CWM

Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Thursday, 19 July 2007 18:20

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Commonwealth parliamentary democracy under a governor-general, an executive council and an elected house of representatives. The 1996 general election saw New Zealand shift to a mixed member proportional electoral system, giving a much greater role to the smaller parties.

Creating and building our ability to respond to the changing environment.
Equipping and resourcing mission and growth within the church.
Equipping and developing church leaders through the School of Ministry.
Sustaining and developing healthy congregations for mission.
Church schools caters for 12,000 primary and secondary pupils.
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Presbyterian Support runs programmes for children and families and cares for the elderly.

Women serve at all levels in the church.
Women comprise 30% of assembly policy-making groups.
The Association of Presbyterian Women promotes the welfare of women and children.

Around 45 percent of parishes have paid or volunteer youth workers.
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Youth ministry is especially strong within the church's Pacific Island community.
The "Kids Friendly" project to develop ministry with children and their families is being launched nationally during 2006.

Vivienne and Rev Jonathan Parkes, theological education and teaching, to the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu.

The annual Connect conference, which brings together Presbyterian youth leaders for worship, sharing, fun and inspiration.
Building, maintaining and renewing partnerships with national and international churches and institutions through our global mission office.
The Kid's Friendly project that aims to encourage and assist churches to provide intentional ministry to children and families.
The work of the national mission enabler, who works alongside congregations to help them with outreach in their communities.