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A story of lament, welcome and hope
- Diana Johnston
With Waitangi day just gone, I have found myself reflecting again on the bi-cultural story of our nation. Over the years I have been so fortunate as a Pākehā New […]
Our Seasons, God’s Seasons
- Millie Vette
Spring is slowly approaching. Day by day, my ranunculus and carnations are beginning to bloom again. Carnations are a Mediterranean plant, likely present at the time of Jesus. Some Christian […]
A reflection on my time at Waitangi
- Millie Vette
What if we’ve got the Marks of Mission all wrong?
- James Beck
For decades, churches around the world have used the Five Marks of Mission as a framework for understanding and outworking their part in God’s work. These marks — focused on […]
A World in Disrepair: How We Can Reclaim Our Role as Caretakers
- James Beck
This week I found myself reflecting on Psalm 8, which reminds us of an incredible truth: “You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their […]
Held up from going green: Five classic hesitations which stop churches from moving forward with their eco church journey
- Mo Morgan
Here’s something I’ve noticed since I’ve been working with A Rocha helping churches in Aotearoa care for God’s creation — everyone cares. Everywhere I go, people understand the importance of […]
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