Hearing God in the silence

This month, Simon Cayley, Advisor to the Wilberforce Foundation, invites us to pause and reflect on the impact of noise in our lives—and how we can rediscover God’s presence in the silence. We also have all the upcoming events and development opportunities for you.

• Reflection – Hearing God in the silence

• Lunch & Learn – Legal “Ask me Anything” with Steven Moe

• Free Trust Deed Review – Legal advice for Wilberforce community members

• Prayer Breakfast – Join us at the Auckland Prayer Breakfast

• Governance Workshops – Future development opportunities and networks

• Events – Good News for Aotearoa gathering

• Scholarships – Christian Leadership Scholarships are closing soon

• On-Demand – Watch our Lunch & Learn on Christian Communication Principles

• Community Reading – Renovaré Book Club highlights

Take a look at what’s on—and join us where you can

Click to see what was included in this edition

Take a look at what’s on—and join us where you can

Click to see what was included in this edition

What’s in the August Newsletter?

This month’s newsletter is packed with opportunities to learn, connect, and be inspired. From thought-provoking articles and leadership training to upcoming events and scholarship opportunities, here’s what’s inside:

• The Lost Art of Reading – Chris Clarke reflects on how books shaped his faith and leadership, and why reading still matters today.

• Register for Lunch & Learn: Christian Communication Principles for our Cultural Moment – with John Watson, Founding Director of Good Mahi.

• Save the date for our September Lunch & Learn: Legal “Ask Me Anything” – with Steven Moe, Partner at Parry Field Lawyers.

• Boardcraft – Governing for Impact – insights from Dr Peter Crow’s governance workshops.

• Save the Date: Good News for Aotearoa 2025 – a national gathering to encourage and equip evangelists and ministry leaders.

• Wilberforce Foundation Christian Leadership Scholarships – applications closing soon.

• Lunch & Learn: Good News – Sowing Seeds of the Gospel in Your Context – recording available now.

• I’ve Been Reading – Chris Clarke shares his top book recommendations for Christian leaders.

Take a look at what’s on—and join us where you can!

🔹 Sign up for our July Lunch and Learn
🔹 Join John Watson in our August Lunch and Learn 
🔹 Get you early bird tickets for the New Wine Festival 2026
🔹 Save the date for 'Good News for Aotearoa'
🔹 Check out the Wilberforce Foundation CEO Networking events
🔹 Learn more in the Ethics in Action webinar series
🔹 Sign up for Hub of Hope's; 'Journeying Alongside" e-learning course

What’s in the July Newsletter?

A Quiet Revival in our Midst? Something is stirring. Few are brave enough to call it revival, but up and down the motu people are telling stories of swelling churches, a renewed interest in bible reading. and especially of young men showing up to church. Read more

What else you will find:

• Lunch & Learn: Sowing seeds of the Gospel in your context, a panel discussion (28 July).

• August Lunch & Learn – Christian Communication Principles for our Cultural Moment with John Watson (29th August)

• CEO Networking Event

• The Christian Women in Governance Network

• Boardcraft – Governing for Impact

• Save the date for Good news for Aotearoa 2025

• The Good news project

Take a look at what’s on—and join us where you can!

🔹 Sign up for our July Lunch and Learn
🔹 Thinking Matters Christian Leaders Luncheons
🔹 Join Karuwhā on a visit to Ihumātao
🔹 Leadership opportunity: National Director
🔹 Enrolments now open
🔹 Matariki Lunch and Learn webinar is available

What’s in the June Newsletter?

In our June update, we reflect on the meaning of Pentecost and the powerful reminder that God’s Spirit is present and working through us to bring renewal in our communities.

Here’s what else you’ll find:

• Upcoming Evangelism Webinar

• CEO Networking Event

• Boardcraft Governance Training

• Leadership Mentoring Programme

• Matariki Resources

• Waimarama House Retreat Bookings –

• What We’re Reading