Opportunities and challenges in the leadership formation landscape of Aotearoa New Zealand
by prayasonenz | 30 Aug, 2021 | Messages, Ministry, Next Gen, Reflections
Dr Roshan Allpress, National Principal of Laidlaw College, shares about some of the opportunities and challenges he sees in the leadership formation landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand – and particularly how we as a church might pray, think and collaborate to grow a...Speaking Blessings | Richard Brunton
by prayasonenz | 23 Aug, 2021 | Messages, Reflections, Spiritual Life
In this session, Richard Brunton and David & Dale Garratt graciously lead us in a time of discovering the power of blessing, and in blessing our nation – modelled on the principles in Richard’s book, ‘The Awesome Power of Blessing.’ David and Dale also introduce...Thinking Matters | Michelle Englehardt
by prayasonenz | 16 Aug, 2021 | Current Topics, Messages, Ministry, Reflections
Regional Focus – West Coast 2021
by prayasonenz | 9 Aug, 2021 | Messages, Reflections, Regional Focus
PRAYER POINTS: Buller For those dealing with the aftermath of the July Floods in Westport. For Mayor Jamie Cleine, Councillors and the many agencies and community groups working together to support those whose homes are uninhabitable. For those who feel exhausted and...Cannabis Referendum update | Aaron Ironside
by prayasonenz | 2 Aug, 2021 | Current Topics, Messages, Reflections
PRAYER POINTS: Lawmakers will read and respond to research trends Increased funding for counselling and addictions services Christians to train in this sector Churches to step into the community needs – connection is the antidote to...Ezekiel 37 | The Valley of Dry Bones
by prayasonenz | 19 Jul, 2021 | Messages, Reflections, Spiritual Life
RESTORATION .. Enemy’s plan to not only side-line, discourage, overwhelm but annihilate. Bones .. speak of what was – now very dry, disconnected, isolated in valley place of death. Can these bones live .. not only physical, but the losing of the backbone of...Praying for the region of Auckland 2021
by prayasonenz | 12 Jul, 2021 | Messages, Reflections, Regional Focus
Jonathan Dove, pastor of Grace City church and chair of the Auckland Church Leaders Meeting joined us to share some of what is going on among the church leaders – in particular, building the pastors’ network. Key Passage for Auckland Church Leaders:...Hate Speech
by prayasonenz | 5 Jul, 2021 | Current Topics, Messages, Reflections
Mark Maney, staff researcher/writer for NZ Christian Network, presented some concerns people should have over the government’s proposed hate speech legislation that is currently under discussion and made three prayer requests regarding this discussion process:...YWAM Ships Aotearoa
by prayasonenz | 28 Jun, 2021 | Messages, Ministry, Next Gen, Reflections
Hannah Sargent shares about the amazing ministry of YWAM Ships Aotearoa. Prayer points: Pray for direction and guidance and wisdom, and for God to speak clearly as The ship moves towards deployment to the Pacific For committed crew and volunteers to join the team,...