Overflow - Issue 10

Issue 10 April 23

ISSN 2815- 9322

Overflow

Hospital Chaplaincy

Discipleship

Ministerial Moments Employment Opportunities

FromtheEditor

Tēnākoe,Maloelelei,NisabulaVinaka,Annyeonghaseyo, Fakaalofalahiatu,Kiaorana,Nǐhǎo,Hello!

Jesus,afterhehadrisenfromthedead,methisdisciplesonthe shorelineforbreakfast.AftereatingheaskedSimonPeterthree times,“Doyouloveme?”AftereachresponsehechargedPeter to,“Feedmylambs.”,“Takecareofmysheep.”and,“Feedmy sheep.”

Aswemoveintothispostresurrectionseasonwelookforward toencouragingandsupportingeachotherindeepeningour relationshipswitheachotherandChrist.

Inthiseditionweincludethebeginningofanewseriesabout discipleship.Letuscontinueinprayerforourwellbeingand wholenesstakingcareofourselvesinwaysthathelpustobe readyforthewaysGodiscallingustoengagewithHimand othersinourlives.

Prayersandblessings,

DeniseBarrington

Discipleship

By Rev. Joey Millington

Discipleship has been the main topic of conversation for the past decade (likely longer) within the church in the West. COVID has clearly highlighted the deficiencies many churches have in this area. I know for myself during the first lockdown in 2020 I felt deep insecurity, wondering, “How is the congregation being discipled?” This question then morphed into another, “Is the Sunday morning gathering the primary means of discipleship, and if so, is this right?”

Don’t get me wrong, Sunday morning gatherings are essential for discipleship. They help people establish a rhythm of faithful formation through being deeply entrenched in the story of Scripture, worshipping with others, and intentionally reflecting on how to be “in Christ” in the world. But it has become clear that societal pressures, changing ideologies, and shifting patterns of life require a new outlook and perspective shift on discipleship.

I am not writing this article as a way for me to prescribe what the WMCANZ ought to do regarding discipleship. Discipleship is a highly contextual topic that requires pastors to understand the needs of their congregations. This means that information must be gathered and different perspectives must be listened to, not to copy what others are doing, but as an aid to help reflect on one ’ s own context.

Here are some resources that helped me reflect on discipleship in my context.

“Rebuilders” a podcast by Mark Sayers & Red Church in Melbourne, Australia.

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“Rebuilders,” a podcast by Mark Sayers and Red Church in Melbourne, Australia.

“Canadian Church Leaders Podcast” by the Canadian Church Leaders Network.

“Rebuilders,” a podcast by Mark Sayers and Red Church in Melbourne, Australia.

“Lunch on The Way” a podcast with myself, Jonathan Hoskins, and Graeme Flett.

Desiring the Kingdom, a book by James K. A. Smith.

Surprise the World, a book by Michael Frost.

HospitalChaplaincy

Barry has recently been appointed as Chief Executive of the Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy (ICHC). This organisation has been in existence since the 70’s and provides hospitals with chaplains who offer quality holistic spiritual and pastoral care that improves the wellbeing of the patients, whanau and staff in public hospitals.

Chaplaincy meets people when they are most vulnerable, scared, anxious about the future or just needing someone to talk to. Chaplains journey with, listen to, and advocate for patients and/or their whanau or hospital staff.

Barry says he has over 80 Chaplains, covering 40 hospitals across the motu. One of the great features of our National Church is its commitment to Chaplaincy. Not only are there Hospital Chaplains, but Chaplains in rest homes and the media to name a few.

Barry has been a council member for the National Church for several years. In addition to this experience, he is able to support ICHC with more than 40 years ’ experience in the public service and with his current role as a Director in a local Christian Medical Practice.

‘The work is rewarding and underpinned by scripture, Matthew 25:36 says, “I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you visited me. " It is a great privilege to provide leadership to this important Ministry.'

Funds to run the organisation are provided by individual donations, denomination contributions, local fundraising, and Te Whatu Ora contracts. The National Church has a member on the Board.

Like all organisations Barry says funds are tight. Should a local church or an individual feel called to donate to this important work, he would be most grateful.

Your prayers for our Chaplains and the work we do would be most welcome.

You can contact Barry at info@ichc.org.nz or donate through the ICHC website.

www.ichc.org.nz

Ministerial Moments

Congratulations to Alison Low who has been appointed as Executive Pastor at The Well in Christchurch.

Congratulations to Rev. Melissa Powell who has been appointed Lead Pastor of cession|community in Auckland.

Recently Stream Gathering Wesleyan in Palmerston North celebrated with Pastor Waisea and Neomai Jikowale at their induction service.

EmploymentOpportunities

EastCityWesleyaniscurrentlyrecruitingfor2positions bothstartinginJune2023:

AssistantMinister(20hourspw)

This role will be working with the Lead Pastor and our wider staff team to encourage our people-focused ministries and provide support to worship & preaching. This role would suit a Licensed or OrdainedMinister(orequivalent).

Children’sPastor(10hourspw)

ThisrolewillprovideleadershiptoourChildren’sMinistryfor approximately5months(JunetoearlyNov)whileourChildren's PastorisonParentalLeave.Weareopentoabroaderrangeof experienceandqualificationforthisroleandarenotonlylooking forLicensedorOrdainedMinisters.

ClosingdateforapplicationsisFriday5thMay

Inbothcases,toexpressinterestandreceiveourapplication pack,pleaseemailLeadPastorBrettJoneson bjones@ecw.org.nz

Community Worker (10 hours pw)

Renew Christian Community Trust (a ministry of Redoubt North Wesleyan Methodist Church) is recruiting for a Community Worker.

Do you have a passion for connecting church and community?

Have you experience delivering and developing community activities and working with families?

Are you passionate about seeing people thrive – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually?

Then perhaps you are the person we are looking for.

In this 10 hour per week position, you will:

Develop community facing programmes which connect with the overall vision and mission of the church, so as to connect the community to the Redoubt North Wesleyan Methodist Church.

Develop and maintain strong links with the community. Develop and oversee next generation (children and youth) programmes.

For more information or to apply please email Rev. Peter Benzie on revpeter.rnw@gmail.com.

www.rnw.org.nz

MichelleYates-missions@wesleyan.nz DirectorofMinisterialFormation

Rev.MelissaPowell-nbmf@wesleyan.nz DirectorofMultiplication

Rev.MikeYates-churchdevt@wesleyan.nz DirectorofNextGenerations

Rev.StephenieCouch-youth@wesleyan.nz

Donations

We invite you to make donations to the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand. Join us to make a difference and reach the lost with the grace and holiness of Jesus Christ.

Using the WMCANZ bank account number below, please include your first initial and surname in the particulars field and 'donation' in the reference field.

03-0206-0380248-00

Particulars: e.g. 'J Smith' Reference: e.g. 'Donation'

Please email accounts@wesleyan.nz with your details to receive a donation receipt.