Our World

Our World

A key focus for us is to work alongside partners across the world. Jesus said in Matthew 28:19 to go and make disciples of all nations.  We are keen to see vibrant groups of God’s people established in local communities and there is no difference between doing this in our own community/country and overseas.

We believe that we are called to go and be involved in what God is doing around the world. We also know that indigenous people are often more effective when working in their own culture.  So we partner with indigenous Christians and assist and support them.  They are involved in communities we may never have the opportunity or ability to reach. 

Partners

We actively support key partners here in New Zealand and internationally – in places like South, East and Central Asia, South America, Africa and others who work in a whole range of locations.

We also support people to take short term mission opportunities to grow their understanding and involvement in missions.  Our teams have gone to Fiji, Vanuatu, Thailand, Myanmar, South Asia, and Brazil.

Short Term Mission

We plan regular cross cultural mission trips.  Our primary purpose is to learn about the needs of the world and gain a broader understanding of the Christian faith in other cultural contexts.  Going is not just about giving, it is about learning, seeing and hearing what God is doing in the wider world.  It is about seeing first hand, the desires, needs and understanding the life experience of our partners.  It will also provides opportunities to identify how we can more effectively…

Myanmar

Myanmar Centre of Theological Studies A strategic partnership The vision of MCTS is to empower and train committed young people – to prepare them for dynamic Christian living, to do God’s given ministries holistically and to have a great impact in nation building in Myanmar. MCTS was founded by Rev. Dr. Aung Mang and his wife Dawt Dim in June 1993 and is a growing undergraduate school of theology.  At the outset, there were only 12 students who were all…