Wilberforce Foundation – December

Last Sunday’s message explored the second coming of Jesus—not through speculation or prediction, but through the lens of watchfulness, readiness, and faithful living. Drawing on Scripture, C.S. Lewis, and personal reflection, it invited our community to consider what we hope Christ might “catch” us doing if He returned today: small, everyday acts of justice, mercy, peace, and creation care. As we close out the year, we extend our gratitude to the many organisations, leaders, and scholars who make up the Wilberforce Community, and we pray that this Christmas brings each of you a fresh encounter with Emmanuel, God with us.

Read more about what events are coming

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

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Wilberforce Foundation – November Update

• Next, the “Good News for Aotearoa” forum is highlighted

• Lunch & Learn webinar by Praxis on integrating care for creation into organisational life.

• A recording is now available of a conversation between Jay Ruka and Chris Clarke

Together, let’s finish the year strong and look forward to an even brighter one ahead for our community.

🔹 Join us for this month’s Lunch & Learn webinar!
🔹 You’re invited: One Heart Auckland – Prayer and Collaboration Forum
🔹 Bringing Jesus back to the Santa Parade 
🔹 Check out the Venn Foundation job opportunity
🔹 Sign up for the Otago University Women in the New Testament and Early Church block course.
🔹 Job opportunity at Youth Alive

Check out all these opportunities to learn, grow, and serve. Discover the exciting events and opportunities ahead

Hopeful Leadership in a Time of Challenge

• Insights from Ian Kuperus – Hearing God in the silence

• Lunch & Learn – Jay Ruka in discussion with Chris Clarke

• Prayer Breakfast – Join us at the Auckland Prayer Breakfast

• H.O.ME - 6-month leadership development programme for couples to explore their vocation

• EVENT – Good News for Aotearoa gathering

• Wilberforce Scholarship Alumni Dinner– A night of celebration

• Lunch and Learn – Watch our Legal "Ask me Anything" with Steven Moe

• What we’re reading – Rev Dr Kaite Marcar gives her recommendations

Check out all these opportunities to learn, grow, and serve. Discover the exciting events and opportunities ahead

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.