WHAKAPAPA

ANNUAL REVIEW 2019 “There are many more unsung heroes, whose stories may A whakapapa of faith not be widely known, who in There are many things I love about have shaped the past and brought us to the student from the UK, was first invited to NZ different ways have given to the New Zealand—people, places, present. and visited on a short tour. In 1931, a group Lord’s work on campuses in NZ, of students published a gospel booklet to In this time of leadership change for TSCF, kai and culture. One of the most present to each of the 1,200 students at one who have prayed, encouraged, the idea of the whānau wall resonates with quintessentially Kiwi traditions that of the non-residential colleges. This led the me. Remembering and honouring the faith ventured boldly in witness and I have grown to love is the whānau executive of the Students’ Association to pass of those who have gone before is part of our a solemn resolution marking their disap- whom God has used to build his wall. All across Aotearoa, from Cape Christian heritage. In Hebrews 11 and 12, proval of the distribution of “religious liter- church here in Aotearoa.“ Reinga to Bluff, in houses, hallways, the writer reminds us of our whakapapa of ature of a sectarian bias.” In 1932, a mission faith, the heroes of faith. We’re told of men marae and churches, walls have week in a local church led to students and women who lived by faith and acted in Graham Miller as its first Travelling Secretary, been given over to photographs coming to trust Christ, which then led to response to this. We read of faith in sacrifice, working with a wide range of churches and a prayer and study group developing, and honouring the memory of those in fear, in obedience and vision, faith in church leaders to grow an inter-denomina- then a weekend house party, followed by who have gone before. testing and in blessing, in living and in dying. tional student witness. outreach meetings in the student common These photos bear the faces of people As I start out as National Director, I am very room. During the 1940s, the student groups showed whose story and significance live on. In conscious of the many heroes of faith who a pattern of “steady though unspectacular In the early days, the work was encouraged black and white and in colour, they are a have gone before. Our whānau wall would An Inter-Varsity Fellowship student conference in 1937. growth,” Stuart Lange writes, but “more impor- and supported by an Australian, Stacey constant reminder of the generation of be replete with faces of friends from across tantly, the IVF was now producing a steady Woods. But it was John Laird, William Orange men and women whose lives and influence the generations, whose stories may not Unions, exemplifying faith as “confidence in campuses of New Zealand. This led to the stream of young evangelical leaders.” In 1952, and Graham Miller who led the way in evan- have hit our national headlines but whose what they hoped for and assurance in what development of student-led groups and, Howard Guinness returned and led a mission gelism and discipleship of students in groups faithfulness and exploits are part of our in 1936, the NZ Inter-Varsity Fellowship. for students at Canterbury University, which across NZ. Bible study and prayer were at the they did not see.” whakapapa and are inspirational for us today. Trans-denominational friendships fostered attracted 1,900 students. Later that decade, heart of their vision. Young men and women Ben Carswell From the outset, their primary purpose was a growing sense of evangelical unity. In John Stott visited and spoke at mission weeks In 1930 Howard Guinness, a young medical joined together to form the Evangelical National Director to proclaim the good news of Jesus on the 1938, the Inter-Varsity Fellowship appointed on campus.

2 3 “For many, the Christian heritage fruit of intentional investment in student witness, discipleship and leadership. and influence of their forebears “We bear the torch that flaming As I look back on our whānau wall, I rejoice Fell from the hands of those is long gone. They know little of at those who have gone before—Guinness, Who gave their lives proclaiming the God who made them, who Laird, Orange and Miller. More recently, the loves them, who came to die for faithful heroes have included Malcolm, Ang That Jesus died and rose How Kheng, McIntosh, Saunders, Fountain, Ours is the same commission them and who longs for them to Yee, Becroft, Goold and Pollock. But these trust him.” are just a few. There are many more unsung The same glad message ours heroes, whose stories may not be widely Fired by the same ambition By the 1960s, student groups had grown and known, who in different ways have given had become what Stuart Lange describes to the Lord’s work on campuses in NZ, who To Thee we yield our powers.” as “a network of people shaping people.” In have prayed, encouraged, ventured boldly in his brilliant work A Rising Tide, he writes, witness and whom God has used to build his From the hymn “Facing a Task Unfinished” “Through conferences, correspondence and church here in Aotearoa. by Frank Houghton personal contacts, younger leaders in the Students and staff in 1984. Each has contributed to growing the work movement were constantly being influenced of student witness across NZ. They have by IVF staff and older leaders. There was an into the workplace. Many from that era have as leaders and interns, who now are shaping developed us as a movement that seeks unending process of evangelical beliefs, We have a new generation of students to call students to repentance and to a life found increasing opportunities for influence a new generation. to emphasise and mature the Christian values and behaviours being modelled and arriving on campuses across NZ. For many, submitted to the lordship of Jesus. in all areas of society, including education, mind, whose desire is to reconcile and unite transmitted to emerging generations of the Christian heritage and influence of their More recently, the work has grown through fragmented daily living under the lordship of As we enter a new period in TSCF’s history, evangelicals. ... the judiciary, government and public policy forebears is long gone. They know little of the leadership of former National Director Christ, and who seek to take and apply the our commitment and desire is the same as it and in various avenues of Christian ministry. the God who made them, who loves them, “For at least two decades into the postwar Nigel Pollock. Across the country, we have gospel to the whole world. ever was—to reach students for Christ and In the 1990s and early 2000s the numbers who came to die for them and who longs for era, IVF was a crucial and unifying element in regional teams with student groups in every change students for life. decreased, but student witness remained And so we arrive at the present day. Our them to trust him. Our challenge and calling the resurgent New Zealand evangelicalism.” university and several polytechs. and student leaders were developed. On our whānau wall is yet to be completed. We remains the same: to be witnesses of the Will you join us? Will you pray for us and In the 1970s and ’80s, a new generation of staff team today, it is a joy to have former Our student numbers have grown, the staff don’t remain stuck in the past. Our vision and good news of Jesus, proclaiming that “Christ support us? And will you be part of our Christian leaders were developed and sent TSCF students from that era who have served team has multiplied and we are seeing the call is not a new vision, but rather a fresh one. Jesus came into the world to save sinners,” whakapapa of faith?

