NEWS.... We have been invited and are joining the staff at Calvary Chapel Bible Institute NZ in
Rotorua, New Zealand. We will be
supporting the Bible school through various ways including IT, A/V, leading morning devotions, teaching
a class, women’s studies, administration duties, assisting in the kitchen, as well as coming alongside a local church.
We will join the amazing and hardworking team in January as they start
their next semester. We are making a two year commitment and then as the Lord leads, we will follow.
The Vision of CCBI NZ
“And the things that you have heard from
me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach
others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2
The vision of CCBI NZ is to raise up leaders and make disciples, to
raise up young people to have a heart to follow the Lord, and then go out and
do the same—make disciples. The price is
the hearts of men.
“Only one life, ’twill soon be past, only
what’s done for Christ will last.” C.T. Studd
About New Zealand
- There are about five million people that live in this island nation.
- One-third of the population live in Auckland which is on the north island.
- Maori are the people that gave New Zealand the name of the long white cloud.
- There are very few Bible teaching churches. What we saw while visiting was religiosity.
- There are 10 sheep to every person.
How It All Began
In 2012, we began praying for New Zealand after a family had departed for the Bible college there. We spent a few years in prayer and then in
September 2014 we had a two week exploratory trip.
We visited three locations and prayed that the Lord would show us where
He wanted us. One location stood out
amongst the rest… CCBI NZ. After
returning, we continued to pray that the Lord would show us what He wanted us
to do.
God made it clear that He wanted us to go. In October 2015, we were invited to join the
staff of CCBI NZ and we are thrilled for the opportunity to serve the Lord in
this capacity.
One way that God has confirmed that we are to go is found in 2
Corinthians 8:10-12. While Andrew was
seeking guidance from the Lord, this verse made it clear to him that we needed
to move forward with those things which we started a year ago. Thank You, Lord, for being so clear!
There have been so many things that God has used to confirm this
calling. If you would like to hear more
about our story, please review this blog or email us!
A Key Verse for Us
Be kindly affectionate to one another with
brotherly love,
In honor giving preference to one another;
Not lagging in diligence, fervent in
spirit,
Serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope,
patient in tribulation,
Continuing steadfastly in prayer;
distributing to the needs of the saints,
Given to hospitality.
Romans 12:10-13 (NKJV)
It Takes A Village
How you can help: We need prayer,
prayer, and more prayer. We know that we
cannot do this venture and follow the path God has without prayer support from
you! Please consider joining our prayer partners
and contact us if you are interested in receiving our weekly prayer update.
We also need financial support.
Prayerfully consider joining our support team and be an extension of the
body of Christ in New Zealand. We will
need to raise monthly support and would like for you to be a part of that team
too!
We love and appreciate your support through this process and look forward to all that the Lord wants to do!
Contact Information
Andrew and Dawn McBride
4255 S. Buckley Rd, Box 283
Aurora, CO 80013
Email: mcbrideflock@yahoo.com
Kia ora — "Be well/healthy" in Maori
Blessings to you in Christ,
Andrew and Dawn
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