Missions
At Grace Presbyterian Christchurch, we long to see our city and the world be transformed by knowing Jesus as LORD. We support and aim to be involved in missions in our community and around the world.
Missionaries We Support
Kathryn Young introduces herself in her blog…
I’m a kiwi nurse who amongst the dirt, cups of chai, shouts of joy and wailing is learning about myself, God and life as I falteringly love Sudani.
This region has a few labels that are associated with it. Conflict. Political Instability. Underdevelopment. Famine. Maternal and Child Mortality.
But, for me, it now has the label of home. Where I hop out of the car or off the plane and go, “Ah, I’m back”. True, the colour of my skin will always mean that I am a khawaaja. My privileged background, my bank account, my passport, and my education mean I will never be one of them or be fully able to understand what it means to be so. But I am privileged to share a little in their lives. To help deliver their babies. Cry with them when their children die. Sit with them inside their homes. Clap along as they harmonise in the praise of Yesua. Point out whispers of hope.
Babu and Grace Thomas - Halba Mininstry
There about 800 000 Halbi speaking people in central India. For many years, Babu and Grace have been at work to translate the Bible into Halbi and to assist with pastoral training, vacation Bible school, tailoring classes and medical aid.
The New Testament was published a few years ago and translation of the Old Testament is well under way with Proverbs completed and distributed for feedback late 2024.
Phil and Rachel - SE Asia
Phil and Rachel and their four children are currently discerning a call to serve God in full-time missions in Southeast Asia. They would love to share this journey with each of the churches of GPCNZ and develop some special partnerships with several of the churches as well.
Phil and Rachel are working with OMF and hoping to leave NZ for their mission field in 2026.
Organisations We Support
Grace for Pakistan is directed by Amjad Khan, a ruling elder of Redeemer Grace Presbyterian Church (www.redeemer.org.nz) in Auckland, of the Grace Presbyterian Church of New Zealand (www.gracepresbyterianchurch.org.nz) Grace for Pakistan is administered through the Grace for Pakistan Trust also out of Redeemer Grace Presbyterian Church at which it is a recognised mission outreach
Grace for Pakistan has actively been working in Pakistan since 2010 and is a front-line ministry with a national evangelistic team,
We distribute Free Bibles and gospel tracts to all over Pakistan.There are so many Pastors/Evangelists on the G4P List receive free bibles and gospel tracts for spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Missio Dei was started by MD Foundation (Pty) Ltd. In Sepember 2010 as a Non Profit Company to administrate all the community upliftment work. Today Missio Dei consist of three different Non Profit Companies to achieve the calling we received from God.
Arabian Hekayat Limited provides a comprehensive array of services centered around the rich tapestry of the Arabian Peninsula. As specialists in the cultural and linguistic landscapes of Arabian Peninsula countries, they take pride in offering tailored solutions to meet clients’ unique needs.
Arabian Hekayat creates Youtube content that explains the Gospel to Arabic speakers in ways that are creative and relevant.
Cambodian Hope Organization works to build strong, independent, hope-filled communities in Poipet, an area located on the Thai-Cambodia border. They have been involved in rescuing children from child-traficking and are currently focused on building a Christian school.
Our church has a long association with CHO founder Chomno In and his family. A number of our members have visited Poipet in the past and we hope to do so again.
Alongside Ministry is based in Ndola, Zambia headed up by Pastor Kabwe of the Grace Reformed Baptist Church. In 2023, Andrew Young met with Kabwe in Africa and found that they shared a passion to see young pastors (and those training to be pastors) grow in their spirituality and biblical knowledge. This had been foundational to Andrew’s ministry in New Zealand, and it was also something gripping Kabwe more and more. He (Kabwe) was convicned that working together had great potential to impact Zambia.
Want to be involved in our missions?
If you would like to hear more about the missionaries we support at Grace, be involved, or even speak to our missions committee, please email us at missions@gracechristchurch.nz. We would love to talk with you more about how we can partner in the Gospel.