4 5 “Does there have to be a split between living “Comprehending a God so holy and as part of God’s kingdom and the work God The faces of Auckland calls us to do? What if that work is being a a gospel so amazing can only lead lawyer? Exploring these questions The most recent people on where we looked at the very nature of God. those around us about Christianity, helping is one of the things that Veritas to a change in heart and life.” aims to do, so we can live Auckland’s whānau wall are the Comprehending a God so holy us to be true witnesses.” and a gospel so amazing can undivided lives for the gospel. – Mark Huang, OCF – Emily Scopes, University of Auckland Christian student leaders of groups in 2018, only lead to a change in heart Union “Fortunately, we have a whole men and women of vision who said and life, which is why we team to learn from. By meeting “Starting AUT in 2018, I was hoping to grow “no” to self and lived for Christ’s sake rounded off the semester with up with the New Zealand Christian Lawyers closer to God while I was at university. as they served the TSCF groups on a six-week series on Christian Network for early morning breakfasts, and Joining AUTCF helped me with this and living. From considering topics like their conference last year, we were able their campuses. A small sample of greatly encouraged me by reminding me the reliability of Scripture, ministry in the to ask difficult questions and be inspired that there were other Christians them follow, sharing snapshots of workplace, how we pray, and how we praise, by what they have to say. Something that out there! We explored the how they lived out one of TSCF’s it has been a great joy to see our members, stood out to me was that they see all clients gospel of Luke each week across different churches, grow in their as loved by God and made in his image. four aims in their group last year. and discussed how it applies spiritual maturity.” Another thing was a Christian academic to our lives. One of the four “Looking back, our plan for the year at the conference who commented that – Mark Huang, University of Auckland Overseas aims of TSCF is deep thought, paralleled TSCF’s aim of deep thought very New Zealand law started at Mount Sinai. Christian Fellowship and by discussing Luke each well. We started off with a workshop on the This all means that the separation we see week and how it applied to our lives we gospel and how to share it with confidence. “In our weekly Bible studies between the role of a lawyer and the role of were able to gain a better understanding With our feet set on solid ground, we we looked at topics such as a Christian, that so many of us going into law of the scripture while growing in our faith launched into our annual Easter camp, ‘Is Christianity really worth school carry, is an artificial one. We can and together. It’s so important to be with other it?’, ‘Who is God?’, ‘Creative will live undivided lives.” communication,’ and ‘Evan- like-minded Christian students who are all gelism.’ Through these topics, we on the same faith journey.” – Michael Nuysink, University of Auckland Veritas Robyn Drake looked at ideas such as how to honour God – Timothy Fern, Auckland University of Auckland Team Leader through our studies and how to speak to Technology Christian Fellowship “Due to a number of non-believers regularly TSCF students involved in a team challenge at 6 Auckland’s Launch 2019 conference. 7 attending, our club became more aware of a in developing countries, rather than mere real name), many accepted the invitation to They meet in a cafe near their various central need to articulate the foundational truths of ‘medical tourism.’ We also invited a speaker find out more about the Christian faith and city offices to work their way through the gospel. This led to a larger involvement from BeyondWater to broaden are coming to understand more and more of different books of the Bible with a particular perspectives on mission work with Jesus Week than previous years, and the gospel, with some wonderfully coming focus on applying faith to a work setting. also led to us studying Ephesians in the outside of the medical field to a saving knowledge of Jesus. Among the dozen who are now involved in second semester. Ephesians encompasses and learned about the efforts “As an international student, I find that some way, several are willing to give leading so much of what it means to be a Christian, to improve sources of clean English Corner has provided a good learning a go. Maryanne, who guided the group for that it helped us to bear witness to both water in East Africa, sharing environment and opportunity for students unbelievers and new believers alike. By the love of God in the process. the last few years, says, “I’m really encouraged who want to improve their English language preaching through it and doing Through these talks, we were able to grow in by the commitment of both long-time a Bible study with the leaders knowledge of how we can extend our global after the class. I find it comfortable and members and newcomers. Together we’ve every week, we challenged reach, and be inspired to do so in the future.” enjoyable because we are free to make discovered how valuable and transforma- mistake while learning and speaking in our members to look at the – Niki Kau, University of Auckland Christian tional those brief meetings are, learning from English Corner. Participating in the Bible world and to look at them- Medical Fellowship Scripture and from each other. It’s also an study group provides me a greater oppor- selves through a biblical lens, answer to prayer having new people step up and be better prepared to address potential Some of our groups had a more difficult tunity to encourage and gain support from to lead the studies as I and others move on.” questions and challenges that may arise year, including Massey Albany. They put a each other. It also allows me to enrich my lot of effort into clubs day and a welcome when sharing the gospel.” knowledge and broaden my view through Exciting developments of the year included event at the beginning of the year. Despite our group discussion.” the pioneering of a fledgling group at AUT’s – Sam Song, University of Auckland Korean having a reasonable number of sign-ups, South campus, one new staff worker and Young Adults Christian Fellowship very few people beyond the leaders came to – Ian, International Ministry at Massey their meetings. A bright spot in the year was University Albany two new associate staff joining the team, and “One of the ways CMF aimed to live out when Ben Carswell visited to speak about Students at Launch 2019. an Auckland-wide leadership training retreat global reach was through organising talks Our ministry to graduates, Catalyst in the the vision of TSCF. for students in November. But mostly I’m from Africa Inland Mission and Interna- supports them: “What I think the students Alongside these student-led groups, our City, had only a small core group at the encouraged by the steady, faithful witness of tional Nepal Fellowship. These speakers Connect: Christians at Unitec has also appreciate is that the small size of the group international student ministries continued to beginning of 2018 after changes in members’ shared the inspirational work they do continued to be small in number, but that allows for more personal discussions and meet hundreds of students keen to practice work situations. However several new people students across the city as they’ve grown in overseas, and highlighted the importance of hasn’t necessarily been a bad thing. From connections. It’s not merely Bible study, but their English, find community, and explore have joined the mid-week lunchtime Bible spiritual maturity and lived evangelistically in ensuring sustainability of medical practice Hanli Liu, the associate staff worker who caring for what goes on in each others’ lives.” some local sights together. Like Ian (not his study since then, giving it new life. word and deed in the everyday of life at uni.

