Articles and lectures are appearing about 'shrinking congregations' and 'the waning enthusiasm for mission'. Statistics show that for a while up to the 1970s, New Zealand was the largest sender of missionaries per capita. It's estimated that by 2000 the number had settled to about 1700 workers -- but by
As Jessica Cullen was growing up in Blenheim, she felt called to mission work from a young age, and after some short-term mission trips she decided the way to do this was to become a missionary doctor. "I worked through to get my GP fellowship in New Zealand, and once
“Too many volunteers. No-one knows my name!” I’m not sure if Ranginui is a regular guest to our meal but he certainly felt we ought to know his name by now. It was my privilege to be one of the hosts welcoming the 50 to 60 guests who attend a weekly lunch for
