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MOMENTS
DEFINING
ANNUAL REVIEW
annual review 2019
NATIONAL DIRECTOR Ben Carswell | National Director
What are the defining moments of your life? Genesis, we see how the God who created the that define who we are as TSCF. For me, the
He ākonga ki ngā ākonga hei We’ve all had them – those moments with such a world and all there is, gave freedom to his cre- year started at the Urbana Student Missions
ara whakawhiti mō te Karaiti. lasting impact that we remember where we were or ation. Yet, only a little later, the wonderful world Conference in St Louis, Missouri. As the new year
Reaching students for Christ, what we were doing when they happened. becomes a “paradise lost” as we read of Adam dawned, I was with students, colleagues and
changing students for life. and Eve taking the fruit and “the eyes of both of friends from around the world, including Nigel
In late August 1997, as an international student in them were opened” (Genesis 3:7). Humanity and Pollock (TSCF’s previous national director) as the
Editor
the USA, I remember hearing early reports of Princess history were changed forever. leadership baton passed from him to me. This
Bex Allen
Diana being involved in a car crash. On September moment was a reminder of a favourite verse for
Designer 11, 2001, I remember regular television programming The Bible story contains many horrible histories, us both: “The things you have heard me say in
Rachel Hay
being interrupted by news of what at first appeared highlighting the worst of humanity, until Jesus the presence of many witnesses entrust to reli-
Cover to be a tragic plane crash. In February 2011, attending comes – suffering on the cross and rising from able people who will also be qualified to teach
Student
Jessie Tien a conference near Wellington, I remember the audi- the dead, with repentance for the forgiveness of others.” (2 Timothy 2:2)
at Summit 19 ble gasp when we were shown a picture of the earth- sins to be preached in his name to all nations. Our
quake-damaged Cathedral in Christchurch. message is only good news because of the bru- Student ministry is dynamic. It’s always chang-
TSCF’s vision is to help students tal reality of that defining day at Calvary, when ing. Students are not around forever – for most,
in New Zealand become servant There is now another defining moment I’ll never for- Jesus took our sins on himself as the Saviour of they’re with us on campus for three or four years
leaders of character through the get. On a Friday afternoon in March 2019, my wife the world. The significance of the cross is the crux and then they’re gone. And so it is with leader-
transforming gospel of Christ. TSCF is a Jen texted me, “Look at the news.” A few moments of our message: “We preach Christ crucified” (1 ship. We need to be constantly developing, sup-
founding member of the International later I started to read early reports of the Christchurch Corinthians 1:23) until that ultimate defining day, porting and encouraging future generations of
Fellowship of Evangelical Students. mosque shootings. A city that was still getting back when our crucified, risen and coming Saviour leaders. In TSCF, one of the defining moments
on its feet was shattered by unbelievable events and returns. of last year was the appointment of five new
The Annual Review is for those
the shocking reality of death. And yet, as the weeks team leaders, all New Zealanders in their 20s or
who partner with us in our vision and
mission to reach students for Christ. It and months progressed, Christchurch, the Garden For TSCF, as we sought to reach students for 30s, who have come through TSCF in the last 15
reports on what God has accomplished City, began to flourish again. A nation in grief showed Christ with this great message of salvation, our years. They epitomise what God is developing
through TSCF in the previous calendar compassion, care and community. year was also marked by a number of defining through the ministry of TSCF – young people
year, as well as looking to what he is moments. The Christchurch shootings were who are serious about their faith and applying it
building for the future. This work is Over one year on, as I write, the awful impact of the fresh in the memories of students returning to all areas of life, being given opportunities to
made possible by the grace of God COVID-19 global pandemic continues to unfold. to campuses around the country for the new use and grow their leadership skills. Our desire
and the generosity of our partners. There are new defining moments that are changing year. Many of our early student gatherings were is to invest in the whole-life discipleship of stu-
This is a review of the 2019 year. the world as we know it. shaped by a nation grieving and responding dents, growing leaders who will go into all areas
to suffering, as we offered the hope of Christ in of society, taking the good news of Jesus with
TSCF
As Christians, the good news of the Bible that we response to hatred. them.