8 9 Palmerston North’s legacy

Over many, many years MUCF and PNOCF for Jesus and, hopefully, helped them on Reaching out have contributed something to the life of their way to a life of serving God. the campus at Massey and to the lives of Both groups have had initiatives to reach the I have found that students often join our campus. PNOCF continues to host dinner the many students that we meet. We have a groups after they have been at university and Bible study every Friday, attracting a huge line of graduates who are serving Jesus for about 18 months. We usually meet them range of students from around the world. Last all across the world in many different roles. (I early on in their university career, but it takes year they also hosted a mid-winter ball. The suspect a high proportion of them are vets.) some time for them to realise how bene- students organised it all in about two weeks, There is one thing for sure about Palmy: few ficial it can be to meet with other Christian and they pulled it off. It was a huge success, students would say that they love it when students. So the friendships grow quickly so much so that we are already planning a they first come but it stays in the hearts of all and deeply but are soon disrupted as job bigger one and thinking through how we can who have studied here. opportunities take them away. Every year I use it to effectively share the gospel. Growing people have at least one student tell me how they MUCF had a real desire to find something regret not getting involved earlier. that both blessed and reached the campus. Over the past year we met lots of new We tried things in the past that were good, students and farewelled lots of old ones. We have been working hard to help students Ian and Palmerston North student Jenny Huang, right, begin one of the morning sessions at the 2018 Summit conference. but they wanted to do something new. The farewells are the saddest part of student take the initiative to implement their ideas, They decided to make waffles in the library opportunity to chat with the same people leaving TSCF, I will be standing down as the graduate, has been appointed the new ministry. However we also have joy knowing and training them to understand and live out on a Tuesday night. It was such a brilliant each week. Manawatu team leader. It has been a priv- Manawatu Team Leader. We are thankful to that we contributed to their growth and love the gospel. We train them how to run Bible idea that even the Student Association has ilege to serve Jesus on campus here with so studies, how to evangelise, and give them an helped fund it. Each week they have had to God for the provision of Scott and we pray Moving on many different students. We are so thankful overview of the Bible. We have a new crop make more and more mixture because it that he might settle into the role well. Scott to God for his provision and sustenance of leaders springing up, which is exciting, has grown in popularity. The brilliance of it After 8 years of working with TSCF in Palmy, is starting fundraising to prepare for the role, during this time. Ian Reid and they are keen to be trained to lead their is that everyone loves waffles, and because I have decided to take up the role of pastor so please be generous towards the work in Manawatu Team Leader groups well. they take a little while to make it creates an at our church. While I won’t be entirely In exciting news, Scott Mackay, an MUCF Palmerston North if you can.

