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Study Theology at the University of Otago

Theology at the University of Otago • The Theology Programme at the University of Otago offers the opportunity to think more deeply about Christian faith. Christian students have found our papers to be …

Bill and Margaret Best Travel Fund

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The Leprosy Mission 2025 Youth Advocate Scholarship

Get ready for an incredible opportunity! The Leprosy Mission New Zealand is inviting students aged 18-24 to apply for our Youth Advocate Scholarship to Nepal in 2025. As Youth Advocates, …

Presbytery Training Reflection

Our first presbytery training event of the year was a great success. We had 45 in attendance, 6 ministers and the rest were elders. Attending this day was well …

Global Leadership Summit 2022

The Global Leadership Summit is fast approaching.  For all the information - CLICK HERE

W.O.F. Training

Are you a leader in our childrens/ youth programs? If yes, then you need to complete a WOF training. This training will be lead by Brad Kelderman and will …

WAY2GO Conference

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Faith Thinking on Zoom

Faith Thinking. Short courses jointly offered bt the Theology Programme, University of Otago in conjunction with Continuing Education at the University of Otago   Landscapes of Grief, Horizons of Care Join: https://otago.zoom.us/j/95271538192?pwd=ZFQvWGJqQkl2VklhRXRuc0JtRnRGdz09  Password: 973851  Dietrich …

Forge Aotearoa Training

Forge Aotearoa Training Forge Aotearoa is a movement to help train leaders and cultivate missional communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. The first leadership programme for those wanting to explore new missional ventures, or different expressions …

Studying Theology in 2022

Looking at studying theology in 2022? The University of Otago offers a comprehensive theology programme. Otago offers a wide range of papers, all available via distance learning. Some papers are taught via …

Upcoming Faith Thinking Events

Faith Thinking in August-November 2021 Short Courses jointly offered by the Theology Programme, University of Otago and some Dunedin Churches in conjunction with Continuing Education at the University of Otago   Faith …

Learn local

Want to meet Christians passionate about their local community? Want to learn about grassroots mission? Want to grow skills  in starting and sustaining a new initiative in mission? Rev Dr Steve …

Suggested Guidelines for Congregational Meetings by Zoom

Below are some guidelines relating to how Knox Church, Dunedin set up its ZOOM Congregational Meeting.  This meeting was for a resolution to support a recommendation from a Nomination …

CPE Spring 2021 Otago Southland possible course

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Spring 2021 Request Indications of interest for CPE Otago & Southland late August-mid-November 2021   Kia ora A Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) course for Otago and Southland may be …

TELT Report

Theological Education and Leadership Training Report and Resources   The TELT report is available to read, and can be downloaded by clicking here.    The TELT work group has produced additional material to assist …

Youth Pastors Retreat

One of the key factors in seeing a healthy youth ministry is the health and well being of the youth pastor. Two years ago PYM piloted a retreat in …

KCML Graduation 20

On December 4th, KCML staff, friends and family gathered together at First Church in Dunedin to celebrate the graduation of the 2018-19 class of interns. Annie-Kate Williams, Kalele Moresi, Gabe …

Reflections of an Intern

Tom Mepham Reflects on His Journey as an Intern   Five seconds ago, I was knee-deep in assignments. Suddenly I find myself here, having landed on the other side of the …

Leaders Attend W.O.F Training

At the end of 2018 the Council of Assembly produced a new Child Protection Policy for all churches within the PCANZ. With a goal of staying up to date …

Connect Welcomed at Marae

What an incredibly special weekend we have just had at our National Marae, Te Maungarongo where we had our National Youth Leaders Conference; Connect. And Connect is what we …

Connect 2019 Subsidies

Connect 2019 Subsidies   PYM TRAVEL SUBSIDY Southern Presbytery Reimbursement: For participants flying from the South Island, we have 20 reimbursements on offer. To receive a $80 reimbursement. Send the email confirmation of …

Youth Leaders Gathering a Success

re:Gen Draws in Youth Ministry Leaders From Across Otago & Southland On Saturday 9th March, approximately 80 youth leaders from across Otago & Southland gathered at Calvin Community Church in Gore …

2019 KCML Lent-Inars

The 2019 Lent-Inars - with KCML Presbyterians thinking deeply, carefully and holistically about faith in life. Brought together by KCML and published as Snapshots in Mission - a collection of writings reaching back …

Workshops on Trauma

Beneath the Surface: The Nature and Impact of Trauma and Ways to Provide Support This half-day workshop is designed for anyone working with those who have experienced trauma in their …

Youth Leaders Gather Together

On Saturday March 3rd, youth leaders from across Otago & Southland gathered at Calvin Church in Gore to connect with other youth leaders and to upskill in the area …

Youth Leaders Retreat

Youth leaders were given respite from exhaustion after being treated to a free retreat, offering  restoration, value and relaxation.   Matt Chamberlin, Youth Director for Presbyterian Youth Ministry [PYM], decided to create …

Youth Ministry Training Grows!

On Saturday 11th March at Calvin Church in Gore, 130 youth leaders from across Otago & Southland gathered together to receive training and be encouraged in the area of …