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Why we Chose to Sponsor the Children of Magugu, Tanzania.

August 21, 2025

Back in 2005, our church kicked off something truly special. We started sponsoring an entire school in the village of Magugu, Tanzania. Read more to find out why this village

A Message from Ps Kim Burger

August 11, 2025

Be inspired by Ps Kim Burger’s heartfelt update from India, where lives are being transformed through your generosity and the faithful work of Ps Frank and Gladys. Read the full

Reflections from 13-Year-Old Missionary Kester Reufus

August 11, 2025

In April 2025, a team of 18 from City Impact Church travelled to Mexico to share the Gospel, provide medical aid, and connect with our Mexico City Impact family. Their

How to Teach Your Kids About Forgiveness

July 10, 2025

This blog shares simple ways to teach kids about forgiveness, reminding us that we forgive because God forgave us. With real stories and tips, we pray it encourages parents to

Global IMPACT

Come and be part of GLOBAL IMPACT 2026, Friday 10 July – Sunday 12 July. This is more than a conference—it’s an encounter with God that stirs faith, changes lives, and sends people out bold to speak His Word. Join us for three powerful days together.

unpacked: Doctrine teaching sessions

UNPACKED - Apologetics Part 2

23 April 2026

As we continue these nights together, we’re unpacking one of the most important parts of our faith journey:...

UNPACKED - Why Did Jesus Need to Die?

23 April 2026

As we continue these nights together, we’re diving into the doctrine of atonement and why the cross is...

UNPACKED - Essential Doctrines

23 April 2026

As we continue these nights together, we’re unpacking how to approach different beliefs across the Church...

UNPACKED - Apologetics

4 December 2025

As we continue these nights together, we’re diving into apologetics and what it means to confidently...

UNPACKED - Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

6 November 2025

As we continue these nights together, we’re exploring the truths that empower our church. this session...

UNPACKED - Infallibility of Scripture

6 November 2025

In our latest Unpacked session, we explored why the Bible can be fully trusted, from its divine inspiration...

parenting

Trick or Truth? Navigating Halloween as a Christian Family

28 October 2026

How should Christian parents navigate Halloween? Ps Racquel & Joe share their approach to raising...

Parenting Through the Big Talks

3 November 2025

This blog encourages parents to be the first and trusted voice on sensitive topics, grounding conversations...

To Trick or Treat? Talking to Your Kids About Halloween

13 October 2025

This blog shares how our family has approached Halloween. Turning it into an opportunity to talk with...

How to Teach Your Kids About Forgiveness

10 July 2025

This blog shares simple ways to teach kids about forgiveness, reminding us that we forgive because God...

Parenting with Vision

6 June 2025

Having a vision for your child isn’t about controlling their future—it’s about intentionally partnering...

Reading and Resources for Parenting

14 April 2025

Looking for some extra support on your parenting journey? We’ve put together a list of our favourite...

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His Mercies Are New Every Morning

4 June 2024

wrapped around this statement, "your mercies are new every morning.." is God's assurance of His steadfast...

Find Rest In God

27 May 2024

have you ever had a rested body - but still felt like your soul had nothing left to give? ✨ here's some...

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Searching for Purpose

20 November 2023

One of the greatest blessings about being in community with women of all ages and stages of life, is...

Generation to Generation

3 November 2023

There’s no denying that God’s heart for women is for us to flourish. Read the Generation to Generation...

There Is A Time For Every Season

25 September 2023

Isn’t it interesting how God describes our lives to seasons. Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring. ???????????? There’s...

What do you do when your trust is tested?

18 September 2023

Have you ever found yourself asking the question, ‘God what are you doing here? This isn’t going how...

missions

Proud to Support a New Initiative: Child Rescue Thailand

18 September 2025

Meet Child Rescue New Zealand. A Christian-based non-profit bringing hope and freedom in the fight against...

Why we Chose to Sponsor the Children of Magugu, Tanzania.

21 August 2025

Back in 2005, our church kicked off something truly special. We started sponsoring an entire school in...

A Message from Ps Kim Burger

11 August 2025

Be inspired by Ps Kim Burger’s heartfelt update from India, where lives are being transformed through...

