REGIONAL SUMMITS
We're a movement of churches (and the camps and ministries that support them) joined together by our unity in Jesus Christ.
Regional Summits bring together CCCNZ/Open Brethren Heritage leaders from churches, campsites and ministries across regions.
We'll open the Word of God together, we'll hear local stories of how other ministries in your region are engaging in mission, and we'll have the chance to learn together.
In 2025 these events will have a special focus on developing younger leaders who ground their ministry in the message of the cross.
Summits are places to connect, grow and learn together with leaders from like-minded churches.
"For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God."
1 Corinthians 1:18
WHO IS SUMMIT FOR?
An opportunity for local CCCNZ/Open Brethren heritage churches/ministries to encourage, support and send…
Ministry leaders
Elders
Camp staff
Small group leaders
Developing leaders
Ministry Teams
Key volunteer leaders
WHY COME TO SUMMIT?
A full day of opportunities and workshops that seeks to…
Engage ministry teams to learn and grow together
Connect regional ministry leaders with each other for mutual support and relationship
Inspire ministry leaders to identify next steps in current and future leadership and ministry development
Present interactive workshops with grassroots, practical application
WORKSHOPS
Our workshops are a mix of local speakers from each region, CCCNZ Staff and National Support Ministry Staff presenting practical topics in an interactive format that is designed to get you and your team talking and thinking through how the message of the cross applies in your context.
Summit workshops cover a variety of topics, including:
Biblical Leadership
Training volunteers and leaders
Discipling young people
Encouraging prayer in our churches
Intergenerational Ministry
Eldership development
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Waikato/Bay of Plenty
Dan Pettersen is a Pastor at Hukanui Bible Church in Hamilton. Dan is happily married to Nicki, they have three adult children and two grandchildren. Prior to being in Hamilton, they were overseas for 16 years on the mission field in Scotland and South Korea primarily involved in planting house-churches.
Dan has a passion for bringing people closer to Christ through presenting complex Bible truths in an understandable way.
Far North
Warrick Jones was born and raised in Kaitaia. He is married to Lisa and they have three adult children.
He and Lisa have been involved in church leadership for over 25 years, first at Rosedale Bible Chapel in Invercargill and then at Clark Road Chapel in Whangārei where they are currently part of the church family. They have been involved in ministry in a variety of ways and roles across the years.
Professionally, Warrick is a medical doctor and oversees the clinical work of the Northland Hospices. He is also part of the National Palliative Care Steering Group--reframing community palliative care services for New Zealand.
Lower North Island
Andrew Sinclair is married to Sophia and they have three sons. Andrew has served in a variety of ministry roles, including eldership and full time pastoral ministry. Andrew enjoys using his creative gifts to teach people the truth from God’s Word. He loves seeing others grow in faith in Jesus, and thrive in gospel community. The Sinclairs recently moved to Palmerston North where they are part of the Kingston Community Church family.
Nelson
Dave Bosma is the new lead pastor at Grace Church, starting earlier this year. He previously lived in Nelson for six years as a teenager and young adult and, after a number of years away in Auckland and Canterbury, has returned, along with his wife Kim and their three young kids. He’s excited to be living and working in Richmond and is looking forward to taking us into the wonderful message of the cross from 1 Corinthians 1 at the Nelson Regional Summit.
Auckland
Thomas Scrimgeour hails from the mighty Waikato, but moved to Auckland in 2021 to study theology at Laidlaw College. In Auckland, he met and married his lovely wife Kyla and so hasn't yet managed to escape the big smoke. Thomas works for the Maxim Institute as a researcher in public policy. He's also part of the leadership team at Lincoln Road Bible Chapel. Thomas is passionate about bridging the gap between theology and everyday life.
Canterbury
Andre Posthuma is pastor with Emmett Street Community Church in Shirley, Christchurch. Andre, his wife Grace and their kids love living in the close-knit community of Shirley with many opportunities for the gospel. Emmett Street Community Church recently linked in with CCCNZ, and the whole church is appreciating the connections through the movement. Andre is looking forward to taking us into the message of the cross at the Canterbury Summit.
Otago/Southland
Dre Niehaus came to faith in Christ unexpectedly in his first year at uni in Dunedin and has been passionate about sharing the gospel with others ever since. Before becoming parents, Dre and his wife Mic spent four years living in remote Western Australia working in the mines and travelling before settling in Dunedin and serving in campus mission full-time with Student Life. They're part of Cornerstone International Bible Church and love being a part of that community. Dre's real joy and passion is sharing the gospel and seeing people move from death to life.
$45 / per person
Includes lunch, morning and afternoon tea, and course materials.
A note on cost...
Our heart is to see leaders from a variety of CCCNZ/OBH churches connecting at their local Regional Summit.
To help make that possible we keep ticket prices as low as we can at just $45 per person, and a cap per church of $315 (meaning you can come as a team of 7+ people for just $315). We'll send an invoice to your church admin team to facilitate a group payment for your church group.
The actual cost to run Regional Summits is around $85 per person. Would you consider joining us in making Regional Summits as affordable as possible for everyone? If you'd like to give a koha towards this there are two ways:
Make a secure online payment using this link to our online process.
Or give via direct deposit, using the account details:
Reference: Summit Koha
02-0719-0220311-000
(Christian Community Churches of New Zealand Trust)
Registration Forms
Auckland
Saturday 26 July
Willow Park Christian Camp
Canterbury
Saturday 13 September
Rutland Street Church
Otago/Southland
Saturday 8 November
CYC Waihola
If you have any queries, please email office@cccnz.nz
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Email Enquiries:
office@cccnz.nz
Media Enquiries:
media@cccnz.nz
Phone:
06 353 1077
027 268 5636
Physical Address:
Level 3, 357 Main Street
Capital Fund House
Palmerston North
Postal Address:
PO Box 744
Palmerston North 4440
DONATIONS
Account details:
Christian Community
Churches of New Zealand Trust:
02-0719-0220311-000
