Offices

Mission Statement

To exalt Jesus Christ by:

Evangelising the lost

Discipling the believers

Equipping the Church

And ministering to society.

To Exalt Jesus Christ...

We are a Christ-centred Church in New Zealand in the Wesleyan stream. This is evidenced in both preaching and focus. Exalting Christ is the foundation and focus of our evangelism, discipleship and compassion. Jesus said, "When I am lifted up, I will draw all men to myself." (John 12:32). It is the heartbeat of our worship, corporately and in the life and service of our believers.

Evangelising the Lost...

We recognise the condition of all persons outside of the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and fully embrace the responsibility of the Great Commission. This authentically expresses the passion of our Saviour, who came to seek and to save the lost. We seek to do this by planting new congregations in New Zealand; working with other Christian groups where this will strengthen our Christian witness as well as by actively participating in Christian mission overseas.

New Zealand Wesleyan Methodist congregations support workers in Ecuador, India, and Bougainville.

Discipling the Believers...

We accept the Great Commission's instruction for us to go and make disciples. This includes inviting believers to receive God's gift of the Holy Spirit, enabling them to live holy lives, fulfilling the Great Commandment to love God completely and their neighbours as themselves. The secret of reforming society is the transformation of persons by the grace of God.

Equipping the Church...

We provide preparation for service and ministry through the effective training, nurturing, education, and development of the people of God. The Wesleyan Methodist Church has a partnership agreement with the Bible College of New Zealand. We foster the place and power of prayer in all aspects of life within the Church, including decision-making.

Ministering to Society...

We wholeheartedly desire to share the benefits of the gospel with all people everywhere. This includes both evangelism and compassion. Our Church was born in a time of change and we affirm that holy lives bring a holy impact upon culture. We seek to influence our local communities with Christian grace and wisdom by working, praying and witnessing.