The Corban family has a longstanding connection with NZCMS. My Dad and Mum were Mission Partners in Tanzania for 10 years, and one of my brothers and I were both born there. Dad went on to be chair of the NZCMS Board and now it’s my privilege to serve on the Board. God’s mission is something to which my wife Stephanie and I are deeply committed, and NZCMS is a significant part of what that looks like for us as a couple.
NZCMS has dedicated Mission Partners and staff, and a renewed vision to impact both Aotearoa New Zealand and the rest of the world with the good news of Jesus Christ through mission in its many forms. NZCMS has robust governance and a committed Board.
As a Board member myself, I think it’s only right that we demonstrate the financial commitment we’re asking from others, so NZCMS will be a beneficiary of our own personal estate planning. Gifts in Wills are potential game changers for NZCMS and I invite you to join me and others in making NZCMS a part of your estate planning.
John Corban
NZCMS Board member
Thank you, Tessa. I remember Ray (and Jean) very warmly from our time at St Tim’s before we left for St John’s College at the beginning of 1987, and was excited many years later to learn of their visit to the Elliotts in Uganda. (We visited them in 1997 on study leave.) That visit, and a later one, showed their quiet growth in faith and mission during the years. I praise God for Ray’s life and service, and pray for the Comforter’s presence to be so close to Jean.
Hey there,
A friend of mine told me about you guys and I’d love to come along on Monday!
Cheers,
Caleb Croker
Hi Caleb, I’ve just seen your message. I apologise that this was missed. I assume you’re talking about the Seriously Interested in Mission group? The next one is August 11 and we’d love you to join. Can you email us at office@nzcms.org.nz (Rosie writing here)
Thank you Tessa
Thank you Archdeacon Fran. Mothers Union appreciated your input when we visited the Far North recently. Your wisdom and wise counsel made it a memorable weekend. God bless you in your new role.
Rev Fran, you and Rapiata are a gift to the Church. May the Lord bless you as you serve in this next season
With reference to the article ‘By invitation not invasion’. My husband and I were involved with CMS from the 1960s onward and this was always the attitude of CMS leadership. They deferred to the church leadership opinions whenever possible, wherever there was a local church. I’m not aware if this has change. It isn’t something new.
Hi Pauline,
I agree with you!! I don’t think this has changed, just good to re-iterate why and we send mission partners. This is Rosie writing — hope you’re doing well!
Yes Pauline it was the same for Alan and me. When we went to Singapore 1966–69 it was in response to a request from the Bishop oof Singapore and Malaya.