Mission

Mission Resources

The resources provided on this page are an ongoing collection from interactions with ministers and key persons within Northern Presbytery.

Mission

The Connected Generation

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State of the NATION – DATA
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A Barna Report

Faith & Belief

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State of the NATION – DATA
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Nov 2023
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Exploring the spiritual landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand, Wilberforce Foundation

It Might Be Emerging, But Is It Church?

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State of the NATION – DATA
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Nov 2009
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Article by Kevin Ward, Stimulus

Peter Lineham Stats for NZ Churches 2025

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State of the NATION – DATA
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Generations Report 2024

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State of the NATION – DATA
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CLSNZ Infographics

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State of the NATION – DATA
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CLSNZ Booklet

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State of the NATION – DATA
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Insights from the 2023 Church Life Survey New Zealand

A Survey of Parish Life 2025

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State of the NATION – DATA
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By Margaret Galt

The Preaching Cheat Sheet

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Preaching
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Online Bible Tools Every Preacher Should Know About

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Preaching
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How to Preach to the Heart

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Preaching
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What is Missional Church?

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Missional Church
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Vital Characteristics of Church for the De-Churched

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Missional Church
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Taking the Pulse

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Missional Church
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Quiet Revival 2025

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Missional Church
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One Big Learning in Parish Renewal

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Missional Church
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Love Thy Neighbourhood

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Missional Church
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Issues Facing the NZ Church

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Missional Church
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Funding

Northern Presbytery Mission Fund Grant Application Form
Northern Presbytery Guidelines for Mission Applications
PCANZ Mission Funding and Resources

Websites

Missiology

Missiology is a digital space dedicated to fostering the study of Christian mission. Our aim is to curate an inclusive set of resources related to evangelism, missions history, the theology of mission and missional theology, intercultural studies, world Christianity, interreligious dialogue, and everything in between.

Christian Mission


The Church is about worship and about mission and about being a sign of the presence and of the coming of the Kingdom of God. We seek to be a worshipping community that nurtures faith, a faithful community that stimulates mission, and a missionary community centred in worship.

Podcasts

Missio Dei

Missio Dei: A Journal of Missional Theology and Praxis (MDJ) is a digital medium for exploring the rich tradition and ongoing practice of participation in the mission of God among churches of the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement, particularly Churches of Christ/Christian Churches and Churches of Christ (a cappella), in an open dialogue with Christian missiology.

Books

The Agile Church

Brings theological insights together with cutting-edge thinking on organizational innovation to help churches flourish in a time of profound uncertainty and spiritual opportunity.

Urban Spirituality: Enjoying God’s Mission in the Neighbourhood

Do we have a positive theology of the city so that an urban spirituality can emerge from this place?

Redemptive Missiology in Pneumatic Context: Practical Missions Led by the Holy Spirit

The pneumatic force (the power of the Holy Spirit) of Christian missions divinely assigns the otherwise solely human performance. The Holy Spirit alone leads the church to minister to the world, yet protects the church from the world.

Missional Map-Making: Skills for Leading in Times of Transition

Guidance for church leaders to develop their own maps and chart new paths toward stronger, more vibrant, and more missional congregations

Gospel Fluency

Even if they want to, many Christians find it hard to talk to others about Jesus. Is it possible this difficulty is because we’re trying to speak a language we haven’t actually spent time practicing?

How to Reach the West Again: Six Essential Elements of a Missionary Encounter

Christianity is declining in the West. Churches in the United States, Canada, Australia, and Europe are closing their doors at an accelerating rate.

How will the church respond? 

Presentations

Vital Signs.
A Guide for Mission Planning
Called Forward.
Regional Report 2022