New Zealand society is in a period of significant change, much of it away from Christian faith and values. More than ever, we need the Christian church to be united, healthy, and influential.

The New Zealand Christian Network (NZCN) is uniquely positioned in those areas. NZCN’s mission is to help the church in New Zealand to be more one in the Spirit, to be strengthened, and to speak constructively into NZ society with Christian grace and truth.

Some of the things NZCN does: (and see more in our Impact Report)

• Our free NZCN News, with short articles that are faithful, moderate, and clear, and information about Christian jobs, upcoming events, and member organisations
• In collaboration with regional church leaders, we run major Prayer Breakfasts
• By zoom, we regularly host Pray as One prayer gatherings
• The NZ Christian Leaders’ Congress (next one: Nov. 2026)
• Our latest, multi-author book: Strengthening the Church in Aotearoa
• A faithful, reasoned Christian voice in public media
• As necessary, participation in parliamentary select committee processes

Much of NZCN’s work is voluntary, and our very small staff team are all part-time. We remain reliant on generous financial support from donors, members, churches, and Christian trusts. The reality is, we could do so much more if we had an increased membership, were more widely known, and were much better-resourced.

Here are 7 ways you can actively support the mission of NZCN:

1. Frequently uphold us in prayer!
2. Subscribe (it’s free) to NZCN News
3. Forward NZCN News to others, and recruit other subscribers (family, friends, colleagues, church members), to help increase our readership and impact
4. Become an annual Member
5. Make an online once-off donation (eligible for charitable tax rebate, CC23105)
6. Set up a regular donation via direct deposit or online (tax rebate applies)
7. Introduce (and recommend) NZCN to a Christian trust, large or small

Together, let’s help build spiritual unity and collaboration among Christian people and churches. Let’s help strengthen Christian faith and churches. Let’s help the light of Jesus and the Gospel to shine more brightly in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Author: Dr Stuart Lange

Dr Stuart Lange is the National Director of the NZCN and is a Senior Research Fellow at Laidlaw College, where he was formerly Vice Principal. Stuart wrote and presented the historical DVD documentary Te Rongopai: 200 years of the Gospel in New Zealand, 1814-2014.