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high school to campus. We are convinced that (IFES), we have seen the growth of new student
connecting with school leavers and students in groups at Massey University in Wellington, Toi
the early stages of their campus experience can Ohomai in Tauranga and AUT South Campus in
enable greater openness for them to consider Auckland.
the life and claims of Jesus. Through our involve-
ment in running the Student Lounge at Festival We are also part of initiatives to grow student
One and hosting regional TSCF Launch events, mission work around the South Pacific where
we have been able to meet students who could there is currently no IFES ministry. As TSCF, we
become part of TSCF communities around the are proud to be founding members of IFES,
country. We recognise the need for further work which has seen remarkable growth since it was
in developing partnerships to respond to the established in 1947. The quadrennial IFES World
fleeting spiritual curiosity and exploration often Assembly was held in July in South Africa, where
seen in students. over 1,000 representatives from over 170 coun-
tries met amidst various challenges and changes.
One of the exciting ways we have seen students A highlight of the assembly was the affiliation of
intrigued by the message of Jesus has been 13 new student movements, including those in what it meant to be united together in student Dunedin campuses. The investment in develop-
through the “Mark Drama.” Last year students Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. Both of these mission and took significant steps towards this. ing whole-life discipleship in students is bearing
in Christchurch, Lincoln and Tauranga joined movements were established with the ongoing fruit. We are keen to see “The Well” – a new com-
with other local Christians to perform the story help and investment of various TSCFers, among TSCF’s commitment to Global Reach is more munity – develop in Lincoln, and are working
of Jesus from Mark’s gospel. As they communi- others. We give thanks to God for this growth. than our commitment to IFES. The appointment towards this being a significant addition to TSCF
cated the gospel narrative, we saw both students (At our annual Staff Training Conference, it was of Kim Shaw as Global Reach Coordinator came ministry in the coming years.
performing and watching the drama encoun- a delight to have several staff from around the from a desire to develop a global perspective
ter Jesus afresh. It has also been exciting to see South Pacific join us for training led by Paul in TSCF students. Kim’s story is of being shaped The last year was full and significant for our min-
Christian students exploring a passion for evan- Windsor, from Langham Preaching.) as a student, serving God globally as a graduate istry. In her seminal work The Defining Decade, Dr
gelism, inviting unbelieving friends and peers and now giving a renewed focus in this area to Meg Jay argues that our twenty-something years
to open the Bible, study it for themselves, and The year of 2019 was both challenging and students and staff. This focus was sharpened as are the most life-changing period for us as adults.
respond to its message. encouraging for IFES. TSCF’s Chris Collins stepped Bishop Steve Maina spoke at our national confer- She writes, “Too many men and women squan-
Ben Carswell speaks to Auckland students at Launch in March
down as Board Chair after many years of active ence, Summit, where our theme was “From the der the most transformative years of their adult
Across Aotearoa there are still a number of cam- involvement, and after 12 years Daniel Bourdanné Ends of the Earth,” and students were challenged lives, only to pay the price in decades to come.”
puses without an established TSCF student wit- finished as General Secretary. Following a lengthy to be involved in God’s mission around the world. Our hope and prayer is that students experience
ness; these are primarily polytechnic campuses. recruitment process, the proposed successor Later in the year, two groups of students were the defining moment of life as they encounter
Despite it being more difficult to build a group withdrew his nomination prior to the gathering. able to join our Global Reach Journeys to Fiji and Jesus’ question, ”Who do you say I am?” And our
in these places, we retain a desire and commit- As we met on the African continent so often Nepal. These experiences are some of the defin- commitment to those who follow Jesus is sup-
ment to see a thriving student witness on every marked by division and disunity, there was a clear ing moments in the discipleship of students. porting ongoing transforming encounters with
campus in the country. Through the support sense of this being a defining moment in the his- him during this critical time of life. Thank you for
annual review 2019
of the Breaking New Ground initiative of the tory of IFES. We experienced a tangible sense of Our residential communities continue, with stu- your partnership in these defining moments of
International Fellowship of Evangelical Students God’s presence with us, as we worked through dents living in housing close to Wellington and student mission and ministry!
