Te Karanga a Te Atua
Calling 300 new Kaikarakia
We are called to love and to serve. From the arrival of the Gospel in Aotearoa, God has called our people to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers – to empower and renew our whānau and communities. Kaikarakia are lay people called by God to love and to serve, with the support of and within the mana and whakapapa of the Hāhi.
He Wā Whakahou – We are in a Season Of Renewal
From climate to poverty, from racism to covid, our world is in a state of great change, and there are immense needs in our communities. The season has arrived for our Hāhi to renew itself and to renew our impact on our whānau, communities and society. We will renew and celebrate Te Karaiti in our lives.
Te Ara Whakapono – We will know and share the Karaiti of our tīpuna
We will share the Karaiti our tipuna knew: found in scripture, shared through karakia and shaped in whenua and whakapapa. We will equip and form Kaikarakia for diverse and dynamic ministry in 21st century Aotearoa, ranging from supporting Sunday karakia through to leading local events and bringing Te Karaiti to every corner of our communities.
Te Ara Tika – We will practice safe ministry in a safe environment
We will practice safe ministry in a safe environment This loving service will be safe – safe for the Kaikarakia and safe for those they are serving. We will meet our obligations to The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, and to all of those we encounter.
Te Ara Ora – We will work towards suicide-free communities
We will work towards suicide-free communities We will challenge the causes and outcomes of the poverty and intergenerational trauma our people have been living under. We will have a strong focus on suicide prevention and postvention, resourcing and supporting Kaikarakia to contribute towards suicide-free communities.
Te Ara Whānau – We will renew our local communities of faith
We will renew our local communities of faith Kaikarakia will be grounded in their local pāriha, rohe, whare karakia and marae, part of a loving, supportive whānau. And they will bring their whānau, friends and community to be a part of this hāpori, ensuring there is always a home for the lost and the lonely, for the hungry and the afraid, as well as a place for celebration and joy.
