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.
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
The late 2025 survey was 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.
The national youth round table involves the following:
Denominations – alphabetically: Tyler Sant (Alliance Churches), Currently in transition (Anglican), Jamie & Rebekah Chapman (AOG), Ethan Miller (Baptist), Stuart Grant (C3), Nick Wilson (Catholic), Ruby Dorfling (CCNZ – Christian Churches NZ), Currently on transition (CCCNZ – Christian Community Churches NZ), Brodie McDowell (Elim), Ruby Monk (Equippers), Luisa Fuimaono (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), Michael Thompson (Catalyst), Peter Dobbs (Christian camping), Edward Bamford-Bryant (For This City), Dave Mann (Godtalk.nz), Neville Bartley (Scripture Union), Micah Thompson (The Send), Luke Collis (UNASHAMED), Dave Gow (Word of Life). (Affiliate member for strategic input: Aimee Visser, 24-7 YouthWork)