http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cccnz.nz en-us Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:23:35 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/168485/sharing-the-gospel-together/ A bright green wall isn't the first thing most people expect to see inside a church office. At Mascot Bible Chapel in Mangere, Auckland a bright green wall provides the backdrop for a growing online gospel ministry that is bringing four churches together to share the hope of Christ.AUK Ministries (short for Au Uso Kerisiano Ministries) broadcasts live four nights a week, reaching people online with the gospel in Samoan and English. Au Uso Kerisiano is the Samoan translation of "Brethren", r... Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:59:57 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post168485 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/168484/investing-in-the-next-generation-how-auckland-bible-church-is-growing-young-leaders/ Auckland Bible Church’s youth group WIRED has become a place where young people are growing in their faith, building lasting Christian friendships, and where young adults are being equipped to lead the next generation.Each Friday, around 20 teenagers gather for WIRED, alternating between Bible study nights and social events. Alongside its regular youth leaders, Auckland Bible Church has intentionally developed a team of youth interns. Youth Coordinator Steve McClymont says one of the biggest r... Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:49:45 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post168484 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/168121/from-five-years-to-thirty-community-outreach-that-stays-connected/ “If it goes really well, CDN might last five years”.These were famous first words from Alan Aitken, as he and a small group of other leaders launched the Community Development Network Trust—a Christian-based youth work agency based in Riccarton Community Church (RCC) in Christchurch in 1996.This year, CDN celebrates 30 years—long outliving Alan’s early estimate of ‘success.’ That staying power has surprised even some of those involved at the beginning.“CDN was our first community... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:07:53 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post168121 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/168120/developing-elders-for-the-future/ The health of CCCNZ churches is connected to the health and effectiveness of elderships as they are entrusted with the spiritual oversight and shepherding of God’s people.Over the past year, a growing number of churches have been investing in the development of both current and future elders through a series of workshops designed to strengthen biblical understanding, practical leadership, and collaboration among eldership teams.This initiative began in 2025 with pilot workshops facilitated by ... Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:40:01 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post168120 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/167920/sharing-christ-through-fun-and-fellowship/ Feilding Bible Chapel ran a school holiday programme for the fourth time, and they share how they have seen God at work.Our recent School Holiday Programme was our best one yet! Although FBC has only been running holiday programmes for the past year, this was our fourth programme, and it has been wonderful to see how God is growing this ministry.Around 50 children attended each of the three days, with families from both our church and the wider community joining us. One of the greatest joys was ... Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:03:28 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post167920 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/167919/growing-young-leaders-welcoming-local-families/ Kingston Community Church in Palmerston North welcomed 65 children to their Term 2 holiday programme, they share how their programme is growing young leaders and welcoming local families.Our Term 2 School Holiday Programme saw us joined by 18 youth leaders and a number of volunteers from across our church, with one volunteer even taking annual leave from work to serve throughout the week. Kerry led our leaders' training, focusing on what it means to lead and love like Jesus as we serve others.It... Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:48:45 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post167919 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/167916/searching-for-the-ultimate-king-a-week-of-faith-whanau-and-community/ Te Awamutu Bible Chapel held their Kingdoms Holiday Programme last week. They share how they’ve seen God at work throughout the week.This was an outreach event, aimed at building on the relationships being established by their 24-7 Tamariki Tipu Youth Workers in the local primary and intermediate schools.The goal was to provide a low-cost holiday childcare option whilst sharing Jesus with the community.  Around 60 children attended each day as together they searched for the ‘Ultimate Ki... Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:28:48 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post167916 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/167894/a-world-cup-watch-party-with-a-bigger-purpose/ Birkenhead Community Church in Auckland recently hosted a FIFA World Cup watch party, bringing together around 60 people for a BBQ, football, and a short halftime gospel talk.Jono Donald is part of BCC and works with Athletes in Action, a ministry of Tandem.Athletes in Action operates in 90 countries and has been helping athletes and communities engage with the recent FIFA World Cup, the world’s biggest sporting event.However, the idea for the BCC outreach came in a more traditionally Kiwi way... Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:33:27 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post167894 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/167397/register-now-for-auckland-summit-connect/ We've renamed this 'Summit Connect' because it captures what is at the heart of this annual event: connection, conversation and growing together. Summit Connect is a gathering of a wide range of people from CCCNZ churches across the Auckland and Northland regions to build relationships and encourage gospel partnership. Sermons, shared worship and topical breakout sessions spark conversation through quality biblical content.Bring your eldership team, leaders and people you're developing... Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post167397 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/167669/encouraging-prayer/ Helping children and young people grow as disciples means helping them develop a real and personal prayer life. Across CCCNZ churches, leaders are intentionally creating spaces where children and young people can explore and practise prayer and participate in the prayer life of the church.The children’s ministry team at Northcross Church has been building a prayer focus into the small-group time of their Sunday morning programme this year.Annelli Morla, Children’s Ministry Coordinator, descr... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:06:15 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post167669