Reflections from 13-Year-Old Missionary Kester Reufus

11 August 2025

In April 2025, a team of 18 from City Impact Church travelled to Mexico to share the Gospel, provide...

Reflections on Our Time in Tanzania by Leanie Geldenhuys

17 September 2024

In 2024, a group visited the Joshua School in Magugu, Tanzania, where City Impact Church sponsors over...

A Heartwarming Update: Transformative Stories and Gratitude

12 September 2024

We've seen incredible transformations in the lives of those we support in India. These stories show the...

Reflections on My Trip By Ps Greg Crawford

3 September 2024

In June of 2024 Ps Greg Crawford and Ps Corey Watson visited our Missions Churches in the Philippines...

My Unforgettable Mission Trip to Mexico With Ps Josh Campbell

2 September 2024

In April of 2024 Ps Josh Campbell visited our Missions Churches in Mexico to provide support to the teams...

A Journey of Faith: Celebrating Judah's 13th Birthday in the Philippines

31 August 2024

The 2024 Missions trip to the Philippines was extra special for Andrew and Judah Turner, a father and...

Our Time in Tonga: A Q&A with Ps Matt Forman

31 August 2024

In July of 2024 Ps Matt Forman and Ps Nic Robertson visited our Missions Churches in Tonga to provide...

Philippines Update: Impact, Healing, and Growth

22 August 2024

In early June 2024, a team of 16 spent 10 days supporting our Missions Churches in the Philippines. The...

17 Days of Prayer - Day 11

10 September 2023

We are praying for Pastors Naca and Lakisi - for wisdom and capacity in their church planting for salvations...

17 Days of Prayer - Day 10

9 September 2023

We are praying for health, strength, provision, protection and wisdom for Pastors Havili and Mele, their...

17 Days of Prayer - Day 9

8 September 2023

We are praying for a new church plant in Camino Real and completion of the building projects in Cabo...

17 Days of Prayer - Day 7

6 September 2023

We are praying for the great need for new churches to be planted and for Kids Church facilities to be...

17 Days of Prayer - Day 6

5 September 2023

We are praying for 7 churches in the following places - Tagum City, Agusan Del Norte, Montevista, Laak,...

17 Days of Prayer - Day 5

4 September 2023

We are praying for 56 Mission Churches that have been planted across the three states of Tamil Nadu,...

17 Days of Prayer - Day 4

3 September 2023

We are praying for health and salvation over the orphaned children and provision and funding for the...

Hand Severed but look at him now

8 September 2022

In April, Alfrendo Mundo was in a motorcycle accident. His hand was severed, his leg and other hand broken...

Large Enough to make a Difference, Small Enough to Care

7 September 2022

One of the phrases that you'll often hear around City Impact Church is that we're 'Large enough to make...

Shot 5 Times and Survived

30 August 2022

During a war between two drug Cartels in Mexico, Ramon was shot 5 times, 2 bullets to the head and 3...

Taking the law into his own hands

27 August 2022

In 1996, Ps Frank purchased a piece of land to plant a church on, Hindu radicals have been fighting him...

From Nightclub to Church

27 August 2022

A practical community discipleship program opened the door to turn an ex-nightclub into the building...

Growing up on a Marijuana Plantation

27 August 2022

After witnessing the shooting of his brother; Alex, scared and alone did the only thing he knew to do...

Ebeneza was only 2 when his Father was murdered in front of him…..

27 August 2022

After he saw his Father murdered Ebeneza's mother had no way to support her children. Her choice changed...

From Hopeless to Pastor

23 September 2021

Puniya was born in a staunch Hindu family in the mining town of Kolar Gold Fields. He was a practicing...

Diamonds in the Rough

15 September 2021

Through our donations, heroes of Christianity, Pastors Frank and Gladys are raising up a generation of...

The Power of Technology

15 September 2021

Lead by Pastor Havili, the church in Tonga has become a 'hub' for the community over the past year and...

Miracle in the Mountain

15 September 2021

Our 4 medical clinics have offered practical medical help to over 5000 people. In 2021, in the villages...

Missionaries In Our Backyard

15 September 2021

Agencies within New Zealand call on City Impact Church when help is needed in our communities. New Zealand...

