Kia Ora, Talofa Lava, Malo e Lelei, Nisa Bula Vinaka, Greetings!
Warm greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Tauiwi Children, Young People and Family Ministries (TCYFM) is the National Children and Youth Ministry of the Methodist Church of New Zealand, Te Haahi Weteriana o Aotearoa. As a ministry to young people, we are fully committed to hearing, valuing and empowering the voice of our young people, in all areas of church life. We believe it is important for us to place such value on ministry to young people Here and Now, as we strive to be a church that values every person, young and old, that claims a Methodist identity. We will strive to champion the cause of young people across the Connexion, and ensure their faith is nurtured and supported in the best way possible.
Kids Loving Church is the national children's ministry of the
Methodist Church of New Zealand - Te Haahi Weteriana o Aotearoa
Our aim is provide a foundation for children in their faith journey, through training, resourcing and supporting churches in their ministry with children.
As Methodists committed to ministry to children, we will:
Methodist Church of New Zealand - Te Haahi Weteriana o Aotearoa
Our aim is provide a foundation for children in their faith journey, through training, resourcing and supporting churches in their ministry with children.
As Methodists committed to ministry to children, we will:
We believe every child must be supported and have their voice represented within all aspects of the life of our church
We believe children ministry workers must be given the opportunity to be well connected to fellow children ministry workers, both for the sake of resourcing and also to build effective relationships and support networks
We believe children are more than token bystanders to church life, but should rather be given the opportunity to serve and participate in the life of the church where able.
CONNECTWe are intentional in our efforts to better connect the threads of our Church together, and communicate the Gospel within our faith communities with effort, care and a focus toward engaging our young people.
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RESOURCEWe are committed to providing engaging and accessible resources to children's ministry workers, and providing opportunities for training and development of their respective ministries to take place.
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INSPIREWe are, above all else, dedicated to seeing our children realize their God-given potential and have a deep and meaningful relationship with Christ Jesus, leading to life inspired and transformed by Grace.
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