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AUCKLAND
“The biggest barrier [to reaching whilst carrying a bag filled with
students for Christ] would have snacks. She asked, ‘Where are you
been my own lack of familiar- going with all of that?!’ I replied
ity with evangelism – it was not that we were having a Bible study
something I practiced regularly. at 1pm. There was a pause, I had
Reading the Bible with TSCF no idea what was going on inside
Robyn Drake started to change my perspective her head but she later told me
Team Leader and habits during 2019.” Kathryn, that she couldn’t believe that God
a student at AUT, expresses some- would try to reach her at university.
thing that was true for many stu- We now get to study God’s Word
dents who joined Auckland TSCF together!”
groups in 2019.
One place that growth in convic-
Growing in conviction about the tion was particularly evident was
calling we have to be “true wit- during the mission week at the that prayer in my first conversation at the stall! non-Christians don’t engage with faith conver-
nesses” on campus is a theme of University of Auckland in August. I started talking to an international student sations. But as Holly identifies, there’s an addi-
students’ reflections on the year. Our new staff worker, Candy Grice, from China – she had heard of some Christian tional factor in the sprawling city of Auckland,
Fellow AUT student Mel reflects, worked tirelessly to provide evan- ideas (e.g. God, Jesus, the Bible) but didn’t where 110,000 students study: “With an indi-
“As I progress through my stud- gelism training to 40 students in really understand how they fit together. I had vidualistic campus culture and many students
ies I think of my peers who I’ve the lead-up to it. While handing the privilege of watching her eyes light up as I not going through university with a set cohort
spent the last several years get- out over 500 cups of free hot choc- explained what the Bible is and the gospel that of students, relational evangelism and oppor-
ting to know. Relationships have olate on two different campuses, it proclaims, and after several “ohhhh” moments tunities to share life with the gospel took great
been built, trust has been earned students sought to initiate gospel she said, ‘It’s easy for me to understand what energy to start and sustain. The biggest barrier
and yet our conversations often conversations with friends and you’re telling me, but I don’t really know what to was not conforming to the insular university
centred around university life or strangers by asking if they thought do with it.’ I’m always nervous asking someone culture, instead holding fast to God’s Word
concepts we are grappling with. the human story is more hopeful whether they would consider reading the Bible and allowing it to encourage and energise us
I’ve assumed that their response or hopeless. but I asked and she said yes!” Annelise’s story is to have difficult, awkward and confronting
to the gospel would be one of University of Auckland welcome event
just one of many from that week, and wonder- conversations.“
apathy. The truth is, my peers Annelise shares this experience: fully we know of at least one student who has
have been more open to hearing “I had been praying that God become a Christian. Regularly meeting to study the Bible was the
than I have given them credit for. would open one door to follow up main activity for all the groups, often with fur-
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I bumped into Lu near the carpark and he was so faithful answering Apathy continues to be a frequent reason ther opportunities to ask and discuss questions
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AUCKLAND contains 1/3 of NZ’s
tertiary students – approximately
110,000 students across 15 campuses.
Of the 110,000 students, 20% are international students.
Of the 20% international students, 48% are from China.
50000
of faith, life and God. We’ve seen how important continues to be particularly difficult to reach stu-
these studies can be for students who have dents at the polytechs. The challenges highlight
some sort of Christian background to explore the need for more staff in the city, home to a third 40000
the Christian faith outside the context of their of New Zealand’s tertiary students. We joyfully
family or home church, ask questions and welcomed Gareth Jones and Bena Tanielu as 30000
wrestle with doubt. Some of the most eager associate staff, as well as Candy, but we were sad
evangelists this year are those with a Christian to see May Lee and Ben Chin move on. However,
20000
background who weren’t trusting in Christ God has been faithful and there are many more
when they started uni, one of whom is Andrew: stories to tell of him at work on every campus
“I saw God working dramatically in my life and it in small but significant ways through camps, 10000
5900 students are in
was a pleasure to have Veritas: Christians at Law “Q&A” panels, English conversation classes, Bible
School welcome me into their flock. Law school studies and even Google search algorithms!
