"For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."
2 Corinthians 4:6Common Questions
Why New Zealand?
In 2018, our pastor returned from a short trip to New Zealand and briefly spoke on the need for church planters in New Zealand. Through this simple comment, along with much prayer, the Lord burdened our hearts for the people of New Zealand.
What's it like?
New Zealand can be thought of as a microcosm of the United States: a first-world country with a similar standard of living. The closest neighbor that you would recognize is Australia.
What's the main religion?
Although Christianity in New Zealand can trace its roots to before the country's founding, 48% percent claimed "no-religion" in recent polls.
What's your plan?
As a continuation of our work with Pastor Dan Fraser at Grace Independent Baptist Church in the city of Tauranga, we have now launched Heritage Baptist Church of Matamata as an extension ministry.
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November 2024
The highlight of our month was not difficult to choose as the anticipation for the beginning of Heritage Baptist Church of Matamata was rewarded on November 17th!
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October 2024
After landing in New Zealand on October 11, we allowed ourselves a few days of rest before jumping back into the routine of ministry at Grace Independent Baptist Church.
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September 2024
Ministry in New Zealand hums along without us this month. The highlight as it relates to the upcoming church launch is a citywide canvassing that took place late in September.
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