Our Mexico Campus Pastors

15 September 2021

We love supporting our four Mission Campuses in Mexico! We have Pastors Jorge and Yolanda, who pastor...

New Church Building in San Jose

10 September 2021

A dream that started as a picture on Pastors Alex and Yadira’s caravan wall, has almost been fulfilled...

Philippines Kids Church Comes in From the Rain

10 September 2021

Until now, children and leaders have been meeting outside under a tree (come wind, sun, rain...) or in...

600 Saris for 600 Women

9 September 2021

Every year on the 24th of December, Pastor Frank goes out of his way to purchase 600 (yes, you read that...

The Life Changing Power of Stationery

9 September 2021

In the remote Tanzanian village of Magugu, there is a school that is raising generations of children...

ALL BLOGS

Trick or Truth? Navigating Halloween as a Christian Family

28 October 2026

How should Christian parents navigate Halloween? Ps Racquel & Joe share their approach to raising...

Planning a Visit? Here’s What to Expect at our Queenstown Location.

29 April 2026

At City Impact Church Queenstown, our Sunday services are warm, welcoming, and full of life. They’re...

UNPACKED - Apologetics Part 2

23 April 2026

As we continue these nights together, we’re unpacking one of the most important parts of our faith journey:...

UNPACKED - Why Did Jesus Need to Die?

23 April 2026

As we continue these nights together, we’re diving into the doctrine of atonement and why the cross is...

UNPACKED - Essential Doctrines

23 April 2026

As we continue these nights together, we’re unpacking how to approach different beliefs across the Church...

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EVANGELISM SERMON SERIES - It's Harvest Time

31 March 2026

Our Evangelism Sermon Series is designed to help you discover the heart of the Great Commission and grow...

UNPACKED - Apologetics

4 December 2025

As we continue these nights together, we’re diving into apologetics and what it means to confidently...

UNPACKED - Doctrine of the Holy Spirit

6 November 2025

As we continue these nights together, we’re exploring the truths that empower our church. this session...

UNPACKED - Infallibility of Scripture

6 November 2025

In our latest Unpacked session, we explored why the Bible can be fully trusted, from its divine inspiration...

Parenting Through the Big Talks

3 November 2025

This blog encourages parents to be the first and trusted voice on sensitive topics, grounding conversations...

To Trick or Treat? Talking to Your Kids About Halloween

13 October 2025

This blog shares how our family has approached Halloween. Turning it into an opportunity to talk with...

Proud to Support a New Initiative: Child Rescue Thailand

18 September 2025

Meet Child Rescue New Zealand. A Christian-based non-profit bringing hope and freedom in the fight against...

Why we Chose to Sponsor the Children of Magugu, Tanzania.

21 August 2025

Back in 2005, our church kicked off something truly special. We started sponsoring an entire school in...

A Message from Ps Kim Burger

11 August 2025

Be inspired by Ps Kim Burger’s heartfelt update from India, where lives are being transformed through...

Reflections from 13-Year-Old Missionary Kester Reufus

11 August 2025

In April 2025, a team of 18 from City Impact Church travelled to Mexico to share the Gospel, provide...

How to Teach Your Kids About Forgiveness

10 July 2025

This blog shares simple ways to teach kids about forgiveness, reminding us that we forgive because God...

Meet the City Impact Church Invercargill Location Pastors

9 July 2025

We’re so blessed to have Ps Daryl and Roberta Watson leading our City Impact Church Invercargill Campus....

Meet the City Impact Church North Shore Location Pastors

9 July 2025

Ps Greg and Krista lead our North Shore Campus with heart, humour and a deep love for people. Get a glimpse...

Parenting with Vision

6 June 2025

Having a vision for your child isn’t about controlling their future—it’s about intentionally partnering...

Meet the City Impact Church Great South Road Location Pastors

5 June 2025

Meet Ps Tim and Ps Janine Look, campus pastors of City Impact Church’s new Great South Road location....

Tools not Trophies

3 June 2025

Welcome to Part 2 of "As Earth as it is in Heaven," a three-part sermon series on spiritual gifts. In...

