Christian Youth Unity
Aotearoa-New Zealand’s denominational youth leadership, and affiliates,
have united with belief in a brighter future for NZ Christian youth ministry.
Youth leaders
Please give 5 minutes to fill this survey now
A united goal
Every young person in Aotearoa-New Zealand encountering the love, hope and teachings of Jesus through a conversation with or invitation from a friend.
A survey to measure the starting line
This survey is being lined up for late 2025 to measure the below focus points, with a range of possible national united-church initiatives in view, this gives something to compare to in 2 and 4 years time.
Scale & scope of church youth ministry
The longevity of leaders
Outreach focus
Unity focus
Youth unity focus (schools)
Combined event focus
Thank you!
Survey facilitated by the Shining Lights Trust on behalf of a gathering of the below united youth leaders.
Denominations – alphabetically: Tyler Sant (Alliance Churches), Lorna Gray (Anglican), Jamie & Rebekah Chapman (AOG), Ethan Miller (Baptist), Stuart Grant (C3), (Yet to appoint rep to the discussion group – Catholic), Craig Barrow (CCCNZ), Brodie McDowell (Elim), Ruby Monk (Equippers), (Yet to appoint rep to discussion group – stand-in Michael Lemanu – Methodist), Talya Wilson (New Life), Matt Chamberlin (Presbyterian), Alana LePine (Salvation Army), Ben MacGregor (Vineyard Churches), Stephenie Couch (Wesleyan Methodist).
National youth outreach organisations – alphabetically: Mike Turinski (Alpha NZ), Micah Thompson (Catalyst), Peter Dobbs (Christian camping), Edward Bamford-Bryant (For This City), Dave Mann (Godtalk.nz), Neville Bartley (Scripture Union), Luke Collis (UNASHAMED), Dave Gow (Word of Life). (Affiliate member for strategic input: Aimee Visser, 24-7 YouthWork)
Survey Data:
- Confidentiality: All data will be confidential in line with applicable laws
- Use of email addresses: These are requested singularly in case a further question regarding your own group or city/town is needed to complete data – and unlikely to be used.
- Denominational data and confidentiality: Summaries of totals within denominations will be exported and shared with each denomination – while remaining confidential to each denomination. Within what is exported, the privacy of every individual will be protected – sharing only national summary totals and a list of the many locations participating.