Feature Stories

The Church – it’s all about Jesus…so it must be all about love! Occasionally my non-Christian friends will ask me, why on earth do you want to be a pastor… Read more

Have you ever tried to put together a jigsaw puzzle? What about one without the picture? Or with missing pieces? Or even a one colour puzzle? Or even with others… Read more

There are three key themes I am constantly seeing as important in the life of the church: BEING JESUS FOCUSSED – focussing on the mission and ministry Jesus gives us,… Read more

13 People were bringing little children to Jesus for him to place his hands on them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He… Read more

In the village of Tikokino, 39 kms from Hastings, there is a small church building which has no electricity and a leaky roof which gets used on the last Sunday… Read more

Pastor Andy (from Upper Moutere congregation and Chair of LCNZ Council of Synod) was blessed to attend the LCA Collaborative Mission Retreat in NSW recently where he joined a number… Read more

Significant items that were discussed included: Members of CoS are now sharing “A minute for mission” items from their local ministry areas, including church, family and communities at every meeting…. Read more

Sometime ago St Martins congregation in Marton  had the opportunity to help a lady who had been evicted from her home and only had a few days to move out…. Read more

Hi Fellow Christians in the wonderful country of ours. I thought I would fill up some lines and tell you my little adventure that I have had with God over… Read more

Spice Retreat Theme: “When Life Gives You Lemons” 12-14th April, 2024 At:  Home of Compassion, Wellington   The challenge of the weekend was RAIN.  Our first challenge!  Flights from Auckland were… Read more