Faith

Contentment: Complicated and Liberating

In this video recorded in May 2018, theologian Christine Pohl (well known for her work on hospitality) is delivering her final sermon at Asbury Theological Seminary before retirement. She wrestles with the topic of contentment, modelling as she does so a rigorous conversation with scripture from which theology emerges to speak into contemporary reality.

Jesus Christ meets Ihu Karaiti

Listen to this fascinating presentation by Wayne Te Kaawa as he re-visions Christology through a Maori lens by exploring images of Jesus in traditional and contemporary Maori art.

OneVoice

A great online resource for worship leaders featuring the songs of Malcolm Gordon and a number of friends, as well as the Illustrated Gospel Projects of Luke and Mark that gather the work of creatives from around Aotearoa and beyond.

Sermon given in 1935 by Rev. D. C. Herron

Rev Herron’s sermon on the labourers in the Vineyard reflects contemporary issues of unemployment, and the struggle of returned soldiers to re-integrate. Sermons and lectures from our Collection of Minister’s Personal Papers provide insight into biblical interpretation in Aotearoa New Zealand over the last 150 years. What has changed? What remains the same? A starting…

You Are What You Love

This book by James K. Smith, author of ‘Desiring the Kingdom’ offers a more entry-level version of the idea that who and what we worship fundamentally shapes our heart. Including practices for individuals and communities, this book explores the formative potential of worship as a holy habit. Good for big-picture thinking around our worship services.…

The Bible Project

A fantastic, growing, library of short animated videos that summarise the main themes, message, characters, and/or plot lines of the books of the Bible, and key theological and historical concepts (and not just in English). Great for home groups, youth groups, and family services.

Stepping Stones of Formation

This excellent online portal has been put together by the Presbyterian Youth Ministries. Focusing on the long term discipleship of young people, it offers recommended links to resources arranged under four categories: belief, practices, justice, and life.