10 11 Lincoln builds generationally

Ivey Hall is in the middle of Lincoln Univer- For years, Memorial Hall was frequently a global map showing where current students sity’s campus, built in 1878. Right through used by TSCF’s Lincoln University Christian came to Lincoln from, recognising that the to the 2019 graduation this May, it’s the Fellowship: weekly lunch meetings, Bible Lincoln University whānau wall includes men building that is most photographed for studies, mission weeks, training, concerts, and women from all over the world. Lincoln students. For a number of years debates and the like. Memorial Hall was built This is true too for TSCF witness in Lincoln Lincoln University’s Memorial Hall. in the 1970s, Lincoln and Ivey Hall hosted as a memorial to staff and students who University. The current TSCF groups, the students from all over New Zealand for lost their lives in World War I. Inside there Lincoln University Christian Fellowship appointed to focus on Lincoln full-time, All these men and women, alongside dozens students in intentional hospitality, similar to winter TSCF conferences. It used to be are imposing large portraits of all the former and the Lincoln University Post-graduate supporting, encouraging and training the of very able student leaders, continue living The Quarters in Dunedin and Rongopai in student accommodation, and in more recent principals, chancellors and vice-chancellors. Christian Fellowship, stand on the shoulders student leaders from around the world in for Jesus and speaking for Jesus in a variety Wellington. We’re excited about what God years it’s housed the university library. There are many brass plaques honouring of those who’ve gone before. true witness, deep thought, undivided life of contexts around the world. may do, once a building is completed, in and former staff for decades of service to the Right next door to Ivey Hall is Memorial Hall. and global reach at Lincoln University. through those who live in and visit The Well institution. It has effectively functioned as In the 1970s, under God’s good hand, The work in Lincoln is in good heart. The Slightly younger than Ivey Hall, unlike its in decades to come. Thank you to so many Lincoln University’s whānau wall. with the prayers and work of a handful of So our TSCF staff whānau wall at Lincoln gospel is clearly proclaimed and several are neighbour, Memorial Hall wasn’t earthquake who are praying and donating to make The Christians on one course, about 10 students would include Sarah Monks, coming to taking steps to Jesus, both those new to faith strengthened in the 1990s. Consequently, Since the closure of the building, a safety Well come to life, offering the living water of in that course became Christians in one year. Lincoln from Europe, investing into student and those whose faith is deepened at Lincoln Ivey Hall escaped the September 2010 fence around the outside has become a new Jesus Christ to Lincoln University students. They are now, 40 years later, continuing to leaders; and former Lincoln students who University and through local churches. Darfield earthquake relatively unscathed, but whānau wall. First, photos and profiles of following Jesus in all spheres of life right love their old university so much they The whānau wall of TSCF in Lincoln is Memorial Hall was significantly damaged famous alumni over the decades, such as Sir across New Zealand. devote themselves to student mission in the One more recent development is The Well, extensive, but not complete. We pray and and has not been used since. Charles Upham, Annabel Langbein, Sir Don next generation of both Kiwis and inter- the Springs Road missional flatting project. we work to see more men and women who In the 1990s, TSCF’s Graduate Intern program, McKinnon, Robbie Deans, Sir Wilson Whineray, nationals: Simon Rabbidge, Ani Kartikasari, Thanks to the generosity of God’s people, are diploma students, bachelor’s students, a forerunner of today’s Minty, saw interns Richie McCaw, Toni Street and David Carter. Kate McClelland and Chris Hay. And our a section of land on Springs Road, right honours students, master’s students and placed at Lincoln for the first time, alongside Then, two years ago, the information boards TSCF Mintern whānau wall includes Tom opposite the university, has been purchased. doctoral students come to know Jesus Christ part-time TSCF staff. Tim Hodge on the fence changed from famous NZ Broughton, Rob Reynolds, Nathan Paton, The vision is for a building for both evan- as both Lord and Saviour and be included in Lincoln Team Leader alumni to current international students, with In the 2000s, TSCF staff workers were Adrienne Tisch, Chris Hay and David Beukes. gelism and discipleship through Christian his whānau wall.

