Departure of Our National Director
By Graeme Mitchell, NZCMS Board Chairperson It is with deep sadness that I announce the departure of Rev. Rosie Fyfe in her role as NZCMS National Director. As Rosie reflects, ‘it has been a privilege to serve as the Director of NZCMS. I applied for this role because NZCMS supported…
God’s Hand in Cambodia’s Journey
By Neill Dunbar, Mission Partner in Cambodia Neill and Rebekah serve the Anglican Church in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. They are excited to see what God has in store for this beautiful country as they serve and disciple members of the developing church. Their children are Jonathan,…
Encounter Christ. Encounter the World. Encounter Yourself.
By Carl Tinnion NZCMS Mission Catalyst You may have heard all sorts of questions and challenges about mission trips. The whole conversation around “Short-term missions vs Long-term missions”. In my 30-odd years of serving in global missions and preparing short-term teams, here is a…
Mission and the Trap of Feeling Needed
Mike Jessop is the first participant in our young adult apprenticeship program, Moments. He’s been serving in Uganda with our Mission Partners Nick and Tessa Laing over the past four weeks. On my first day in Uganda, my first thought was “I am not needed.” I visited the office and…
Celebrating Patricia Entwistle
By Jonathan Carson, Former NZCMS Mission Partner in Pakistan Patricia and her husband, Stewart and three of their five children went to Pakistan in April 1977 under NZCMS. They took up residence in Hyderabad in the St Philip’s Church compound, where missionary and local…
Are you an Ordinary Follower of Jesus?
Our Personnel Manager, Bruce White, recently visited our Mission Partners serving in Fiji, Roy and Rachael Hogan. The Hogans serve with Mobile Mission Maintenance Fiji (MMM) by coordinating volunteer building and maintenance projects for the Christian community in Nadi. White sandy…
An Interview with Reverend Keri-Ann Hokianga
Rev’d Keri-Ann Hokianga is a Māori Evangelist with NZCMS, a position which carries a clear whakapapa. Her role of evangelist involves navigating the history of Christianity in Aotearoa, a process that is not always straightforward. Here, in this interview, Keri-Ann reflects on the ways…
Mission by Invitation, Not Invasion
By Carolyn Bickerton, NZCMS Personnel Manager My recent trip to Japan to visit Luke and Naomi Sinclair was significant in my evolving view of mission. Watching them serve and speaking with their local leadership confirmed what NZCMS has learned: strategic sending to…
NZCMS Support Groups & Events
NZCMS holds regular supporter events in Auckland, Nelson, Christchurch, and Dunedin. These are a valuable way to hear about the work of NZCMS from Mission Partners and staff, and to pray together. Everyone is welcome. Please check your location for further details.