Minister shortage changes methods 2006. The thirty-one advertised ministerial vacancies in Presbyterian churches throughout New Zealand do not constitute a major shortage, according to the church’s assembly executive secretary Dr Kerry Enright. He conceded, however, that parishes with smaller numbers could not attract ministers.
Shifting priorities 2005. The Presbyterian Church is consulting with parishes and presbyteries to decide on the priorities for the church’s national tasks. Focus on the Future is a series of meetings with parishioners being held in the North and South Island and encourages written submissions.
More kids trigger expansion 2006. Knox Presbyterian Church in Lower Hutt (New Zealand) is undertaking the extension and renovation of its Grimes Hall at a cost of nearly $750,000.
Church steps out in faith to build $7m worship centre 2006. The Presbyterian Church in the South Auckland village of Clevedon (a town in New Zealand; see picture below) has paid $1.2 million for 8ha of rural land on which it hopes to build a $7 million “worship centre”.
Champion of moral certainties 2005. New Zealand Anglican and Presbyterian Church leaders have extended their sympathies to Catholic Church.
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