ISMNZ Blog

On the last weekend of November, 25 of us drove over to Marlborough Sounds for a time of fun, friendship, outdoor activities and...

Photo by Pablo Heimplatz on Unsplash Palmerston North Update This morning I was reading Isaiah 60 and was struck by how God calls us to...

Beth and I are grateful for the opportunity to mentor internationals who are eager to minister to their peers. Mentoring leaders for the...

Auckland ‘liberated’ after 120 days. But am I ready for Christmas? Among the frenzy of shopping, dining, and travelling, social...

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash Our new colour coded lives start today! For most, this means some normalcy but to others, this could...

The NZ government has announced that New Zealand will be moving to the new traffic lights system from 3 Dec (Friday). This system gives...

Photo by Nagesh Badu on Unsplash We wanted to make sure you are aware about the Shincheonji cult so you can be alert if your contacts...

Dear ISMNZ Family, We are excited to invite you, as well as your contacts and friends to a Zoom Workshop run by our board member,...

When I left my family in Asia and came to Palmerston North on my own to study for my PhD, it was really a tough time for me. I missed...

A simple evangelistic paper folding object lesson, that requires just a pair of scissors and a rectangular piece of paper. Suitable for...

Our regional camp was an excellent adventure! Although it rained constantly for two days and two nights that did not dampen our spirits ...

My first time hearing of “Jesus” was in middle school, I heard about him from my aunty, but was not interested in believing at all at...

Two sunny days … 550 kms of beautiful Waikato - Bay of Plenty scenery … an overnight stay in Rotorua … only one visit to the hospital … ...

This June, we had the honour of being featured by Run with Good News, an Open Brethren Magazine. The pdf of the magazine can be...

“To my friends in New Zealand. I really miss you guys and I’ve already settled down and started my internship for one week. Following are...

“My biggest reflection for this year is “gratitude”. It has been a very difficult year for everyone. Covid has increased the challenges...

Volunteers are the backbone to ISMNZ’s ministries in Wellington and its many spin-offs. Terry McGrath continues to be the acting...

“Apart from getting a flu jab, coming to a foreign country when I was 18 was probably another bravest thing I have ever done. Many have...

Asian Family Services has released 4 webinars to help you in your journey as an international student. Webinar 1: Supporting Your Mental...

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