Prophet who spoke at Wellington church heralded from the States

Ministry successful targeting unchurched people

2000. A pastor and prophet from the United States, Mike Berry, visited New Zealand last month. He was in New Zealand for three days to visit with Rock City Church senior pastor Anthony Walton, of Wellington, and spoke at the Church.

“Lifestyles, values, and self-perceptions of most American adults have undergone change” — Barna Research

American faith trends opportunity for Christian community

2002. More than two out of three American adults and more than four out of five teenagers believe that truth is always relative to the individual and circumstances, according to Californian-based Barna Research. Surveys conducted in 2002 revealed that most of these people describe themselves as followers of Jesus Christ and say that the Bible is accurate in all its teachings.

To present advice in a way “that is cool and appealing to young people”

Launch of ‘alternative’ youth magazine

2002. In Manchester, UK, an alternative young people’s magazine was launched, which is especially geared towards those in the Church.

Largest gathering of festivalgoers for over four years

Greenbelt Festival “best yet”

2002. An annual four-day Christian carnival held in Britain over August 23 – 26 hit capacity attendances this year.

‘Presence’ at the games, circa 2000

“Special Presence” at Sydney Games

2000. The YWAM New Zealand outreach team experienced a “fruitful” three weeks at the Sydney Olympic games this year says Jay Granat, team leader.