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As a matter of principle, religious schools must continue to be free to uphold religious beliefs and values
One way or another, Christian schools must remain free to express and practise their Christian beliefs and values – and they should do so lovingly and respectfully.
One way or another, everyone is a believer in something
“Don’t get me wrong, I’ve met thousands of atheists and sceptics, but even the most non-religious people can still have a holy cause, ritual ceremonies, sacred symbols, and even their own heretics” – Justin Brierley
God absolutely loves his creation. So should we!
God’s creation is superb. God’s creation is vaster than we could ever comprehend, it is intricate,...
Churches: public scrutiny, or self-scrutiny
Many of us will have noticed a recent spate of media pieces critiquing some of our large churches, with a particular focus on some personal grievances about internships.
Why does the resurrection of Jesus really matter?
Seven reasons the resurrection of Jesus matters…
Living with the “conversion practices” law: some initial suggestions
Whatever we do, we must be faithful to God’s grace and truth as revealed in Christ and the Scriptures, act with integrity, and be responsive to the Spirit of God.
Post-passports church
The easing of gathering limits (25 March) this week) and the end of vaccination passport requirements (4 April) will be a welcome relief to most churches.
NCLANZ letter to be sent to the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church
We write to you as brothers and sisters in Christ and as national leaders of most church denominations in Aotearoa New Zealand.
You’re Not As Crazy As I Think
Being agreeable with those we disagree with
God is on the Waka – Whanganui
In Whanganui, Te Puna O Wai Ora Māori fellowship has over the summer been running a flourishing open-air church gathering in a park – with the permission and support of local iwi and marae, the City Council and Police.
War, protest, Christian freedom, and what the church needs to be
As we read this, a democratic nation in Europe is under military attack from its more powerful...
MPs push on at speed with worrying Conversion Practices law, rejecting any clarifying amendments
What has happened? While the country has been preoccupied with other matters, including the...
We strive to post articles that are either written by kiwis or are framed to our local and cultural context, and are faithful to biblical Christianity.