0
can be relatively harsh at times, and this refuge halls of residence.
of students who cared more about God’s will World Student Day University of Auckland gathering
than grades, and loving each other than legal WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART Institutions
networking, has transformed my uni experience OF STUDENT MISSION IN University of Auckland
for the better.” AUCKLAND? Auckland Institute of Technology Ethnicity
Not all groups thrived though, with some limp- If you’re interested in joining our staff team in Unitec
European
ing to the end of the year discouraged. And it Auckland or elsewhere in New Zealand, please Manukau Institute of Technology Asian
contact personnel@tscf.org.nz. Massey Auckland Pasifika
Other
These figures have been compiled from multiple sources and in some
cases are approximate estimates given limited information available.
Māori
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with him. Pablo made a commitment to follow said, “That was so good. Action-packed. Great,
Jesus the night before he flew home to Spain. great acting. Clear message of salvation –
Providentially, his flight was delayed 24 hours, Thanks so much!”
allowing him to attend one final TSCF gathering.
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology remains
TSCF has been running the Alpha course on the largest tertiary campus in Tauranga. The
the Waikato University campus for three years. Christian Fellowship has had a faithful group
We challenged TSCF students to intentionally of students meeting regularly and engaging
invite non-Christian students to the most recent students at Orientation and Market Day stalls
course, and were really pleased that over 20 on campus. After four years of pioneering we
non-Christian students attended the course as sense we are in a new phase, and look to God to
a result. Yi attended Alpha at the invitation of draw more students and increase the impact on
Grace, a previous TSCF student leader. Mid-way campus. We continue to pray for resourcing and
WAIKATO & BOP
through the course Yi made a commitment to church partnerships to develop a student group
follow Jesus. We praise God that True Witness is at the Rotorua campus.
bearing fruit. Join with us in praying that Pablo
and Yi – and all Christian students – would grow Through students like Pablo and Yi, we’ve seen
to maturity in the Lord. that Global Reach can begin in New Zealand.
International students have joined our groups
The last year has been one of have steadily drawn more stu- In Tauranga, the new Waikato University cam- and met Jesus whilst studying here. The poten-
encouraging growth for the dents. Local staff workers Nadine pus opened in 2019, bringing a dedicated uni- tial for God to use them strategically now and
Waikato and Bay of Plenty TSCF Liddle and Nick Goodwin continue versity campus to the heart of the CBD. Tamrah when they return home fills us with immense
student groups. In the midst of a to foster and model evangelism Hare is a key student leader who has helped pio- hope. Over summer, two of our Hamilton-
changing world we’ve sought to and discipleship. We’ve also been neer the TSCF group on this new campus. She based students headed to Nepal on one of our
remain steadfast in our mission to more intentional about training naturally befriends students and dialogues with Global Reach Journeys, to explore mission in a
Dave Hodgkinson reach students for Christ, by devel- student leaders. Through all this people about faith and the gospel. cross-cultural context.
Team Leader oping regular rhythms of meeting we’ve seen students come to faith
together, enabling students to in Jesus and grow in their relation- A highlight for our Tauranga students was the In a changing and uncertain world our TSCF
connect, to belong and to grow. ship with the Lord! Mark Drama. Over three nights the students and groups want to point students towards Jesus.
