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These resources are intended for our Ministers, Pastors and Lay Leaders as they love and serve thsir congregation and communities. Resource Library Welcome to our WMCANZ Resource library. These resources are intended for our Ministers, Pastors and Lay Leaders as they love and serve their congregation and communities. Church Guidelines & Policies Church Health & Safety Resources Church Planting ConneXion Clergy (Minister) Care Discipleship & Training Evangelism Finance Global Missions Governance Healthy Church Pastoral Ministry Training Next Generation Police Vet Policy & Forms Privacy Policy Publications Safe Church Service Wording Staff Strategic Planning Resources Theology and Public Engagement National Constitution English Language The National Constitution is a unifying document that captures the vision of a united ethnically diverse church standing in the Wesleyan stream, with a rich variety of expression, and a commitment to plant churches and make disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ. The National Constitution is available in English and Tongan. National Constitution Tongan Language Can't find the resource you are looking for? Email us at the National Resource Office office@wesleyan.nz

Safe Church The Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa - New Zealand is committed to providing safe environments for work, worship, and study that are free from harassment, bullying, and violence. The church is called to be the family of God, a home where all are welcome and safe from harm. WMCANZ is committed to providing safe environments for worship, work and study that are free from harassment, bullying, and violence. WMCANZ will not tolerate any behaviour by any person—including but not limited to its members, supporters, volunteers, elected leaders, lay employees and ministry personnel— that constitutes harassment, bullying or is violent or threatens violence. Need Some Support and Advice? If you or someone you know is experiencing bullying, harassment or violence in a WMCANZ Church or Ministry, please reach out and contact our National Safe Church Officer. Melwyn Le Comte National Safe Church Officer Mail Make a confidential complaint

The Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand (WMCANZ) is a denominational movement which has grown out of a revival movement that has historically given itself one mission – the spreading of Scriptural holiness throughout the nation. Haere Mai, Welcome! FIND YOUR PLACE WITH US Are you free this Sunday? We are waiting to welcome you to one of our Churches. A place to call Home. Find a Church here Haere Mai, Welcome! Brett is the National Superintendent of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand (WMCANZ). Brett also serves as Senior Minister at East City Wesleyan Church in Botany, Auckland. Brett's wife Kristen serves alongside him as an Assistant Minister. Brett and Kristen have been involved in 5 Church Plants, 3 as participants and 2 as part of sending Churches. Brett is passionate about the multiplication of disciples, leaders and churches (then add in the church planting bit). As a convert to Christianity and a father, he longs for a church that is committed to both reaching people for Christ and ministering effectively to the next generation. OVERFLOW E-MAGAZINE Subscribe to our monthly e-magazine and keep up to date with news and celebrations from the wider Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand. It's free to join our mailing list! Read more

ConneXion 2025 including National Conference Celebrating 25 Years ConneXion is the annual gathering of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand. Join us for worship, celebration, equipping for missional fruitfulness and collective missional discernment. Everyone is welcome. When: Thursday 6th November - Saturday 8th November 2025 Hosted By: Stream Gathering Wesleyan Church and United in Christ Wesleyan Where: Christian Community Church, 54 Pascal Street, Palmerston North Cost: Free Registrations: Open late August 2025 Programme Thursday 6th November - Welcome and Evening Programme Friday 7th November - National Conference Missional Discernment Sessions Who can attend? Mainly designed for Ministers and Church Lay Representatives. Others are welcome to observe Conference but are not able to participate in proceedings. Friday 7th November - ConneXion Celebration Dinner Testimonies, Tributes, Celebrations and Fellowship Who can attend? - Everyone is welcome! Saturday 8th November - Keynote Sessions Who can attend? Everyone is welcome! Saturday 8th November - Ordination and Worship Service Who can attend? Everyone is welcome! Children's Programme @ ConneXion For all children from 1 to 13 years old. Our programme is run by leaders and volunteers who are safety checked and hold a current Police Vet. A sign in and sign out procedure will be maintained throughout the day. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided. A FREE programme to allow parents to attend keynote sessions. contact: connexion@wesleyan.nz Questions? An exciting children's programme is being planned for ConneXion 2025. This is a FREE programme is for children who have parents attending the Saturday keynote sessions. Watch this space for more details! Registrations open late August 2025.

