By Luke and Naomi Sinclair NZCMS Mission Partners to Japan We've been in Chofu, Tokyo for three months! A highlight has been the great conversations we're having with local families at Angeline's Christian preschool. We haven't met another Christian parent yet, and only two of the teachers are...

The Rev. Claude Fong Toy has been appointed to the NZCMS Board. Claude is currently the Vicar of St Elizabeth Parish of Clendon, Auckland, having completed his B. Theology through Otago while at St John’s College in Auckland in 2021. Claude and his wife Mila have been in full-time church ministry...

By Jairus Robb, NZCMS Communications Officer When I was seventeen, my twin brother and I were helping Dad move our house. After getting a question from Dad I said, “Muskie that”. He glanced at me in amusement. “It’s so funny you guys still say that.” “Say what?” I asked. “Muskie that,” he said....

By Alice Kinyua NZCMS Intercultural Ministry Enabler There is an image that I find mind-boggling, described in Revelation 7:9-10 "After this, I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and...

By Nick Laing Mission Partner in Uganda   Just two days ago my wonderful Uncle Andrew died. Although I was not close with him myself, my parents and also my sister were very close, and he contributed much to their lives, especially in recent years. Our prayers, sorrow and gratitude are with...

By Nikki Wheeler Mission Partner in Papua New Guinea Hello to our wonderful NZ Whanau! This is an update to let you know how things have been progressing in Kapuna, Papua New Guinea in the last few months. Scott’s project work has changed a lot since finishing the hospital upgrade and he is now...

By Luke Sinclair, Mission Partner serving in Japan A turning point on my journey to mission lies somewhere between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, the two rival characters as portrayed in the 2015 musical, "Hamilton". Set in the early years of American independence, Hamilton is a driven man who...

Q and A with Mike Jessop Who do you call your family and where do you come from? I hail from down south in Balclutha. I grew up in a loving Christian home with two great parents and four awesome siblings. I also have a supportive wider church family who encouraged me to step into leadership...