We continue to see Jesus change local church youth acted out Mark’s gospel to We are convinced that Jesus remains the light of
students’ lives as they deepen their Pablo is a Spanish student Nadine over 350 people – with the final performance and hope for this world. We pray the gospel will
relationship with him. easily connected with, having pre- being held on the new campus. This challenged bear fruit in students as they proclaim Jesus in
viously worked in student ministry students to step out in faith by acting in it and word and deed, on campus and wherever they
Waikato & Bay of Plenty camp
Our Wednesday evening meetings in Spain. After several conversa- inviting their peers to come and watch. The go, throughout the rest of their lives.
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at Waikato University in Hamilton tions, Nadine shared the gospel feedback was incredibly positive – one viewer
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MANAWATŪ
The beginning of the 2019 year ran combined with the Wellington MUCF and OCF part-time. The groups had to campus seems to be our capacity to identify
at its usual crazy pace at Massey in group for a fantastic Easter Camp. adjust to my arrival as new staff worker, and and train mature Christian student leaders.
Palmerston North. We had to say As always, the OCF Friday night significant time was spent visioning, planning,
goodbye to some excellent stu- dinner and Bible study continued. praying and simply getting to know each other. For this reason, we’ve launched a joint Training
dent leaders at the end of 2018, Hub for MUCF and OCF students during the
but our new leaders did a great job I took over as the Manawatū team On top of this, MUCF combined its Bible study common Wednesday lunch break at Massey;
Scott Mackay of picking up where they left off. leader in July 2019, continuing the and Waffles Outreach into one evening. OCF had there is plenty of potential here to identify and
Team Leader great work and spiritual invest- an almost entirely new committee, and experi- encourage new leaders. We look forward to see-
The Massey University Christian ment of Ian Reid, and Mark Grace enced significant change again in September at ing how this develops in the coming year, and
Fellowship (MUCF) continued to before him. The second semester the AGM when some of the more experienced to keep building on the relationship founda-
meet on Thursday nights for Bible was a whirlwind of change for the members moved on. tions laid in 2019.
studies, led by the students, and groups at Massey. Earlier in the
continued their Waffle Outreach year, Ian had moved into a new role I continue to be amazed by the amount of gos-
on Tuesday nights. The Overseas as pastor of a local Presbyterian pel opportunities there are on New Zealand’s
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Christian Fellowship (OCF) church, and continued to support university campuses. The limiting factor on
MUCF welcome event
New halls CF group
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WELLINGTON
Praise and spiritual backgrounds has
The year that’s been has given us been a highlight. Much of this
many opportunities to give thanks ministry’s growth can be credited
to God. At Victoria University, in the to Max and Mei Rideout as leaders.
second trimester of 2019, Christian
Fellowship launched missional We ran a student leadership con-
Matthias Loong groups. These are small groups in ference called “Refuel” for both
Team Leader which students learn about what the Vic and Massey student com-
the gospel is, and how to share mittees at the end of 2019. Refuel
it in a way that makes sense to a was themed around the marks of
secular culture. It was encouraging Christian leadership. During the
to see the students grow in their day, we looked at what 1 Timothy There have been fewer new students joining three Vic university campuses. Each group func-
conviction of the gospel, and to and Titus had to say about the sub- our Thursday night Bible study group. We can tions as a Bible study, and being based at each
engage their unbelieving friends ject. Once again, it was encourag- certainly rejoice over those who have come of the campuses provides more opportunities
in conversation. ing to see the students’ convictions along and are being edified by God’s Word. Staff for students to be involved.
shaped by God’s Word. and student leaders will continue to explore
There were six students who how we can better reach new students (to both Max and Mei have begun an international
graduated from their courses. It Pause TSCF and university) for Christ. friendship club. This pre-evangelistic initiative
was a joy to see them finish well. The past year has also given us connects non-Christians with Christians, which
Although they are sorely missed, opportunities to learn and reas- Our intentional community, Rongopai, con- then leads to an evangelistic Bible study group.
and also represented the majority sess. Campus outreach, in terms tinues, and is made up of both Kiwi and inter- Attendance has been positive so far.
