Put this in next years plan!

With 40 years of ministry experience this couple travel extensively all over the world, strengthening Christian leaders and local churches.

On Saturday, December 3rd, 2011, they will share with the ACMNZ leaders.  This will be a refreshing time plus time to re-connect with each other.  Open to any on your leadership teams.

Starts at 9:30am with morning tea and 10am the Bishops will speak.  Bring a plate for shared lunch and fellowship!

Greetings to you all in the precious Name of Jesus! Coming up:

CONVENTION 2011 (17th – 20th March)

CRF Central Convention Centre, 2 Tarewa Road, Whangarei

Thursday 7pm: Opening Public Rally

• Guest speaker: Pastor Don Barry, Gateway Christian Centre, Hamilton.

Friday 9am – 12noon: Leadership Training

• Session 1: Pastor Don Barry
• Session 2: Pastor Graham Cruickshank, Whangarei

(Morning tea served between sessions, lunch personal responsibility.)

Friday 4:30pm – 5:30pm: Electives

• Ladies Special
Moderator: Pastor Tui Cruickshank
Speaker: Pastor Glennise Gwyn, Soul Church, Auckland

• Youth Leaders Special
Speaker: Pastor Symon Drake, CRF Central

• Worship Leaders/Technicians Special
Pastor Graham Kelly, Creative Ministries Pastor, CRF Central.

Friday 7pm: Public Rally

• Guest Speaker: Pastor Glennise Gwyn

Saturday 9am – 12noon: Leadership Training

• Session 3: Pastor Don Barry
• Session 4: Pastor Colin Shilston, Gateway Church, Warkworth

(Morning tea served between sessions, lunch personal responsibility.)

Saturday 12:30pm: Maori Elective Special

• Kai and Korero
Moderator: Pastor David Timoti, Dargaville
Speaker: Pastor Te Rangi Allen, West Auckland

(No night meeting, prepare for Sunday.)

Sunday – Final Day Of Convention

• 9:30am: Guest Speaker: Pastor Glennise Gwyn
• 6:30pm: Guest Speaker: Pastor Cleopas Lucas, Tanzania, Africa

Main speakers

Pastor Don Barry’s ministry was well received last year and he is excited about returning this year.

Pastor Glennise Gwyn is the first lady ministry we have had as a main speaker. She has had long years of Christian Ministry. Above all she carries a powerful anointing of the Holy Spirit. Her ministry at CRF’s ladies event last November made huge impact.

Pastor Cleopas Lucas spoke last year. In Tanzania he overseas many local churches. He loves being with us and he will have the privilege of closing the Convention series.

It is understood that some pastors and delegates will need to return to their churches for Sunday services. Some may elect to use the time for personal R&M and up-skilling. Overall more people will attend the Convention series with the Sunday added in.

Registration is free

Offerings will be received on Thursday and Friday evenings. Sunday offerings will be as usual.

Billets

If leaders and delegates attending the Convention need billets, please contact CRF Central in good time so these can be arranged. It is usual for those being billeted to give a koha to your host before leaving.

For those preferring motel accommodation, there are many motels in Whangarei City. Restaurants and fast food outlets are numerous!

Who should attend

As this is ACMNZ’s annual convention, it is different to other special events. It is the time when ACMNZ’s family of leaders and churches make a point of being there to strengthen our relationships, catch up with news and fellowship, and receive R&M if needed of buildup and upskill.

The electives are well supported each year. The Maori elective has been placed on Saturday to assist our Auckland associates to be there.

Our speakers and moderators carry great diversity of experience and gifting and are 10 in total.

Leaders of local churches are encouraged to bring as many as possible from their local church. Anyone in any level of leadership will benefit. This is not a pastor’s-only convention! Youth leaders will gain a lot and get a taste for the bigger picture.

CRF Central as the host church will serve all attending to the best of their ability.

Until Convention time, God’s best,

Graham Cruickshank
National Overseer, ACMNZ
Senior Pastor, CRF Central