12 13 Otago enters a new season

One of the joys of leading a staff team is It is a joy tinged with sadness when God place where discipleship and mission could seeing people join the TSCF whānau, with calls others out of the team into new things. be develop. Community living is not without each person bringing their own gifts and At the end of 2018 we said farewell to Mike its challenges and we faced a few over the personality to the work. In 2018, Zoe Ogilvie Summerfield as he focuses on pastoring year, but by God’s grace the Quarters’ contri- took a gap year in her medical training and Roslyn Baptist. Mike played a significant part bution to the work on campus was more joined the Dunedin team as a ministry intern. in the establishment of the student lawyers than we anticipated. Two of the residents Her experience studying medicine and as a group and we miss his humour and teaching helped start the group at the polytech and former leader of the group helped her make gifts. seven of the residents took on or continued in leadership of groups on campus. a significant contribution to the Christian Last year I wrote about the move from Medical Fellowship. one community house to a residential Towards the end of 2018 we had a discussion with student leaders around whether the Rosie Sim, after a few years supporting community of four neighbouring houses annual evangelistic barn dance was meeting her husband Simon and helping out as a under the name the Quarters. We began its aims; we agreed that we would take a break volunteer, joined the team as a part-time 2018 with one bedroom empty, but God from it in 2019 and in its place pursue putting staff worker. She played a key role in estab- provided us with our last resident and by the end of that month we had a full complement on a production of the Mark Drama. A group lishing the culture at the Quarters and her of 25. Residents included polytechnic and went up to watch the production at Lincoln Otago staff and students at their retreat. experience of studying nursing at Otago university students, undergraduate and and came back enthused by the prospect. Polytechnic was a great help in restarting a supporters, faculty, and colleagues. Two of commitments that TSCF has always held mintern, and then became a regional staff post-graduate students, and recent grad- TSCF group there. We’re in a season where the whānau wall for the main changes we’ve seen during my regarding discipleship and evangelism. worker. He knows the Dunedin context uates. The community represented TSCF’s TSCF in Dunedin is seeing some significant time is growth in the number of subject- well, is a gifted leader, and shares TSCF’s inter-denominationalism and commitment changes. As I write this, my time with TSCF is based groups, and the residential community I am delighted that my friend and colleague commitment to discipleship and evangelism. to international students with eight local drawing to a close. I would like to say thank houses. These may be recent developments Simon Sim will be taking on the role of I look forward to seeing what God does in James Allaway churches and six nationalities represented. you to all the people who have been part of in the history of TSCF in Dunedin but are team leader. When I first met Simon, he was and through Simon and Rosie as they guide Dunedin Team Leader Our hope was that the Quarters would be a the story of the last eight years—students, simply a present-day expression of the a student leader. He went on to serve as a the work in Otago going forward.

14 15 Capital challenges

Student ministry in Wellington is challenging. and staff as we gleaned the wisdom of the to the artwork. Other CF groups around panelists. Currently, we are going through the country have already tried this and the During clubs day at the start of year, Victoria passages in John’s gospel that are related to response has been positive. University placed Christian Fellowship the Story Project. at a different location. In previous years Residents of Rongapai, a student flat we were on the main floor of the Hub. Newswatch, an English conversational of mainly CF students, went away for a However, this year we—along with and language group, is humming. There are many weekend retreat recently. It was an encour- many other Christian clubs—were placed non-Christian international students coming aging time away to pray and further build on the Mezzanine floor, where we got less along. Not only is there solid attendance, but relationships with one another. A highlight Max and Mei have done a remarkable job foot traffic and fewer sign-ups than previous was hearing the testimonies of each of the of connecting these students with different years. But it has been a joy to follow up with students. those who were keen to be involved with CF. Christian student ministries. Massey CU, which is still relatively new, Recently a couple of Christianity Explored Our main structure of the week is Bible launched the year with a daytime group on studies on Thursday nights. We have been groups formed for students who want to campus. They will be asking “Who is Jesus?” looking at the topic of Christian identity. know more about the Christian faith. There is We’ve had panel interviews of Christian also an exciting opportunity to start an inter- There is so much potential to do ministry leaders and lecturers on this topic. It was national friendship group on Pipitea campus. with students on the other smaller campuses a valuable experience for both students VCF is about to do the Story Project on such as Pipitea and Te Aro. Indeed, student campus. This is a public outreach event in ministry in Wellington is challenging, but our which a large mural of Jesus and his inter- God is able to do immeasurably more than action with others based on different Bible all we ask or imagine, according to his power Matthias Loong stories is displayed. The aim is to have gospel that is at work within us. Please pray for the Wellington Team Leader conversations with people who are drawn work in Wellington. Students and staff at Summit 2018 visited Nga Hau E Wha community marae in Cambridge.

