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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

MILLWATER Email Website Millwater Wesleyan Address: Kingsway School, c orner Millwater Parkway & Bonair Crescent, Millwater, Auckland 0932 Minister: Rev. Denise Barrington Service Time: Sunday 10am Language: English

ConneXion 2025 including National Conference 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 2024 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 Theme CO| MISSIONED Being and Making Disciples This Conference we will celebrate and prioritise the being and making of disciples (through the lens of our Vision and Mission). 8.30am - 4.30pm: 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. 6pm - 10pm: Friday 7th November - ConneXion Celebration Dinner Testimonies, Tributes, Celebrations and Fellowship Who can attend? - Everyone is welcome! 9am - 4pm: Saturday 8th November - Keynote Sessions Who can attend? Everyone is welcome! 7pm - 9pm: Saturday 8th November - Ordination and Worship Service Who can attend? Everyone is welcome! Programme 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 available on Saturday during ConneXion for parents who are attending the keynote sessions. Spaces are limited, and children MUST be booked in with your registration. Registrations are now closed. Register here Registrations closed on Friday 11th October, 2024

Contact Us Thank you for visiting the WMCANZ website. We would love to hear from you! Why not visit one of our local Churches, our families are ready to welcome you. Mail Email info@wesleyan.nz Send us a message and we will get back to you soon. First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for your enquiry! Location National Resource Centre 219 Burswood Drive, Botany, Auckland 2013 Visit: Tuesdays: 9am - 2.30pm

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 Theme Transformed As we celebrate 25 years as a church family, we have the opportunity to reflect on how God has been active in transforming our lives. It's at the heart of vision that we would see transformed people, churches and communities and so it's at the heart of our Conference as we celebrate the past and look forward to the future. Transformed lives as people encounter Jesus. Transformed churches as we prepare to multiply churches across the nation. Transformed communities as we share the life and love of Christ with our neighbours. It all comes back to the God who brings transformation, who overflows us with grace and holiness. Rev. Brett Jones, National Superintendent Programme 6pm - 10pm Thursday 6th November - 'Ni Sa Bula Vinaka' - A night of welcome and celebration 8.30am - 4.30pm - 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. 6pm - 10pm - Friday 7th November - ConneXion Celebration Dinner Testimonies, Tributes, Celebrations and Fellowship Who can attend? - Everyone is welcome! 9am - 4pm - Saturday 8th November - Keynote Sessions Who can attend? Everyone is welcome! 7pm - 10pm - Saturday 8th November - Ordination and Worship Service Who can attend? Everyone is welcome! Childcare at ConneXion A FREE Programme All Childcare Group Leaders and volunteers 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. Questions? email: connexion@wesleyan.nz Transformers Fun Day Friday 7th November 11.30am - 2.30pm Memorial Park, Palmerston North 2.30pm - 5pm Supervised Programme at ConneXion venue This is a NEW and exciting event on which has been specially designed for parents and their children who are in Palmerston North for ConneXion but won't be attending the business sessions on Friday. Ages - All Ages welcome Transformers Children's Programme Saturday 8th November: 9am - 4pm ONSITE at the ConneXion Venue Parents - enjoy the keynote sessions while your children join the supervised Transformers children's programme for a day of games, food and fun as their favourite bible character. Ages: 0 - 17 years old Registrations open late August 2025.

ELLERSLIE Email Lotolelei Holy Trinity Wesleyan Address: Ellerslie War Memorial Hall 134/138 Main Highway Ellerslie, Auckland 1060 Minister: Rev. Siosaia Tamataane Tupou Service Time: Sunday 2pm Language: Tongan

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

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HAMILTON Email Website Commoners Wesleyan Methodist Address: St Francis C ommunity Church Hall 92 Mansel Avenue, Hamilton 3216 Minister: Rev. Frank Ritchie Service Times: Sunday 10.30am Language: English

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NAPIER Email Website LIVING WATERS Address: Corner Durham Avenue & Norfolk Street Tameta, Napier 4112 Minister: Lay Leader Neville Harkness Service Times: Sunday 10am Language: English

Waikanae Email Waikanae Church Address: 9A Arthur Grove Waikanae 5036 Minister: Pastor Matt Swank Service Times: Sunday 4pm Kids Time Sunday 4.30pm Service Sunday 6pm Shared Meal Language: English