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Who we are

We are a network of Christian churches, organisations, and individuals, established to help the church in New Zealand be more united and effective, and to present a reasoned Christian voice on public issues to media and government.

We uphold an orthodox biblical (evangelical) Statement of Faith, and we are the NZ member of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA), committed to representing evangelical faith positions.

Our board of reference includes national leaders from all the main denominations.

Vision, Mission, and Kupu

Centred on Jesus’s prayer ‘may they be one that the world will know’ (Jn 17), our vision is to see unity in the Church and God’s kingdom come in Aotearoa New Zealand.

MISSION - Helping Christians work together, build the Church, and positively influence society.

We do this by … developing relationships, identifying critical issues where the Church can be more effective by working together and providing leadership for change. We seek to promote the unity of the Church and reflect publicly the commonly held views by the 500,000 biblically orthodox or evangelical Christians in New Zealand.

KUPU - Ka mahi tahi, ka ora (From united work comes fulfilment)

What we do

Since our launch in 2002 we have…

organised, participated in, and resourced, dozens of groups and hundreds of significant conversations
run 5 Congresses
given and mobilised support for large and small evangelism campaigns
networked evangelicals in areas such as prayer, marriage, sanctity of life, evangelism, business, and politics
represented Heads of Churches in interfaith dialogues
issued media releases and made submissions to government select committees where a biblical/evangelical voice was needed
appeared on radio and TV
participated in public and university debates and forums on important topics.

We acknowledge this is a painful issue

For many people, abortion is a very painful and divisive issue. Convictions and feelings run deep. Many find abortion tragic. Others, finding themselves unexpectedly pregnant, have been thrown into a life crisis. In anguish and fear, they have agonised over whether or not to seek an abortion, and have had to live with that decision ever since. Some grieve for family members who were never born. Many people alive today are aware that they could have been aborted, but are pleased they were not. We acknowledge that all those who proceed with unwelcome pregnancies need strong support from others, and those who have undergone an abortion need compassionate understanding. READ MORE…

NZCN|News – August 2019

What does it mean to be an ‘evangelical’?

Like many others who grew up in a non-Christian household, I had Bible-believing grandparents. I remember vividly my grandma asking me as a teenager if I fancied the idea of marrying an evangelist. “No way!” To me, evangelists and evangelicals were one and the same. And I didn’t really know what either of them was.

Since the first reading of the abortion bill in Parliament, Alex Penk of MAXIM wrote a piece about removing rage from our public debates that I highly recommend. In addition to the messages NZCN sent to all the sitting MPs before and to those who opposed the bill afterwards, we have produced a guide to help you make your voice heard. Next week, we will send a special email about this issue with key information about how you can help advocate for both mother and child in this battle for health and life.

Another key topic highlighted by events and politics in New Zealand is religious freedom. We are fortunate to have Dr Thomas and Dr Christine Schirrmacher visiting New Zealand for 2 days next week. We will be hosting an evening meeting with them in Auckland on Monday 2 September. See the notice below for more details.

Also coming up is the inaugural Hamilton Prayer Breakfast next week and the 4th annual Auckland Prayer Breakfast on the 3rd of October. Next week begins our 3-week campaign to fill Eden Park’s North Lounge. There are just over 2 weeks of Earlybird prices left before the price goes up to $40 each for the final week – which makes this the perfect time to book a table for your church, group or organisation or get any number of tickets at non-allocated tables so you can meet other people!

New Zealand MPs legalise ‘end of life choice’ of euthanasia, but the public must vote

November 18, 2019

New Zealand has just taken a leap towards the final solution for people we can’t – or won’t – look after well. A decisive majority of MPs has approved the End of Life Choice Act, which will legalise assisted suicide if it is approved at a public refe... Read more

Identity politics insults us all

November 13, 2019

Who am I, really? Who defines me? Is it what I am or who I am that counts? What is 'identity politics' and how does it affect how I view myself - and others? Read more

WEA General Assembly 2019

November 11, 2019

Eleven years after the 2008 WEA General Assembly, we sense the mighty move of the Holy Spirit... What must evangelism and disciple-making look like in the coming decade? Read more

Parry Field Lawyers Legal Handbooks for Churches

November 08, 2019

Planting or running a church is not without challenges. The exciting prospect of facilitating the gathering of believers comes with a number of important considerations, many of which touch on complex areas of New Zealand Law... Read more

A vision worthy of a Webb Ellis Cup

November 08, 2019

"...we can achieve anything if we work together as one" Read more

WEA – A New Director for Missions and Evangelism Appointed

November 07, 2019

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has appointed Dr. Jay Matenga as the next Executive Director of the WEA’s Mission Commission (MC). Read more

Failure isn’t Final: Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

November 05, 2019

You may have never had anyone you know be in a suicidal situation. But if you were even just once faced with this difficult situation – would you not want the confidence to know what steps to take to help? Read more

Overwhelming Rejection Of Abortion Bill – Analysis

November 04, 2019

More than 90% of the submissions on the Abortion Legislation Bill have rejected the proposed decriminalisation of abortion, with just under 8% supporting the Government bill. Read more

Globally, opposition to euthanasia dwarfs end-of-life movements

November 04, 2019

Jurisdictions which permit assisted suicide or euthanasia suck all the oxygen out of media coverage of this topic. To put the issue in perspective, assisted suicide or euthanasia is only legal in Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and a ha... Read more

Time Management and Personal Organisation

October 30, 2019

Many of us struggle to use our time effectively and this is invariably linked to our personal organisation at both work and home. This resource aims to equip you with tips and techniques to help you organise your time better. Read more

WEA Expresses Deep Concern Over Suffering of Vulnerable People, Including Christians, on Border of Syria and Turkey

October 16, 2019

The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) is deeply concerned about the recent developments in the border region between Syria and Turkey and calls for prayer for the thousands of vulnerable people at risk of further suffering. Read more

A guide to making submissions on the Abortion Legislation Bill

September 10, 2019

Looking for information to help you make a submission on this Bill? Here's a good place to start. We have included links to recommended resources and walk you through the process of making your submission. Read more

NZCN is OPPOSED to the “Abortion Legislation Bill”

September 09, 2019

Dr Stuart Lange wrote the following submission to the Abortion Legislation Committee in opposition to the “Abortion Legislation Bill” on behalf of New Zealand Christian Network. Read more

When does an unborn child become a human being?

September 08, 2019

Often one of the most contentious questions raised in the abortion debate. Dr Stuart Lange lists some of the scientific, moral and legal issues pertaining to answering that question. Read more

Some Christian starting points about abortion

September 08, 2019

There is no mention of abortion in the Bible, but there are many biblical passages and principles in the Bible that we should take into account. Read more

Are “Evangelical Christians” the least trusted of New Zealand’s “religions”?

August 29, 2019

A recent NZ survey about trust and distrust of different religions in the aftermath of the 15 March terrorist attacks suggested "evangelicals" are the least trusted group. Dr Stuart Lange comments on the survey, and the probable reasons for its findi... Read more