Our Team Rev. Brett Jones National Superintendent Read Bio Mail Rev. Stephenie Couch National Leadership Team Director of Next Generation Ministries Mrs Michelle Yates National Leadership Team Director of Global Missions Rev. Atu Lagi Assistant National Superintendent Read Bio Mail Rev. Melissa Powell National Leadership Team Director of Ministerial Formation Rev. Peter Benzie Director of Operations Read Bio Mail Rev. Jo Verkerk National Leadership Team Director of Church Health Rev. Mike Yates National Leadership Team Director of Multiplication National Council Rev. Brett Jones, Mr Michael Bright, Rev. Denise Barrington, Mrs Alison Low, Miss Mele-Keiti Fonua, Ms. Samantha Tan-Rodrigo, Rev. Peter Benzie, Rev. Rudyard Alejo, Rev. Atu Lagi (absent), Mr Kerrin Thomson (absent). National Superintendent Emeritus Rev. Edgar Hornblow, Rev. Dr Richard Waugh

Overflow Magazine Our monthly national e-magazine Overflow aims to inspire, inform and encourage those who call themselves Wesleyan as they reach out to their communities with the good news of Jesus Christ. Would you like to keep up with the latest WMCANZ news, events and resources.........Be the first to know! Sign up and have Overflow delivered to your inbox every month. It's free to subscribe! Subscribe here Read past issues here

REMUERA Email Beautiful Word of Life Address: St Aidans Anglican Church 5 Ascot Ave, Remuera Auckland Minister: Rev. Falemanu Taufa Service Time: Sundays 1pm Language: Tongan

WHANGANUI Email United in Christ Wesleyan Address: St Laurence Anglican Church , Gibson Street, Aramoho Whanganui 4500 Minister: Pastor Timoci Kabakaba Service Times: Sunday 10.30am Language: Fijian

BOTANY EAST CITY WESLEYAN Address: 219 Burswood Drive Botany, Auckland 2013 Minister: Rev. Brett Jones Service Time: Sunday 10am Language: English Email Website SAIONI WESLEYAN Address: 219 Burswood Drive Botany, Auckland 2013 Minister: Rev. Wame Cagivinaka Service Time: Sunday 2pm Language: Fijian Email

Upcoming Events ConneXion 2024 (inc. National Conference) ConneXion is the annual gathering of WMCANZ. Join us for worship, celebration, equipping for missional fruitfulness and collective missional discernment. When: Friday 8th - Saturday 9th November 2024 Theme: COMISSIONED - BEING & MAKING DISCIPLES Hosted By: Tongan Forum Where: East City Wesleyan, 219 Burswood Drive, Burswood, Auckland 2013 Cost: Free Registrations: Open Click here to register Read more here WYCAMP - Save the Date! WYCamp is the national youth camp for WMCANZ. When: Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th January 2025 Where: CYC Ngaruawahia, Waikato Cost: tbc Registrations: open late 2024. Read more here

MT EDEN Email Shiloh Wesleyan Church Address: Fickling Convention Centre Lynfield Room 546 Mt Albert Road Mt Albert Auckland 1043 Minister: Mr Semisi Kaufasi Service Time: Sundays 10am Language: Tongan

Pastoral Ministry Training Weaving the threads of theology and practice. Both Ordained & Commissioned Ministers are required to complete a pastoral ministry training programme prior to their ordination or commissioning. This training will include completion of biblical and theological study through an approved provider, and a personalised development and training programme through Wesley Ministry Institute. This programme begins with a one-year programme as a recognised Ministry Student. Ministry students who are accepted for training toward ordained ministry are then required to complete a further two-year programme as a Licensed Minister. Further training requirements for Commissioned Ministers are determined by their particular ministry context. Pastoral Ministry Training Programme During each year of our ministry training programme, students will participate in: Ministry Training Intensives – each Intensive is delivered as 4 Teaching Blocks accessable via distance learning Understanding the Self – access tools and coaching to understand your personality, leadership style, strengths & weaknesses (e.g., MBTI, Strength Finder Coaching, Enneagram etc.) Skill Development Workshops – opportunities to hone practical ministry skills and learn from skilled practitioners Supervised Ministry Experience - practical field experience in a ministry placement Regular Reflection & Evaluation Cohort Connections (in-person and online opportunities to connect with others engaged in ministry training). Applications for 2025 are now open! Closing date for applications is 31st January 2025 Download Application Form Here *Ministry Students applying to enter the Licensed Ministry Training track will receive application forms and information as part of their annual review process. Want to find out more about Pastoral Ministry Training? Mail Contact Rev. Melissa Powell - Director of Ministerial Formation Help Support Pastoral Ministry Training Donate here Candidate Vetting and Discernment Process: 1February - 31 March 2025 Candidate Notification: No later than 15 April 2025 Ministry Student Orientation: June 2025 Ministry Student Programme Start Date: 1 July 2025