Training Events

Reading Group – A Theology of Authority, Rethinking Christian Leadership

90min Sessions - 6 Weeks (negotiable)
Is authority reserved for those with a specific calling to leadership? Who holds power in the church? As one reviewer states, “Our understanding--and misunderstanding--of authority has significant implications for our individual and corporate flourishing.”
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29Apr

Local Shared Ministry Enabler Training

10:00am
2 Hours
Local Shared Ministry is a growing and important strand of ministry in the PCANZ. To ensure these teams are working in healthy and harmonious ways, we have Enablers. Enablers help the team to gel, consider…
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02May

A Colloquium – Unity in a polarising age

10:00am 415 Moray Place, Central Dunedin, Dunedin, New Zealand
"Unity in a polarising age" Living the gospel at a time people are dividing into siloed camps. CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE THEOLOGICAL HALL OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND THE 125TH…
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09May

How to Share Your Faith – Presbytery Central Workshop

10:00am St Albans Presbyterian Church 339 Albert Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Have you ever wondered why it’s so difficult to share your faith? Our faith is so important to us. And yet, it can be hard to know how to talk about what we believe and…
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13May

AI and the Christian Life – Dr. Stephen Garner (What’s next? Robot preachers and worship leaders?)

7:00pm
2 hours
Do you have questions about AI? Join us over four sessions exploring a range of perspectives on AI, technology and Christian life.
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15May

Forge Aotearoa Hui at Ōhope Marae

11:30am
Join us for a weekend of prayer, listening, worship, neighbourhood story, and shared table. We will gather in tikanga and worship, explore Wayfinding and the practice of Anamchara (soul friendship), and spend time in Whakatāne…
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20May

AI and the Christian Life – Dr. Andrew Shepherd (Salvific Myths and Dystopian Realities: A Critical Theological Reflection on the Technologies of AI)

7:00pm
2 hours
Do you have questions about AI? Join us over four sessions exploring a range of perspectives on AI, technology and Christian life.
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03Jun

AI and the Christian Life – Matt Ensor (Appreciative Insights on the Use of AI-Possibilities and Challenges)

7:00pm
2 hours
Do you have questions about AI? Join us over four sessions exploring a range of perspectives on AI, technology and Christian life.
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11Sep

Noho Marae – Te Maungarongo Marae (Ōhope)

3:00pm Te Maungarongo Marae, Ōhope, New Zealand
You are invited to a weekend immersion to hear, engage, and reflect on our story in Aotearoa. And where better to learn about the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, Te Aka Puahou, and our…
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Resource Library

Explore a wide range of resources, including articles, guides, and helpful links, designed to support your ministry journey and personal growth.

Introduction to Preaching

This resource is suitable for emerging and experienced preachers. The material covers the basics of the preacher’s spirituality through to preaching from different parts of the bible.

Food for Prayer – Who is the Church?

This one–page study guide explores who the church is and provides helpful thoughts, questions, and food–for–prayer. This guide can be used for individual or group study.

Elders’ Training

A resource to help elders reflect on the spirituality and ministry of eldership. This handbook will guide you through Scriptural reflections on God’s call and…

Discerning the Work and Presence of Christ

By drawing on Jesus’s pattern from the feeding miracles and last supper, this guide shows how the formula of take–bless–break–give can help us discern the work and presence of Jesus in our and other people’s lives.

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