16 17 Canterbury’s true witness

God continues to work at UC. brother becoming a Christian, also through Much of the work of CU is done through ICF. The complete change in her brother so multiple small groups on Wednesday I have been reflecting on what God has done surprised her she investigated it for herself. night and daytime meetings and through over the 19 years I have served with TSCF at She committed her life to Jesus after around one-to-ones, since it is hard to gather the University of Canterbury. It’s easy to look 3 years of investigating, and finally decided everyone at any one time. We continue to back at the various events and conferences, but the real work of God is in the lives of to get baptised many years later. God look for new opportunities to reach students people. powerfully works through his word as people at uni. We have recommenced a lunchtime meet him in the pages of the Bible by the discussion group with a difference called Recently I met up with a number of people work of his Spirit and through the faithful “The Consequence of Ideas.” It seeks to from my time here at the University of witness of others. TSCF has a long history of engage the gospel with philosophy and Canterbury with CU and ICF (which stopped faithful student witness on campuses across ethics. Currently 10–15 students attend and in 2010-11 after earthquakes). It was so Aotearoa; pray that it will continue. it is gradually growing. We are also likely encouraging to hear of their continued to re-start public talks on campus, and True witness is TSCF’s primary aim. God growth in Christ as they serve him around exploring growing opportunities amongst continues to call people to himself through the country at various churches. One Pacific students, internationals, and in various woman, now married with two children, was students in Christian Union. A number of course groups. Please pray for wisdom as we CU students at their May 2018 retreat. baptised at church this past Easter Sunday. students put their trust in Jesus in 2018, one seek to develop new opportunities to reach She came to know Jesus through the work from a Muslim background and another who from slavery to sin, death and the devil—and international women, and meeting up with serve him in ministry at CU and TSCF. people with the good news of Jesus. of ICF 15 years ago as a result of her atheist knew nothing about Jesus at the beginning how to use this freedom to help others some leaders and helping coordinate our Thank you again for your partnership in the of the year. It is amazing and humbling Two further encouragements are our come to know Jesus and grow in him. upcoming Mark Drama events. She has been to see God at work through his word as recent CU Conference on Freedom, helping such an encouragement to the students gospel through Christian Union and TSCF. people meet Jesus and respond in faith and students think through what freedom in The second great encouragement is having and staff. Please continue to pray for Renee Please continue to pray for students and staff Mark Santich repentance. Please continue to pray for the Christ means and how to understand the Renee Posthuma as an intern (Minty) with as she serves with CU this year. Pray too that at UC to come to know Jesus and live lives Canterbury Team Leader faithful witness of CU at Canterbury Uni. freedom Christ has won for us—freedom CU. She has been doing great work with God would continue to raise up people to that glorify him.

18 19 ‘Chiefs region’ grows in unity

At 952m, Mount Te Aroha is the highest peak is connected with TSCF. Each person TSCF conference back in the day. on the Kaimai-Mamaku Range, separating contributes uniquely to the whakapapa As TSCF does nationwide, we are investing the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. On of TSCF’s story. It has been a pleasure to deeply in students through regular disci- a fine day, from Tauranga, one can see the see many grow in faith and maturity over pleship and mentoring relationships across peak silhouetted against the sky on the the past year, and also the development the region. In Hamilton, Nadine Liddle western horizon. On a stunning blue-sky day of TSCF groups’ vibrancy, evangelism and began with TSCF last year as regional staff last year, TSCF students began what we hope discipleship across the Waikato and Bay of worker. Originally from California, and with will become an annual tradition of climbing Plenty—aka “the Chiefs” region of Aotearoa. cross-cultural mission experience in the this peak. The panoramic 360-degree Sophia Tweed is a great example of faith- Spanish-speaking world, Nadine has brought view from the top unifies the two regions, fulness and diligence in helping pioneer infectious enthusiasm for campus evan- enabling one to see both the Waikato and student groups at Toi Ohomai Institute gelism to the Waikato University campus Bay of Plenty—giving students a sense of of Technology in Tauranga. She has been group. She has supplemented this by getting collective identity, perspective, place and involved since 2016, regularly attending to know several of the female student unity. It has been exciting to see the cohe- meetings, sometimes planning and leading leaders over her first year, meeting with them siveness of TSCF groups across these two them, as well as fervently praying for the through regular one-to-one discipleship regions develop in the last year. growth of TSCF’s mission on Bay of Plenty catch-ups. Similarly, associate staff worker Dave Hodgkinson, left, and some students from the Waikato and Bay of Plenty spent a day taking on Mount Te Aroha. Of ultimate importance is the salvation tertiary campuses. After missing Summit Nick Goodwin has continued to meet regu- larly with male student leaders. Journeying and discipleship of every student who 2017 for unavoidable reasons, it was a Waikato University student leadership team term, growing in their faith, confidence in on campus, these have been held during together and encouraging one another is a delight to see her attend Summit 2018 and is developing personal spiritual maturity the gospel and impact. One of these is Joel the campus cultural hour (when there are no key component of adding to a whakapapa continue to explore her hopes of overseas alongside a clearer vision for campus Cheah, who has been a key instigator of the of faith: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person lectures held), attracting up to 50 people. Dave Hodgkinson missionary service. Sophia continues on her mission. This has been really encouraging. In praise and worship student gatherings now sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17). Waikato & Bay of Plenty own family’s whakapapa of inter-genera- the last year, two students have served on being held on campus each quarter. Aimed Amy Harrison is another example of the Team Leader tional TSCF involvement; her parents met at a Through both student and staff efforts, the the leadership team for a second successive at representing a unified Christian witness impact that developing student leaders

