Join Philip Garside for a practical online session introducing digital worship tools for lay leaders—covering complete liturgies, sermon starters, and creative aids for leading meaningful services using lectionary-aligned resources.
Theology Professor John Behr explores the relationship between Gregory of Nyssa and Plato in this online public lecture hosted by the University of Otago. A thought-provoking event for those drawn to theology and philosophy.
Led by Rev Keita Hotere, Minita-i-tohia, Taranaki and TeRito Peyroux, accredited Lay Preacher and former Vice-President of MCNZ
This two-day conference features Rev Dr Sam Wells exploring how congregations can embody community, culture, and commerce through incarnational theology—offering practical and visionary insights into church innovation, mission, and presence in today’s world.
Join Rev Dr Sam Wells for a public lecture exploring the church’s role in culture, community, and innovation. Drawing on incarnational theology, Wells offers insight into mission, presence, and hope in a secular society.
OBSA 2025 provides an engaging opportunity to explore the intersections of Pasifika cultural concepts, biblical studies, and contemporary issues. The detailed thematic streams and guiding questions create a framework for scholars and practitioners to connect traditional knowledge systems with theological inquiry and practice.
Explore unique insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls and Second Temple studies at Southern Perspectives on the Dead Sea Scrolls, a free online conference in September 2025. Engage with scholarly perspectives from the Global South, watch prerecorded presentations, and participate in live discussions. Open to all interested in expanding their understanding of these ancient texts.
For our Methodist members, join the Methodist Lay Preachers Network zoom!
A day for rural lay and ordained leaders to explore rural worship, mission, chaplaincy, and ministry models. Gather insights, share resources, and be encouraged in your unique calling to rural church life and community.
Revd Dr Te Hira Paenga presents the 2025 Hoani Parata Lecture, exploring haka and waiata as sacred languages of proclamation. A powerful reflection on te ao Māori and the Good News, through sound and movement.
Explore the parables of Jesus with Rev Dr Geoff New in this two-part Methodist Lay Preachers Network series. These sessions will offer insight, inspiration, and practical help for those leading worship and preaching today.
Marking 1700 years since the Nicene Creed, this symposium examines its meaning through queer and postcolonial lenses. Explore how faith, power, and identity have evolved in conversation with this foundational statement of belief.
