Leadership with Next Generation Migrants

In this 1-day workshop you will learn insights from a range of Asian and Pasifika church leaders about the unique opportunities and challenges facing 1.5 and 2.0 generation migrants in New Zealand.

Description

Learn insights from a range of Asian and Pasifika church leaders about the unique opportunities and challenges facing 1.5 and 2.0 generation migrants in New Zealand. We explore ways churches can develop cultural understanding and support next generation leaders. 

The content of the day is designed for pastors and leaders of both multi-cultural and migrant church settings.

Learning Outcome
Learn insights from a range of Asian and Pasifika church leaders about the unique opportunities and challenges facing 1.5 and 2.0 generation migrants in New Zealand.

Guest contributors include:
Taulu Schuster is currently working on his PhD, "O a’u, O a’u lava: Faith in a NZ / P.I. Gen-Z world". This research seeks to listen to Pasifika Gen-Z perceptions of the church and faith in NZ. As an Aotearoa-born Pasifika, Taulu has navigated the relationship between his Samoan/Niuean background and the multicultural church he now ministers. His insights will be valuable for our multicultural and Pasifika churches.
 
Dongbin Kim is a Korean born pastor involved a NZ Presbyterian missional expression / church plant in Auckland City. He is also the church Relationship Manager at World Vision New Zealand. His ongoing postgraduate studies have included a focus on “1.5/2.0 generation Asian migrant leadership in the NZ church context”.
 
We will also hear from several leaders within our Baptist family.  The majority of contributors will be of Asian and Pasifika backgrounds, to reflect the proportion of Baptist migrant churches in Auckland.  The content will be applicable to all Baptist church settings.
 
Workshop format will include food, celebration, sharing cultural tea, interactive conversation, with an emphasis on practical application.
 
Contact tim.palmer@northernbaptist.nz to enquire further.
Registrations close 31 March.  
 
Venue

This is an in-person only event being offered in Auckland, 14th April, at Carey Baptist College
Lunch is provided

Presenter 

Tim Palmer is the Kaiārahi Multicultural Ministries leader for the Northern Baptist Association.

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