20 21 years for some of the sessions. This demon- strates the ongoing story of TSCF’s impact on generations of Christians in Aotearoa.

We have had a tremendously encouraging start to 2019. Some new students have stepped up to facilitate the Wintec group, which is showing signs of fresh life and growth.

We began the year with our first regional camp in several years. Twenty-five of us from Wintec, Toi Ohomai and Waikato University Waikato students and staff worker Nadine Liddle at Summit 2018 in Hamilton. headed away for a weekend of fellowship, fun, teaching and challenge. We studied is making. Amy is a fourth year environ- Across both Waikato University and Toi Paul’s letter to the Ephesians together, Ohomai Institute of Technology campuses, mental engineering student and the current focusing on our unity in Christ, personal president of the Waikato University TSCF students worked together on campus to and corporate holiness, and the invitation From left, Chris Hay, Zoe Ogilvie, James Allaway and Jaden Stokes spend time at the Moeraki Boulders during a Minty retreat. group. She attended the IFES South Pacific give out hot cross buns to fellow students to “live a life worthy of our calling” in Christ Regional Conference in Vanuatu last August, at Easter, as well as hosting guest speakers (Ephesians 4:1). along with 23 other Kiwi students and staff. on the resurrection of Jesus Christ. These One hundred fifty came from across the represent more intentional efforts by our Our student groups across the Waikato South Pacific. Amy has really caught TSCF’s student groups to engage in true witness and Bay of Plenty are growing as missional Minty’s mission stays fresh heartbeat of evangelism and discipleship— with their fellow students on campus. communities, which seek to reach students including the need to integrate her faith TSCF’s 2018 Summit conference was held in for Christ and change students for life. We TSCF has long held a commitment to Minty took a pause in 2017 but 2018 saw it component of Jaden’s year he participated in with her studies. She visited Australia for the the Waikato, providing an opportunity for believe that by doing life together and discipling recent graduates. It was known for resume with Jaden Stokes in Canterbury and the Tim Training Course, where he developed ‘Creation Care’ conference, focusing on stew- local students to get along in good numbers. reaching out in Christ’s love, we will draw a time as the Graduate Intern program and Zoe Ogilvie in Dunedin. Three of the central skills in studying and teaching the Bible. arding creation—a great example of deep About 20 Waikato students attended and it others in to join TSCF’s whakapapa of faith on more recently as the Ministry Internship Year, components of Minty are study, student Zoe took part in a guided study programme thought and undivided life. was a privilege to host TSCF alumni from past the narrow road that leads to life. or Minty. ministry, and salaried work. For the study looking at core doctrines of the Christian faith.

22 23 In the Minty training conference we went anity. Jaden served in Canterbury CU, helping was supervised by Geoff Robson, and his work through a Bible overview, a series on mission, out with the mid-week Bible studies and CU was as a delivery driver. OVERSEAS STAFF NATIONAL BOARD and a series on exiles and ambassadors as a training events. Ruth Hicks (Ecuador) Andrew Becroft Psalm 92:12-15 forms the foundations for Zach Smith (Italy) (Chairperson)

framework for life in secular society. We also had STAFF Zoe took on part-time work as an anatomy Minty and reflects our goal of developing Ben Carswell Caitlin Maryanne Mike Doragh Vicky Chang John Riley Sarah Stark Dennis Fountain

