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Christians speaking effectively into society
New Zealand society is in a period of significant change, much of it away from Christian faith and values. Christian voices in society are either ignored or scorned. Those Christians who speak or act unwisely are often given publicity, which discredits the church as a whole.
We need Christian voices which are positive, sensible, reasoned, well-informed, and clear. NZCN is uniquely positioned in that. We could do so much more if we had an increased membership, were more widely known, and were much better-resourced.
You agree? Then you can help by signing up as a member.
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As a member of the New Zealand Christian Network you'll be part of something bigger. It’s a privilege to serve the NZ church by helping to bring thousands of individuals, churches, and organisations together.
Dr Stuart Lange
National Director
Join us and…
Be one of the thousands of individuals, churches, and organisations who are helping to unify Christianity in New Zealand as members of the New Zealand Christian Network.
Together we will share resources, insights, ideas, and wisdom — strengthening Churches and helping Christians think and live well.
Help the Church speak more effectively into New Zealand society, media, and government — standing for Christian values and freedom of religious belief and expression.
Gain access to additional resources and discounts on purchases. For instance, members are able to watch Te Rongopai for free on our website.
Be part of online discussions within NZCN and comment on articles.
Steve Maina
Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Nelson
“I have huge admiration for the way NZCN provides a united Christian voice in Aotearoa, and find the Pray As One initiative deeply refreshing.”
Click the images below to learn more about the different types of memberships
personal
Membership
individuals & married couples
Leaders & administrators of churches & Christian organisations
see Church Membership & Organisation Membership for additional benefits
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Jackie Millar
Pray As One NZ participant
"I love the passion behind NZCN to serve the Body of Christ. With a love and respect for the Bible and people, they aim to unite, build and speak constructively into the Church of Aotearoa and society at large with gospel focus and clarity."
What's involved with being an individual member of NZ Christian Network
To become a member of the New Zealand Christian Network, you must indicate your assent to our statement of faith and agree to pay a small annual membership ($30 for individuals or $50 for married couples - you each get your own personal login).
Beyond that, we encourage you to uphold us in prayer, share NZCN newsletters and resources with others, become actively involved as you are able (e.g. Pray as One NZ, focus groups, forums, conferences), and engage with articles and posts published by the New Zealand Christian Network.
Please check out our FAQ section below for answers to common questions
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Leaders and administrators of churches and Christian organisations are encouraged to also sign up for Church or Organisation memberships for additional benefits.
church
Membership
leaders - admins & secretaries
Leaders, sign up on behalf of your congregation
Includes membership for 3 account holders, who will be able to access all the additional features available for churches
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Additional benefits for churches
Create and manage your listing in our online directory
Be able to post events and job opportunities
(basic DIY listings are free but you do have the option to upgrade any listing to increase exposure)
Be invited to sign joint public statements on key issues
(e.g. abortion, euthanasia, cannabis...)
Be sent invitations to events likely to be of interest to your church
Be able to identify as a member of the New Zealand Christian Network on your own website etc.
Lui Ponifasio
Senior Pastor – LifeChurch
“In a time when there are so many other beliefs and opinions influencing New Zealand people, I commend NZCN’s clear witness to biblical Christian faith.”
What we ask of churches
Share NZCN resources and communications with church members
Build awareness of NZCN among church members, and encourage them to receive NZCN newsletters and individually become members of NZCN
Update the contact details in your membership profile - particularly of key personnel and anyone included in your account
Make the most of the additional benefits available for churches by listing your events, employment and ministry opportunities etc.
Leaders of churches are encouraged to attend national congresses — which are held approx. every three years.
The cost for church membership is only $100 per year.
That's less than $2 a week! Why have we set it so low? Because we want every church in New Zealand to be able to invest in building unity and helping the church of Aotearoa to grow and flourish.
USERNAME: Enter the name of your church as the username when creating your primary account. Note: Most of the fields required are your personal details, except for when it is prefaced with ‘Church’. These details can be updated at any time to transfer between staff.
Email address and password at the bottom of the form are the ones associated with your primary account. All billing communication will be sent to the email address provided here and can be updated when personnel change - usernames cannot.
Applying for church membership accounts with NZ Christian Network
If you are the senior pastor/minister or church secretary/admin authorised to give assent to our statement of faith on behalf of your congregation, you can apply for your church to become a member.
If you aren’t, then please tell them about NZ Christian Network and encourage them to visit this page to find out more about us and why they should sign up for church membership.
Church memberships include up to three email addresses linked to the account for the purpose of accessing the additional benefits listed above. Please encourage other members of your congregation to join as individuals.
See the FAQ section below for answers to common questions.
MEMBERSHIP FOR CHURCHES
Leaders, sign up on behalf of your congregation
DENOMINATIONAL
Membership
leaders - admins & secretaries
Leaders, sign up on behalf of your denomination / church movement
Includes membership for 3 account holders, who will be able to access all the additional features available for denominations
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Brent Liebezeit
Chair - NCLANZ
National Church Leaders of Aotearoa New Zealand
"I recommend NZCN to all New Zealand churches. Their ability to speak and write on important issues in church and society is so needed. NZCN also has a key role with national church leaders."
What we ask of denominations / church movements
Share NZCN resources and communications with your members
Build awareness of NZCN among members, and encourage them to receive NZCN newsletters and individually become members of NZCN
Update the contact details in your membership profile - particularly of key personnel and anyone included in your account
Make the most of the additional benefits available for churches by listing your events, employment and ministry opportunities etc.
