Christian Community Churches of New Zealand

REGIONAL SUMMITS

We're a movement of churches (and the camps and ministries that support them) joined together by our unity in Jesus Christ.

We're also united by our commitment to the shared mission and work God has given to the Church.

Our 2023 Regional Summits will bring together leaders from churches, campsites and ministries across regions.

God invites us to work together within church families regionally and nationally.

Working together with others on His plans and purposes.

Which church/ministry leaders are you encouraging in your region by your presence, actions, and words?
Which church/ministry leaders are encouraging you within your region?

This is the focus of our 2023 Regional Summits. Working together, for the gospel.

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 2023 these events will have a special focus on building relationships with other regional leaders to work together to equip and support both the current and next generation of church/ministry leaders.

The workshops will cover a variety of topics, including:

Biblical Leadership

Training volunteers and leaders

Discipling young people

Encouraging prayer in our churches

Intergenerational Ministry

How churches and camps can partner for gospel mission

Eldership development

"Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful...

...And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds,not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching".

— Hebrews 10:23-35

WHO

An opportunity for local CCCNZ/Open Brethren heritage churches/ministries to encourage, support and send…

Ministry leaders
Elders
Camp staff
Small group leaders
Potential next-generation leaders
Key volunteer leaders

WHY

A full day of connection that seeks to…

Engage ministry teams to learn and grow together
Connect 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

PROGRAMME

10.00am: Registration & morning tea

10.30am: Welcome and worship

10:50am: Keynote speaker

11.30am: Workshops – Session 1

12.30pm: Lunch

1.30pm: Stories from local churches

2.00pm: Workshops – Session 2

3.00pm: Afternoon tea

3.30pm: Session 3

4.30pm: Final gathering, prayer, and farewell

WORKSHOPS

The Workshop options can be viewed below.

AUCKLAND WORKSHOP LIST pdf

CENTRAL AND UPPER SOUTH ISLAND WORKSHOP LIST pdf

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

WAIKATO & BAY OF PLENTY

Chris Chalmers

Chris Chalmers is currently serving as lead pastor at Hillcrest Chapel, Hamilton.

Having previously taught theology and biblical studies at Vision College for almost a decade, he has a passion for God's Word and how it shapes our worldview.

Actively engaged in evangelism, Chris has a heart for reaching the lost and equipping the church with effective tools to share the transforming message of the gospel.

Chris and his wife Sarah have been serving in CCCNZ churches for the last four years, moving up from the South Island to Hamilton two years ago.

LOWER NORTH ISLAND

Isaac Pettersen

Isaac is passionate about discipleship and has spent the last decade taking on opportunities to disciple others through leading youth ministries, young adults ministries, and church discipleship as a whole.

One of the ways Isaac has equipped himself for these opportunities was by completing a Bachelor’s degree in Theology through Texas Baptist Institute.

Isaac is on staff at Crossroads Church where he oversees discipleship and young adults.

Isaac is based in Palmerston North with his wife, Tamra, and their two sons, Asher and Coen.