NATIONAL NATIONAL MINTERNS studies in Colossians, Exodus, and Psalms. National Ormiston Wardlaw Systems and Office Financial PA to National (Vice Chairperson) lab demonstrator and as care assistant in a convictions, giftings, and skills in recent Director Chief Operating Communications Projects Officer Administrator Administrator Director p/t Michael Bresler Ben Carswell Officer Manager Zoe supported the leaders of the Christian care home. Both contexts enabled her to stay graduates that will support a lifetime of faithful (Dunedin) (National Director) Renee Posthuma Abbie Butcher Medical Fellowship, met one-to-one with connected in the field of medicine and in service by them in the church and in the (Canterbury) Aimee Mai some of new entrants into the medical school, supervision with James and Jen, she was able world. Information about Minty, including how David Beukes (Lincoln) Bruce Robertson Phillip Luey and led some evangelistic Bible studies with a to work through some of the challenges and to apply for 2020, is online at VICE PRESIDENTS Ronji Tanielu Candy Grice Jeff Lane May Lee Nadine Liddle Max Rideout Geoff Robson Renee Santich med student who was curious about Christi- opportunities of being in the workplace. Jaden www.tscf.org.nz/get-involved. Paul Trebilco (President) Rubee Yee Auckland Auckland Auckland Waikato p/t Wellington Canterbury Canterbury p/t seconded from Andrew Saunders Yvonne Sng OMF Chris Collins Efeso Collins Annelise Bond Jessica Palmer Annelise Chan Jonathan Boston Daniel Sim (Student Coordinators) STAFF WORKERS STAFF Merrilyn Withers Roger Moses “The righteous will flourish like a palm Val Goold Ani Kartikasari Chris Hay Kate Jen Allaway Rosie Sim Simon Sim Lincoln Lincoln McClelland Dunedin p/t Dunedin p/t Dunedin tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; Lincoln planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and Robyn Drake David Ian Reid Matthias Annette Lane Ben Chin David Bruner Hanli Liu Michael Drake green, proclaiming, “The Lord is upright; he is Auckland Hodgkinson Manawatu Loong Auckland Auckland Auckland Auckland Auckland Waikato & BOP Wellington my Rock, and there is no wickedness in him.” Psalm 92:12–15 TEAM LEADERS ASSOCIATE STAFF ASSOCIATE

Mark Santich Tim Hodge James Allaway Kim Shaw Peter Boyd Steve Turner Nick Goodwin Robert Hunt Mei Rideout Canterbury Lincoln & Nelson Dunedin Global Reach Auckland Auckland Waikato Palmerston Wellington Coordinator p/t North 24 25 Thankful for God’s provision Income and expenditure We are again encouraged by God’s gracious As we wrote last year, we are working hard to are moving on to new areas of ministry, we Donations by source provision over the past year. While the finer address changes in our giving base. TSCF has have a more urgent need to increase funding INCOME 2018 2017 detail of our finances have not seen any a great sense of history, which we are hugely over the next year to get new staff started Individuals dramatic change, we are heartened that we grateful for. But in order to continue this well and plan for growth. Donations $1,610,345 $1,608,654 Churches were able to finish 2018 with a small surplus. ministry, we need to actively pray and seek Legacies Would you prayerfully consider joining a new This provided a much-needed buffer as we donors from younger generations so that we Revenue from core activities, events (or not-so-new) staff worker’s support team, $449,732 $350,568 Trusts headed into 2019. January is often a quieter do not solely rely on existing large donors and student communities or donating to the fund for gospel work in Overseas support month in terms of both ministry and income, who have provided so generously over the (UK, Australia, USA) your region? Details are online at so it is a boost to be able to enter the new years. We will continue to share our needs in Total income $2,060,077 $1,959,222 www.tscf.org.nz/give. year with a bit more wind in our sails. our communications, as we continue to trust Donations by purpose God to provide through the generosity of his Thank you once again, our faithful supporters In September, due to generous gifts from Core funds people. and partners in this gospel work of reaching a number of people, we were excited to EXPENDITURE 2018 2017 the campuses of Aotearoa for Christ. We Staff support complete the purchase of land near the We give huge thanks to both the Finance thank God for each one of you, and ask that Core, office and leadership support $279,865 $300,107 Regional Lincoln University campus. We are now Committee and Wellington administration you would continue to pray for us as we Conferences raising funds to build a house we are calling team for working hard together to ensure we continue to boldly proclaim Jesus in this Staff support $1,405,937 $1,432,511 Property “The Well” to serve as an intentional Christian have sound practices, resulting in another satisfactory audit. ever-changing environment. Ngā mihi. community. It will be similar to the houses Regional activities $27,777 $26,450 Expenditure we operate in Dunedin at the Quarters and A number of staff recently finished their You can request a copy of our full accounts Conferences $29,723 $24,787 Wellington at Rongopai, however TSCF will time with TSCF, and some are in the process from John Riley at [email protected]. Core, office & leadership own and run this property. Our prayer is that of joining, so we are in an exciting phase Student communities $227,025 $142,734 Field staff ministry costs this will support the work of the gospel at of ministry. Financially, based on the first Regional activities Lincoln for the next 100 years. You can find Total expenditure $1,970,327 $1,926,589 quarter, we are cautiously optimistic that we Conferences out more about this project at can meet our commitments over the coming Caitlin Ormiston Surplus $89,750 $32,633 Student communities www.tscf.org.nz/plans-for-the-well. months. However, since some long-term staff Chief Operating Officer

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