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
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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
Meet the City Impact Church Invercargill Location Pastors
July 9, 2025
We’re so blessed to have Ps Daryl and Roberta Watson leading our City Impact Church Invercargill Campus. They bring with them not only years of ministry experience but also deep
Flourish
Flourish is more than just a women’s ministry; it’s a place where women of all ages and backgrounds come together to grow in faith, build strong relationships and be encouraged in every season of life.
Save the date for 16 May as we gather together for a special Flourish event.
unpacked: Doctrine teaching sessions
UNPACKED - Apologetics Part 2
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?
As we continue these nights together, we’re diving into the doctrine of atonement and why the cross is...
UNPACKED - Essential Doctrines
As we continue these nights together, we’re unpacking how to approach different beliefs across the Church...
UNPACKED - Apologetics
As we continue these nights together, we’re diving into apologetics and what it means to confidently...
UNPACKED - Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
As we continue these nights together, we’re exploring the truths that empower our church. this session...
UNPACKED - Infallibility of Scripture
In our latest Unpacked session, we explored why the Bible can be fully trusted, from its divine inspiration...
parenting
Parenting Through the Big Talks
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
This blog shares how our family has approached Halloween. Turning it into an opportunity to talk with...
How to Teach Your Kids About Forgiveness
This blog shares simple ways to teach kids about forgiveness, reminding us that we forgive because God...
Parenting with Vision
Having a vision for your child isn’t about controlling their future—it’s about intentionally partnering...
Reading and Resources for Parenting
Looking for some extra support on your parenting journey? We’ve put together a list of our favourite...
flourish
His Mercies Are New Every Morning
wrapped around this statement, "your mercies are new every morning.." is God's assurance of His steadfast...
Find Rest In God
have you ever had a rested body - but still felt like your soul had nothing left to give? ✨ here's some...
Searching for Purpose
One of the greatest blessings about being in community with women of all ages and stages of life, is...
Generation to Generation
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
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?
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
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.
Back in 2005, our church kicked off something truly special. We started sponsoring an entire school in...
A Message from Ps Kim Burger
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
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
In 2024, a group visited the Joshua School in Magugu, Tanzania, where City Impact Church sponsors over...
A Heartwarming Update: Transformative Stories and Gratitude
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
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
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
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
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
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
We are praying for Pastors Naca and Lakisi - for wisdom and capacity in their church planting for salvations...
17 Days of Prayer - Day 10
We are praying for health, strength, provision, protection and wisdom for Pastors Havili and Mele, their...
17 Days of Prayer - Day 9
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
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
We are praying for 7 churches in the following places - Tagum City, Agusan Del Norte, Montevista, Laak,...
17 Days of Prayer - Day 5
We are praying for 56 Mission Churches that have been planted across the three states of
Tamil Nadu,...
17 Days of Prayer - Day 4
We are praying for health and salvation over the orphaned children and provision and funding for the...
Hand Severed but look at him now
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
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
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
In 1996, Ps Frank purchased a piece of land to plant a church on, Hindu radicals have been fighting him...
From Nightclub to Church
A practical community discipleship program opened the door to turn an ex-nightclub into the building...
Growing up on a Marijuana Plantation
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…..
After he saw his Father murdered Ebeneza's mother had no way to support her children. Her choice changed...
From Hopeless to Pastor
Puniya was born in a staunch Hindu family in the mining town of Kolar Gold Fields. He was a practicing...
Diamonds in the Rough
Through our donations, heroes of Christianity, Pastors Frank and Gladys are raising up a generation of...
The Power of Technology
Lead by Pastor Havili, the church in Tonga has become a 'hub' for the community over the past year and...
Miracle in the Mountain
Our 4 medical clinics have offered practical medical help to over 5000 people. In 2021, in the villages...
Missionaries In Our Backyard
Agencies within New Zealand call on City Impact Church when help is needed in our communities. New Zealand...
Our Mexico Campus Pastors
We love supporting our four Mission Campuses in Mexico! We have Pastors Jorge and Yolanda, who pastor...
New Church Building in San Jose
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
Until now, children and leaders have been meeting outside under a tree (come wind, sun, rain...) or in...
600 Saris for 600 Women
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
In the remote Tanzanian village of Magugu, there is a school that is raising generations of children...
ALL BLOGS
Planning a Visit? Here’s What to Expect at our Queenstown Location.
At City Impact Church Queenstown, our Sunday services are warm, welcoming, and full of life. They’re...
UNPACKED - Apologetics Part 2
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?
As we continue these nights together, we’re diving into the doctrine of atonement and why the cross is...
UNPACKED - Essential Doctrines
As we continue these nights together, we’re unpacking how to approach different beliefs across the Church...
EVANGELISM SERMON SERIES - It's Harvest Time
Our Evangelism Sermon Series is designed to help you discover the heart of the Great Commission and grow...
UNPACKED - Apologetics
As we continue these nights together, we’re diving into apologetics and what it means to confidently...
UNPACKED - Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
As we continue these nights together, we’re exploring the truths that empower our church. this session...
UNPACKED - Infallibility of Scripture
In our latest Unpacked session, we explored why the Bible can be fully trusted, from its divine inspiration...
Parenting Through the Big Talks
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
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
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.
Back in 2005, our church kicked off something truly special. We started sponsoring an entire school in...
A Message from Ps Kim Burger
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
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
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
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
Ps Greg and Krista lead our North Shore Campus with heart, humour and a deep love for people. Get a glimpse...
Parenting with Vision
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
Meet Ps Tim and Ps Janine Look, campus pastors of City Impact Church’s new Great South Road location....
Tools not Trophies
Welcome to Part 2 of "As Earth as it is in Heaven," a three-part sermon series on spiritual gifts. In...
Why Spiritual Gifts Matter
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
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
Our Sunday services are full of life, connection and powerful moments with God. We gather each week as...
Reading and Resources for Parenting
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
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
Community Impact is coming up on Saturday, April 5th and stories like Brenda’s remind us why it matters....
Planning a Visit? Here's What to Expect at our North Canterbury Location.
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.
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
In 2024, a group visited the Joshua School in Magugu, Tanzania, where City Impact Church sponsors over...
A Heartwarming Update: Transformative Stories and Gratitude
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
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
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
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
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
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
Introducing Ps Jonah and Tineke Tuiletufuga, our North Canterbury Location Pastors. In 2020, they felt...
Blankets and PJs: Spreading Warmth Across New Zealand
At Community Impact Day across the country this May we were able to really “make a difference” to thousands...
Just Do It
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
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
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
wrapped around this statement, "your mercies are new every morning.." is God's assurance of His steadfast...
Find Rest In God
have you ever had a rested body - but still felt like your soul had nothing left to give? ✨ here's some...
Easter Family Devotional
Over seven days, we’ll follow the Easter story, from Jesus’ betrayal through those moments on the cross...
Searching for Purpose
One of the greatest blessings about being in community with women of all ages and stages of life, is...
Generation to Generation
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
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?
Have you ever found yourself asking the question, ‘God what are you doing here? This isn’t going how...