ENGAGING CULTURE IN DIFFICULT TIMES
2026 Dr Darrell L. Bock Events
NAVIGATING POLARISING TOPICS WITH GRACE
Join us for a series of local events across Aotearoa, NZ with New Testament scholar Darrell L. Bock (Dallas Theological Seminary).
Explore how Christians can engage polarising issues with clarity, humility, and grace. Drawing on Scripture and cultural insight, these sessions offer practical wisdom for listening well, speaking truthfully, and reflecting Christ in a divided world, without retreating or becoming combative.
Meet our speaker Dr Darrell L. Bock
Darrell L. Bock is Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas and serves as Executive Director of Cultural Engagement at the Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership there. In addition, he serves on the boards of a number of Christian institutions and ministries, including Wheaton College. Following academic studies at the University of Texas, Dallas Theological Seminary and the University of Aberdeen, Darrell has subsequently authored or edited over forty-five books, including the recently released Cultural Intelligence: Living for God in a Diverse, Pluralistic World. He is an Elder-Staff Advisor at Bent Tree Fellowship in Carrolton, Texas, and is married to Sally, with three married children, three grandsons and two granddaughters.
PUBLIC FORUMS
'Engaging well with people in our world about Jesus'
In an increasingly polarised world, how can we speak about Jesus in ways that build bridges rather than deepen divides? Speaker Darrell L. Bock will give insight into engaging people with clarity, humility, and grace while remaining faithful in how we share the gospel.
These evening sessions include a Q&A and are designed to equip you as you reach out to the world around you.
Lower Hutt
23 June
7pm - 9pm
Venue: 3 Reynolds Bach Drive, Silverstream, Lower Hutt.
Wellington City
24 June
7pm - 9pm
Venue: 9 Hania St, Mt Victoria.
"Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect"
1 Peter 3:15
ELDERS' & LEADERS' SEMINAR
Join Dr Darrell L Bock for an interactive seminar:
'12 things to consider to get out of the polarisation cul de sac'
These sessions are designed to move your church and leadership team towards greater gospel unity as you grow in your ability to approach tricky theological and social issues with grace, truth and gospel clarity.
Held over a Saturday morning/lunchtime these sessions include a Q&A and are designed to equip you to deal with differences as you work together.
These events are open to all elders and leaders in CCCNZ/Open Brethren Heritage churches.
Auckland
13 June
Elders and Leaders' Seminar
8.30am - 1pm
Venue: Auckland Bible Church, 300 Great South Rd, Greenlane, Auckland.
Waikato
20 June
Elders and Leaders' Seminar
8.30am - 1pm
Venue: Raleigh Street Christian Centre, 24 Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge.
Christchurch
27 June
Elders and Leaders' Seminar
8.30am - 1pm
Venue: Rutland Street Church, 5 Gosset St, St Albans, Christchurch.
Got questions for our team?
Contact office@cccnz.nz for more information.
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Phone:
06 353 1077
027 268 5636
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Postal Address:
PO Box 744
Palmerston North 4440
DONATIONS
Account details:
Christian Community
Churches of New Zealand Trust:
02-0719-0220311-000
