Firstly what does it mean for our practice to be centred in and based on Jesus kingdom values, secondly what role does the Holy Spirit play in leading us as individual care workers, in those we care for and corporately as a profession. Our care for missionaries needs to be based in kingdom values and Holy Spirit led.
… Read More a base in kingdom values and led by the Holy Spirit – Missionary Care #6
I have spent a lot of time over the last 8 years reflecting on member care, particularly thinking about what it is. For New Zealand to lead the way in member care there are six foundation principles that we need to discuss, understand better and apply to the formation of the profession. My previous posts… Read More six conversations about missionary care in New Zealand – five
In September I attended the Second South Pacific Membercare Conference. A conference for all those involved in missionary care in Australia, New Zealand and across the pacific. I have spent a lot of time over the last 8 years reflecting on member care, particularly thinking about its foundations and definition. For New Zealand to lead… Read More six conversations about missionary care in New Zealand – four
This is the third post in a series considering what we need to talk about as missionary care steps up, upskills and develops as a profession. I believe New Zealand can lead the way in increasing the professionalism of membercare. This time I want to start a conversation about understanding what it means to be… Read More six conversations about missionary care in New Zealand – Three
Last month I attended the Second South Pacific Membercare Conference. A conference for all those involved in missionary care in Australia, New Zealand and across the pacific. I have spent a lot of time over the last 7 years reflecting on member care and I was somewhat disappointed at the level of conversation and engagement… Read More six conversations about missionary care in New Zealand – two
I recently returned from the Second South Pacific Membercare Conference, for all those involved in missionary care in Australia, New Zealand and across the Pacific. I have spent a lot of time over the last 7 years reflecting on member care and I was somewhat disappointed at the level of conversation and engagement at the… Read More six conversations about missionary care in New Zealand
Learning to Walk in the Dark is by Barbara Taylor Brown and was published in 2014 by Harper One. You can get your copy here Those of us who live in big cities are very rarely exposed to true darkness, we always have the glow of streetlights and signs and the ability to light… Read More book review: learning to walk in the dark
Have you ever worked in retail? Like most kiwi students I did my time working in retail during high school and undergrad. Standing on your feet all day and being nice to people can be tough, and sometimes it is just the organisational culture of working with other like minded students that provides your enjoyment.… Read More theological labour
Yesterday I had to make the decision to euthanize my elderly cat, her health is deteriorating and she is becoming harder to look after both health wise and behaviour wise. It is always hard to say goodbye to a member of the fur-family that has been with you so long. It is also pregnancy and… Read More dignified concealment
It is duckling season again; a duckling is a good image for vulnerability. They are small, young and fluffy venturing out into a big dangerous world. There are so many perils that face them cats, dogs, drains, cars, lack of food, cold. When I first decided to write about vulnerability for a social media project… Read More sharing vulnerability
Reflecting on Church in NZ 