Weekly Updates

Kia ora e te whanau We’re moving into a period of uncertainty – we can see the signs – on the international stage, nationally, and even in the church and UCANZ. We do not know what the future holds. I’m a keen observer of American politics – because, where the US goes, we almost inevitably […]

Kia ora e te whanau ‘Spring is sprung, the grass is riz…..’ and, as is winter’s want, it has just dealt a departing jolt in the south. Leadership & Personal Development Resources Leadership skills are built through productive struggle and exposure to real-world pressure  Marcel Schwantes nails an uncomfortable truth. Most of us like to

Kia ora e te whanau Last week I indicated that I was preparing something to be posted later in the week. It never happened. – My apologies, ‘events’ overtook what I was hoping to offer. Leadership & Personal Development Resources Our deepest regrets aren’t just about the things we never did The key insight starts

Kia ora e te whanau View Post(opens in a new tab) Keep an eye out over the next few days. I (we) will likely be addressing an issue that affects all CVs. It’s not fully cooked yet, and needs a little more gestation. Watch this space! Leadership & Personal Development Resources Does Your Sermon Lead

Kia ora e te whanau Leadership & Personal Development Resources The 1 Culture Flaw Killing Innovation at Your Company Somehow, many of us have come to believe that Church requires a perfect performance. Every time. I’m struck again, and again, how the church can mirror the business world, and how we are reminded of gospel

Kia ora e te whanau Almost snow. Not quite . No magic – Just the misery. Leadership & Personal Development Resources What the Weather Really Does to Your Mood Seems appropriate as the bit where winter usually bites is now upon us. My personal supervisor is an ‘almost psychiatrist’ (officially a ‘medical officer’ specialising in drug

Kia ora e te whanau Engaging the Text Starting tonight (Tuesday evening 28th of July) at 7.30pm I’m hosting a zoom encounter for ‘whomsoever will’ to engage with the Gospel Lectionary text for next Sunday – 2nd of August which will be Matthew 14 vs 13-21. To get the most out of each encounter it would be good for each

With Kia ora e te whanau This past weekend found Lynne and I in Central Otago, in Alexandra. We understood the weather over the past month had been quite miserable – yet when we showed up, it was gorgeous! The people of the Union Parish were a joy to be with, a worthwhile time was

Kia ora e te whanau Sometimes I have nothing to say – Shock, horror, how can that be?? Yes I know. This is one of those times. Leadership & Personal Development Resources 3 Body Language Secrets To Make People Trust You I hate titles like this one. It predisposes me to expect the latest technique

Kia ora e te whanau We’ve recently been reminded that the 2025 UCANZ Forum establishing the UCANZ Review Commission was charged to: ·       Consult widely with Cooperative Ventures and the UCANZ Standing Committee to listen to their experiences and insights, and to interpret these in light of the current and emerging context. We’ve had Parish concern