Global Mission

Through these partnerships we respond to the call of Jesus Christ to make disciples of all nations and help to provide much-needed resources for Christian mission overseas. This also enriches the life of our Church through our mutual sharing and growing together in the worldwide body of Christ. The various links on this site will provide you with information about the current status of our Church's Global Mission efforts, and give you an insight into new trends and future possibilities.

Individuals and congregations within the Presbyterian Church are invited to enquire about how to participate in and support our work, by contacting the Global Mission Director, Phil King

PCANZ Global Mission Cyclone Appeal for the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu

Category 4 Tropical Cyclones Judy and Kevin hit Vanuatu within 48 hours of each other on March 1 and 3, 2023. The Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu has taken some time to gather information about damage to schools, churches and other property as a result of these cyclones. Many roofs were ripped off and water damage was sustained as a result, along with other impacts.

Due to the isolated nature of many of Vanuatu’s islands it has not been easy getting all these details together. But information recently received has estimated that repairs to PCV property on several affected islands will cost at least NZD $320,000. Onesua Presbyterian College on Efate Island was assessed separately and needs extensive repairs. This has not yet been costed but will be high.

Vanuatu’s economy is still recovering after the impacts of Covid-19 and Cyclone Harold in 2020 and the cost of these repairs represents a heavy burden on the members and schools of the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu. So, PCANZ Global Mission has launched an appeal to help contribute towards this. 

Donations to the Cyclone App:

Donations can be made online to 02 0500 0086963 10. In the reference put 'PCV Cyclone Appeal'. Send an email confirming your donation to Katrina Graham - katrina@presbyterian.org.nz - so that a receipt can be issued.  

Thank you for your support for our Global Mission partner in Vanuatu.  Contact Global Mission Director Phil King for more information, phil@presbyterian.org.nz

Global Mission – Opportunity to Teach in Vanuatu in 2024

The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand (PCANZ) is a mission partner with the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu and supports theological education and ministry training at Talua Theological Training Institute (TTTI).

Talua is the main ministry training college of the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu and trains students for pastoral ministry in many of the protestant denominations in Vanuatu. The purpose of TTTI is to train and prepare the next generation of church leaders in Vanuatu. TTTI is looking for an English teacher for 2024 with the following minimum requirements:

• Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) or an equivalent internationally recognised TESOL qualification
• OR 
• Degree or higher qualification that includes teaching English (preferably with experience in teaching English as a second/foreign language).

PCANZ Global Mission supports this position. It does not come with a full salary but a staff house is provided onsite, travel costs and insurance are covered, and a stipend is paid. The successful applicant may also receive grants and donations from mission supporters. The context is suitable for a couple who have an interest in serving in mission. The job description can be viewed here.

Applications close June 30th.

If interested in further information, please contact: PCANZ Global Mission Director Phil King phil@presbyterian.org.nz; 0212506467.

Partners in Mission Programme

Partners in Mission is a programme run by the Council for World Mission that supports the sharing of personnel between member churches. You can view the Partner in Mission promotional video here, and read about high school teaching and project manager opportunities in American Samoa and Kiribati here.

Invitation to Support the Leprosy Mission

 Global Mission invites you to support this Leprosy Mission project.

You can make history in Nepal for a child like Shakti

Our earthquake-damaged Research Centre is at risk of being shut down in Nepal. The hard work to defeat leprosy could be lost forever. The current research laboratory was built in 1966. It was badly damaged in the 2015 earthquakes but somehow managed to cling to the mountainside. Tragically, it will most likely fail the next government inspection, and could be closed down. Years of research to see an end to leprosy could be lost forever. The facilities are worn out and the walls are crumbling. It is heart – breaking. We invite you to Pray With Us Today – Isaiah 54:2. Watch this gripping video by clicking on the link:  You can make history in Nepal for a child like Shakti - Leprosy Mission or go to our website or email Nadia Paul.

Leprosy Mission Youth Advocate Scholarship 2024

Here is a life–changing chance to shift your perspective on what’s truly important, while making amazing friends. The Leprosy Mission New Zealand is seeking applications from your youth and young adults, for next year’s Youth Advocate Scholarship 2024. You can apply here, from now until 31 July. Download the poster.

Alex and Liz Protesea-Wagner – Anti-Trafficking Ministry in Romania

Alex and Liz Preotesea-Wagner from St Albans Church in Palmerston North are hoping to serve in an anti-trafficking ministry in Romania with European Christian Mission. Alex and Liz are looking for partners to support them as they prepare for this. In particular they would appreciate invitations to speak at churches and mission groups to raise their profile and to encourage support. You can find out more about the context they will be serving in and their exciting plans here and you can contact them directly at liz.preoteseawagner@ecmi.org.

Te Puutahi – A Ministry to Migrants in New Zealand

Te Puutahi is a ministry of WEC NZ Aotearoa New Zealand. The focus of WEC is to take the gospel to those peoples who have not had a chance to hear the good news, or as we like to say, spreading the gospel where it is thinnest.   In recent times more and more nations have been coming to New Zealand, and many of these people are from countries that we would traditionally send people to.  As we listened to the Lord, we were led to develop a new ministry in New Zealand.  

The vision of this ministry is to help equip and enable church/churches to encourage immigrants, former refugees, international students and their families into flourishing and contributing communities in Aotearoa.

In brief, the ministry serves local churches that have or would like to develop cross cultural ministries.  To be clear, while we would help set up a ministry, the ministry would not be a WEC ministry – the ministry would belong to the local church.
While WEC has initiated this ministry, we are currently partnering with 5 other mission agencies.  Two of these have denomination affiliation while three, like WEC, are inter-denominational. 

We do not charge for our service, so any congregation can afford to partner with us. Our long-term vision is to see a network of churches and their cross- cultural ministries helping and resourcing each other as they build God’s Kingdom amongst migrants, former refugees and international students.

If your church would like to know more about this mission opportunity contact WEC Director Joseph Bateson director@wecnz.org

Global Mission Newsletters

Read the latest Global Mission newsletters highlighting our working alongside our partners in the Pacific, and around the world.

Nambawan! Newsletter - Vanuatu

Download the Nambawan newsletter which is dedicated to our partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu. This includes up-to-date information about our partnership, and opportunities to get involved. For previous newsletters please click here.

Mingalaba Newsletter - Myanmar

Read the latest version of Mingalaba, the newsletter dedicated to our Ricebowl Mission partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Myanmar. For previous newsletters please click here

Opportunities to serve with Council for World Mission

Opportunities to Serve with the Council for World Mission. The Council for World Mission (CWM) facilitates mission service opportunities between the 32 member churches of CWM. They have listed the current opportunities which are available for consideration now. The positions include high school teachers, pastoral, administration and finance roles. These can be viewed here. To find out more about the Partners in Mission Programme contact Global Mission Director Phil King.