was opened in May 1... Fri, 29 May 2026 14:28:12 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post165595 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/165591/opening-the-door-for-faith-conversations/ A growing connection with the local City Mission prompted Church on Ingestre in Whanganui to start up an Alpha Course for people exploring faith.   With a number of people in the church serving as volunteers at the local City Mission and the City Mission Op Shop over the years, the connection developed further as the church partnered with other local churches to start a weekly coffee morning on Thursdays at the City Mission, opening the door for friendship, connection, and conversation... Fri, 29 May 2026 13:40:58 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post165591 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/165583/sharing-gods-grace-in-ranui/ Ranui Open Brethren Church Au Uso Kerisiano has been meeting in the Ranui area of West Auckland for over 28 years, holding their church gatherings in a local community centre.  Earlier this year the team planned, prayed for, and prepared an outreach open day ‘free event’ to serve the community around them. With the high cost of living affecting so many people, the event was designed to take the pressure of families—with everything free: clothes, toys, household goods, baby gear... Th... Fri, 29 May 2026 12:18:25 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post165583 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/165556/if-love-is-not-the-motive-the-cause-is-helpless-remembering-ross-hanna/ Paddy Puru writes in loving memory of his grandfather, Ross Hanna:Ross Leslie Hanna passed onto glory on Monday 11 May 2026. He was born in 1943, in Te Awamutu, where his body is now laid to rest alongside his wife, Ethne Edna.In 1964, he married the love of his life Ethne (aka ‘Nana’). Established in Christ, and reinforced by their unwavering love for each other, this couple was a powerful partnership which would go on to impact thousands of lives both in New Zealand and abroad.Having worke... Thu, 28 May 2026 13:35:40 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post165556 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/165293/a-place-to-belong-the-anchor-en-espanol-begins-in-wellington/ Hearing Paula Almada share the story of launching Crossroads Latino at the 2025 Lower North Island Summit sparked an idea for Geoff Lawson—who serves as Mission Partnerships leader at The Anchor Church in Whitby.Geoff connected Paula with Jorge Edgecombe and encouraged him to start a service for the Latino community in the wider Wellington region. Jorge and his wife, Mariuxi, are from Ecuador and were keen to connect with other Latinos to worship together and support each other.Jorge attended ... Fri, 22 May 2026 13:18:54 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post165293 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/164634/a-weekend-of-faith-and-community/ There's something about camps. And us young adults love them!Recently, young adults from Church on Vogel, Church on Ingestre, Dannevirke Bible Chapel, Feilding Bible Chapel, and Kingston Community Church spent a weekend away at the amazing Mi Camp, Taupo.Aaron Hodgson from Raleigh Street Christian Centre unpacked Romans 12, challenging us in how we live in response to God's mercy and grace.From worship and solo reflection time to slingshot paintball and braizers. Space was created to connect wit... Fri, 15 May 2026 17:11:44 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post164634