http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cccnz.nz en-us Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:12:47 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/169330/elders-gathering-to-learn-and-encourage-one-another/ Around 50 people gathered in Taupō on 21–22 August for the latest CCCNZ Eldership Development Workshop, bringing together current and prospective elders from churches across the region for two days of learning, discussion and encouragement.The workshop is part of an ongoing initiative to strengthen elderships across CCCNZ churches. Since pilot workshops began in 2025, these gatherings have provided opportunities for elders to explore the biblical foundations of their role, consider the practi... Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:06:24 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post169330 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/169328/full-colour-faith-baptisms-at-the-garden/ A few weeks ago, The Garden (Mt Eden, Auckland) celebrated the baptism of two people in their church whānau.Pastor Tim Cleary says he’s still thinking about the distinctive way God has been at work in the lives of those who were baptised.“We baptised two people: one girl, Mikayla, who’s 15, and Cleith, who’s in his 40s.”Both Mikayla and Cleith shared why they’d chosen to be baptised, publicly confessing their faith in Jesus.“Mikayla told the story of how the Lord gave her a pictur... Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:27:29 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post169328 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/169296/malcolm-davie-a-legacy-of-faith-wisdom-and-service/ Family and friends gathered at The Street Church in Wellington on Friday last week to celebrate the life of Malcolm Davie, who died on August 16 2026, aged 84 years.Malcolm’s life was one marked by integrity, a deep Christian faith, dedication to work and service, and a commitment to helping others.His long career in banking involved several significant high level projects, but he was equally generous with his knowledge and abilities in helping family, friends and organisations over many decad... Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:09:46 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post169296 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/168919/cccnz-looks-back-on-2025-stronger-together/ CCCNZ trustees, members, and staff gathered to acknowledge God’s faithfulness and work in strengthening the movement as they looked back on 2025.The CCCNZ Annual General Meeting took place on Wednesday 19 August at the Life Centre in Hania Street, Wellington (part of The Street Church premises).After minutes from the previous year were adopted by the meeting, CCCNZ’s Board Chair, Chris Broadbent, introduced the theme of the 2025 Annual Report, ‘Stronger Together’ as a reflection of both ... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:29:13 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post168919 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/168909/church-summit-grace-hope-and-tasman-come-together/ When Grace Church’s Lead Pastor Dave Bosma saw how much people from CCCNZ churches in Nelson enjoyed coming together for a Regional Summit in 2025, he wanted to keep that momentum going.  There are three CCCNZ churches in the wider Nelson region: Grace Church, Hope Community Church and Tasman Church. Despite being a smaller number of churches, they send a large number of people along to a local event like a Summit.When Dave found out CCCNZ wasn’t going to run one in Nelson in 2026, he b... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:47:15 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post168909 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/168898/teaching-gods-word-equipping-the-next-generation/ Teaching and preaching the Bible is a passion for Bivin Mathew—who recently joined the Pathways College faculty team.Bivin was raised in Bahrain before moving to Dunedin in 2005 to study commerce at Otago University. After working in telecommunications, he began pursuing theological studies and last year completed an MA in Biblical and Theological Studies remotely through Western Seminary in Portland, USA.Bivin is a recipient of the JH Baldwin Scholarship, which supports people from CCCNZ and ... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:48:57 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post168898 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/168873/a-day-of-fellowship-scripture-and-the-goodness-of-god/ Women from Kingston Community Church in Palmerston North came together at Highland Home Christian Camp in Manawatū on Saturday 15 August for the annual H2H retreat—exploring the theme, The Goodness of God.The aim of the retreat is have a day out to deepen relationships, hear from God’s Word, and enjoy good food together—with different women from the church family teaching, preparing food, organising, leading worship, and sharing.Speakers Fay and Sophia opened the Bible, helping the group ... Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:40:21 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post168873 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/168732/a-life-of-faithful-service-remembering-beth-bay/ Hundreds of people gathered at Matamata Bible Church on Wednesday 12 August to celebrate the life of Beth Bay, who died on August 8, 2026, aged 73, after two strokes.Beth’s family, friends, and church community remembered her as a woman whose faith shaped every part of her life, from family and farming to music, administration, hospitality and quiet practical care.Born Doris Beth Hunt in 1953, Beth gave her life to Jesus at a Foxton Beach mission in January 1960 and was baptised at Kingston St... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:21:40 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post168732 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/post/168628/totara-north-bible-church-conference/ Tōtara North Bible Chapel knows how to run a Bible conference!For decades the Northland church has been hosting mid-winter conferences and inviting other locals to join them. Lynley Fleming says her mother has memories of attending their mid-winter conferences back in the 1930s!  Highlights from this year's conference were the excellent Bible teaching, and the sense of shared community.... Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:23:31 +1200 http://www.cccnz.nz/blog/#post168628 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