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Vacancy - Sailors’ Society Port Chaplain for Bluff

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Maritime Welfare Limited is the operational arm of Sailors’ Society New Zealand, representing one of the world’s oldest maritime ministries. For over 200 years, Sailors’ Society has been bringing practical care, compassion, and spiritual support to seafarers around the world.

We have been privileged to have a presence in the port of Bluff for over 100 years, serving generations of seafarers who have arrived in New Zealand from across the globe. This ministry has provided a welcoming Christian presence, practical support, and pastoral care to those who often spend many months away from their families and communities.

We are currently seeking a Sailors’ Society Port Chaplain for Bluff. This is a 20-hour-per-week ministry role offering a unique opportunity for someone with a heart for people, a passion for cross-cultural ministry, and a desire to bring Christ’s love and care to those who work at sea.

The role involves visiting ships, building relationships with international seafarers, offering pastoral and practical support, and helping ensure that those who spend months away from home experience welcome, dignity, friendship, and care while they are in port.

The ideal candidate will also be committed to developing a strong volunteer team, particularly to assist with providing transport to seafarers from the port for sightseeing and shopping excursions.

For more information contact:

Rev Aaron Ironside
National Manager / National Chaplain
Maritime Welfare Limited/ Sailors Society NZ

021 59 57 59

chaplain@iss.org.nz

Interchurch Bioethics Council 2026 Elections Information

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For more information CLICK HERE

Moderator's Season of Creation 2026 Message

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The message was written at Peter's invitation by the Rev Dr Jordan Redding, Convener of the Assembly Emissions Reductions Workgroup

Just Stories Update

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HERE is the latest update from Just Stories, who provide inspiration, sparking imagination and energy for what might be possible in your communities.

We’d love to encourage people to sign up for the quarterly newsletter, advising them of the different stories that have been posted. Also, if people spend time on FB or Instagram, to like us. https://www.juststories.nz/

Vacancy - Mosgiel-North Taieri Presbyterian Church

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Mosgiel North Taieri Presbyterian Church is seeking a full-time minister

If you, or someone you know, is interested, more information can be found HERE

Expressions of interest will close on 5 August 2026.

PressGo and PDS new grants

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PressGo and PDS are excited to announce a collaboration around some new funding streams within the PCANZ. The funds will come from PDS reserves and applications will be processed by PressGo in consultation with PDS. The new areas of funding are PDS Community Asset Development Grants in the following categories:

“Asset Development” Grant

This is a grant of up to $20k to:

cover the costs of an external expert to come in and work with a congregation or ministry to identity how their assets might be developed to improve financial sustainability while furthering their mission.
possibly also contribute to a feasibility study to explore a particular idea

“Seed Funding” Grant

A grant to provide seed funding towards social or green enterprise. This is a grant of up to $20k or up to half the cost of the project (whichever is less) to get an initiative going. Initiatives could include:

Solar installation
Shared office space
A new business (like an OpShop)
A community centre
Housing projects

Generally, successful applicants will need to show that the project will 1) generate income (or significantly reduce the running costs of a church/ministry, and 2) advance the mission/ministry of the church/ministry.

“Asset Strategy for Presbyteries”

Grant This grant covers the costs of an external expert to come in and work with a Presbytery to develop a strategy for its assets. This strategy may involve:

Identifying opportunities for impact investing
Considering ethical investment/divestment
Identifying strategic property assets
Identifying potential partnerships (e.g. with local hapū/iwi, social housing providers, organisations, or other denominations

For more information about these grants, application forms and deadlines for applications please email Pressgo@presbyterian.org.nz

Global Missions Newsletters

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The Nambawan newsletter gives information about our partnership with the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu (PCV)

The Mingalaba newsletter shares about our support for the Presbyterian Church of Myanmar which continues to suffer under a military junta and civil war.

Vacancy - Greenlane, Auckland

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Senior Minister Vacancy: Greenlane Presbyterian Church, Auckland

Greenlane Presbyterian Church is a warm, multicultural, intergenerational, and Christ-centered church. We value exegetical Biblical teaching, worship, mission, and genuine community. We long to grow deeper in Christ, stronger in faith, and wider in mission.

We’re looking for a full-time Senior Minister who:

◦ Has a mature faith, loves Jesus and is shaped by His Word

◦ Is Gospel-focused, committed to Reformed theology, and preaches faithfully from Scripture with depth, clarity and relevance

◦ Cares pastorally with wisdom, compassion and prayer, and is able to build relationships across ethnic, age, and socioeconomic backgrounds

◦ Can lead us in spiritual growth, healthy mission, and disciple-making with integrity and humility

◦ Is ordained or eligible within PCANZ

To see our Church Profile and Ministry Expectations, visit www.gpc.org.nz/careers/ and click the link at the bottom of the page. For expressions of interest, please email msb@gpc.org.nz with cover letter, CV and links to recent sermons (if available) by 21 August 2026.

Vacancy - Presbyterian Church Schools Office Director

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We are on the hunt for our new Director of the Presbyterian Church Schools Office.

We want to find the right person to serve in this crucial space and so we would really appreciate it if you could advertise this role through whatever way makes sense in your context (newsletter, email, website, facebook, etc).

Here is the job ad, as well as a job description. You are welcome to include the job description with the job ad.

Applications close 1 August. More info about the job can be obtained through Phil King.

Applications are to be sent in to brad@presbyterian.org.nz