Leaders of denominations and church movements are encouraged to attend national congresses — which are held approx. every three years.
You choose the annual cost for your denomination's / church movement's membership.
$250 is less than one coffee a week!
USERNAME: Enter the name of your denomination as the username when creating your primary account. Note: Most of the fields required are your personal details, except for when it is prefaced with ‘Movement’. These details can be updated at any time to transfer between staff.
Email address and password at the bottom of the form are the ones associated with your primary account. All billing communication will be sent to the email address provided here and can be updated when personnel change - usernames cannot.
Applying for denominational / church movement membership accounts with NZ Christian Network
If you are the senior leader or secretary/admin authorised to give assent to our statement of faith on behalf of your denomination, you can apply.
If you aren’t, then please tell them about NZ Christian Network and encourage them to visit this page to find out more about us and why they should sign up for membership.
Denominational membership provides two additional sub-accounts. Please encourage other churches in your denomination to join as churches.
See the FAQ section below for answers to common questions.
MEMBERSHIP FOR DENOMINATIONS / CHURCH MOVEMENTS
Leaders, sign up on behalf of your denomination or church movement
christian
organisation
Membership
CEO - directors - administrators
Leaders, sign up on behalf of your organisation
Includes membership for 3 account holders, who will be able to access all the additional features available for organisations
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Additional benefits for organisations
Create and manage your listing in our online directory — mutually assisting profile
Be able to post events and job opportunities
(basic DIY listings are free but you do have the option to upgrade any listing to increase exposure)
Be sent invitations to events likely to be of interest to your church
Be able to identify as a member of the New Zealand Christian Network on your own website etc.
Be invited to share on Pray As One NZ as appropriate as part of our national prayer focus initiative.
Mark Powell
Former CEO – The Warehouse Group
“NZCN connects, supports, and encourages Christians throughout Aotearoa, and brings biblical truth into public discourse in a manner which is compassionate, considerate, and grace-filled.”
What we ask of organisations
Agree to mutually “amplify” your own work and that of NZCN
Where appropriate, to work co-operatively with NZCN (and with other NZCN organisations) in shared projects
Consider having an MOU partnership agreement with as able, to participate in NZCN forums, focus groups, conferences, and national congresses
Share NZCN resources and communications with your own constituency
Help build awareness of NZCN among your own constituency
Advise us of changes of key personnel and contact details
Make the most of the additional benefits available for organisations by listing your events, employment and ministry opportunities etc.
The cost for membership for Christian organisations is only $100 per year
That’s less than $2 a week! Why have we set it so low? Because we appreciate your ministry budget and want every Christian organisation in New Zealand to be able to invest in building unity and helping the church of Aotearoa to grow and flourish.
USERNAME: Enter the name of your organisation as the username when creating your primary account. Note: Most of the fields required are your personal details, except for when it is prefaced with ‘Organisation’. These details can be updated at any time to transfer between staff.
Email address and password at the bottom of the form are the ones associated with your primary account. All billing communication will be sent to the email address provided here and can be updated when personnel change - usernames cannot.
Applying for organisation membership accounts with NZ Christian Network
The CEO or Director can apply for the church to become a member on behalf of the organisation and must indicate assent to our statement of faith.
If you aren’t, then please tell them about NZ Christian Network and encourage them to visit this page to find out more about us and why they should sign up for membership.
Organisation membership accounts include up to three email addresses linked to the account for the purpose of accessing the additional benefits listed. Please encourage additional staff to join as individuals.
Check out the FAQ section below for answers to common questions
MEMBERSHIP FOR ORGANISATIONS
Leaders, sign up on behalf of your organisation
F A Q
Does membership of NZCN imply any voting rights for members?
No. Under its constitution NZCN is governed by the Working Board.
Does membership of NZCN imply any authority by NZCN over your church or organisation?
No, not in any way. The relationship between NZCN and member churches and organisations is one of free association between independent entities.
Does membership of NZCN undermine denominational links?
No, membership of NZCN is in addition to a church’s primary affiliations. NZCN will always respect denominations’ own authority, ethos, and processes.
Does membership of NZCN imply an individual, a church or an organisation fully endorses everything NZCN (or even WEA) ever says or does, or that members necessarily agree with everything other members say or do?
No. Members are free to have their own views on all sorts of things, and to discuss these if they wish.
Can anyone apply for church or organisation membership?
Only leaders with authority to apply and to indicate assent with the Statement of Faith can apply for membership on behalf of the church or organisation.
Why does NZCN have a statement of faith, and require members to indicate assent to it?
NZCN is a Christian network, and like many other Christian organisations with an evangelical heart it requires it leaders and members to assent to an orthodox biblical statement of faith. Such a statement is intended as a shared basis of Christian unity and common purpose, and appropriately respects and protects our core kaupapa (purpose). The statement of faith only deals with primary matters of faith, not secondary issues.
How can I help NZCN grow/flourish?
- Spread the word… Tell you friends, family and church about us
- Follow us on our social media platforms and share the content with your friends and connections
- Pray for us as we carry out our role representing the church in the media and public square.
- Join us on Pray As One NZ, our weekly, national Zoom meeting where we pray for the spiritual wellbeing of Aotearoa
- Join a focus group
- Volunteer your skills. Contact us to discuss
How can I financially support NZCN?
We are a registered charity in New Zealand and can provide receipts for tax purposes on all donations above $5. Perhaps you could consider:
- giving a donation
- committing to making a regular donation
- leaving a bequeath in your will