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Why Spiritual Gifts Matter

27 May 2025

Welcome to Part 1 of "As Earth as it is in Heaven," a three-part sermon series on spiritual gifts. In...

The Journey of the Great South Road Location

27 May 2025

Discover the incredible story behind our Great South Road campus — a church built by faith, prayer and...

Planning a Visit? Here's What to Expect at our Great South Road Location

22 May 2025

Our Sunday services are full of life, connection and powerful moments with God. We gather each week as...

Reading and Resources for Parenting

14 April 2025

Looking for some extra support on your parenting journey? We’ve put together a list of our favourite...

Bible in a Year Devotional - John 12

8 April 2025

Here’s a devotional on John 12 from our Bible in a Year reading plan to guide you through this passa...

Community Impact Day: Love in Action

3 April 2025

Community Impact is coming up on Saturday, April 5th and stories like Brenda’s remind us why it matters....

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Planning a Visit? Here's What to Expect at our North Canterbury Location.

27 March 2025

Experience heartfelt worship, inspiring messages and a welcoming community at City Impact Church North...

Planning a Visit? Here's What to Expect at our North Shore Location.

19 March 2025

Experience uplifting worship, inspiring messages and a warm community at our Sunday services. We’re here...

Reflections on Our Time in Tanzania by Leanie Geldenhuys

17 September 2024

In 2024, a group visited the Joshua School in Magugu, Tanzania, where City Impact Church sponsors over...

A Heartwarming Update: Transformative Stories and Gratitude

12 September 2024

We've seen incredible transformations in the lives of those we support in India. These stories show the...

Reflections on My Trip By Ps Greg Crawford

3 September 2024

In June of 2024 Ps Greg Crawford and Ps Corey Watson visited our Missions Churches in the Philippines...

My Unforgettable Mission Trip to Mexico With Ps Josh Campbell

2 September 2024

In April of 2024 Ps Josh Campbell visited our Missions Churches in Mexico to provide support to the teams...

A Journey of Faith: Celebrating Judah's 13th Birthday in the Philippines

31 August 2024

The 2024 Missions trip to the Philippines was extra special for Andrew and Judah Turner, a father and...

Our Time in Tonga: A Q&A with Ps Matt Forman

31 August 2024

In July of 2024 Ps Matt Forman and Ps Nic Robertson visited our Missions Churches in Tonga to provide...

Philippines Update: Impact, Healing, and Growth

22 August 2024

In early June 2024, a team of 16 spent 10 days supporting our Missions Churches in the Philippines. The...

Meet the City Impact Church North Canterbury Location Pastors

8 August 2024

Introducing Ps Jonah and Tineke Tuiletufuga, our North Canterbury Location Pastors. In 2020, they felt...

Blankets and PJs: Spreading Warmth Across New Zealand

24 June 2024

At Community Impact Day across the country this May we were able to really “make a difference” to thousands...

Just Do It

19 June 2024

Welcome to part 3 of "WORK IT OUT" a 3-part sermon series on Finances. Read more to see Ps Joe wrapping...

Embracing God's Abundance

14 June 2024

Welcome to "Let The Gains Begin," part 2 of "WORK IT OUT" a 3-part sermon series on Finances. Read more...

7 Principles for Financial Strength

10 June 2024

Welcome to "Strengthen Your Core," part 1 of "WORK IT OUT" a 3-part sermon series on Finances. Read more...

His Mercies Are New Every Morning

4 June 2024

wrapped around this statement, "your mercies are new every morning.." is God's assurance of His steadfast...

Find Rest In God

27 May 2024

have you ever had a rested body - but still felt like your soul had nothing left to give? ✨ here's some...

Easter Family Devotional

13 March 2024

Over seven days, we’ll follow the Easter story, from Jesus’ betrayal through those moments on the cross...

Searching for Purpose

20 November 2023

One of the greatest blessings about being in community with women of all ages and stages of life, is...

Generation to Generation

3 November 2023

There’s no denying that God’s heart for women is for us to flourish. Read the Generation to Generation...

There Is A Time For Every Season

25 September 2023

Isn’t it interesting how God describes our lives to seasons. Summer, Autumn, Winter, Spring. ???????????? There’s...