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Who Is GC3?

The aim of GC3 is to enhance mission involvement within the network of Christian Brethren Churches in New Zealand and around the world.GC3's vision statement is "Effective Mission through every Church"GC3 values strategic, shared faith based mission partnerships, empowered by prayerful dependence on God that proclaims the good news of the Gospel, loves justice, and through activities of rebuilding and renewal restores broken communities.GC3 values culturally appropriate accou...

Giving New Life

Karen and I were married in 1982 and it was one year later in 1983 that we saw the Anastasis, YWAM's first ship, come into Tauranga. We took a tour, heard stories of spreading the gospel around the world, receiving training and extending acts of compassion and mercy to those hurting and we got hooked. Our plan was to leave for just six months, combine some overseas adventure along with receiving Bible training. Well, be careful what you commit to short term! That is how you end up as long term m...