of Vic Christian Fellowship, thanks of public events, has been a chal- national students. A ministry space such as
be to God for their involvement lenge. We tried out the Story this brings challenges of fostering a culture of Prayer
with the group over the years. Project in the Vic Hub, displaying a spiritual formation and relational connection Student groups are small in Wellington. But our
mural of Bible stories in the hope within the flat. But it also brings opportunities God is big. And the gospel of the Lord Jesus
NewsWatch, a group that helps of encouraging spiritual conver- for ministry and growth. Christ will go forth convicting people of their sin
international students improve sations with non-Christians. Sadly, and bringing re-birth and renewal by the Holy
their English by discussing televi- there was little engagement from Potential Spirit. Let’s pray for God to move in this way.
sion news stories, has been well-at- non-Christians overall (which was There are encouraging ministry initiatives to
tended as usual. Engagement with different to what those in other share. Christian Fellowship now has three day-
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students from a variety of cultural regions experienced). time community groups based at each of the
Vic CF Launch event
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failure of a ministry by its immediate, measura- The year was tragically marked by the March 15
ble, observable impact. It might be a talk or a terrorist attack, an event that had a deep impact
Bible study, a one-off event like a conference, or on the city and on many individuals, forcing stu-
an annual assessment of a church or other min- dents to ask hard questions and throwing many
istry. We ask questions like: How many people early plans into chaos.
came? Whose lives were changed? How were
they changed? When were they changed? We ended the year with the appointment of the
largest student executive in many years – nine
Don’t get me wrong: those are good and right students with diverse gifts and passions, keen
questions to ask – up to a point. But what if we to see the gospel grow and bear fruit in one
put a different kind of question in first place: another’s lives – not to mention other student
Were people given a biblical, Christ-centred leaders who have stepped up to teach the Bible,
picture of God? Does this picture of God have organise events, and serve one another. We’re
CANTERBURY
the power to change people’s lives not only for especially thankful for the wonderful ministry of
tomorrow, but also for whatever comes their Renee Posthuma, our 2019 mintern.
way 10 years from now, 20 years from now, or 50
years from now? In all that we do, our prayer is that God will use
TSCF to change students – not for the next
All this is to say that summarising the ministry of month or year, but for life. “[Jesus] is the one we
About twenty years ago, I attended helped by those talks, but he – Christian Union is no easy prospect. proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone
a large Christian conference entering with the expectation of with all wisdom, so that we may present every-
overseas with a group of young immediate “application” – left dis- The bread and butter of our ministry has been one fully mature in Christ.” (Colossians 1:28)
adults. As we left, I had the sense appointed. What had happened? the same for many years: lots of one-to-one
that many of us had been deeply Bible reading; Wednesday night “Life Groups” This is not the work of a one-to-one, a Bible
affected by the weekend’s Bible And what does this have to do where students cram into a staff member’s study, a conference, a semester, or a year; it’s
Geoff Robson teaching. So I was surprised when with an annual review of TSCF’s home for a meal and Bible study; weekly prayer the work of a lifetime. We hope to have faith-
Staff Worker I asked my friend how he’d found ministry at Canterbury? meetings; evangelistic groups like “Christianity fully played our part in serving the students that
the talks and he gave this tepid Explored” and larger events to reach the wider God brought across our path in 2019. And we
response: “They were okay. He Over the years, as I’ve learned more campus; an array of conferences and weekends ask you to pray with us that the Christ-centred
taught me things about God, but about the nature of gospel minis- away; small groups, training events, or reading picture of God that we sought to put before
he didn’t really tell me what to do.” try, I’ve come to believe that many groups on campus. This says nothing of the them will remain in their hearts and minds and
Christians, when asked to measure informal ministry that we love to see students see them transformed for life, to the glory and
I can’t remember how I responded the “success” of a ministry, fall into exercising among one another and among praise of God.
in the moment, but his comment a version of the trap that ensnared non-Christian friends.
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stuck with me. So many of us were my friend: we judge the success or
Canterbury CU
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LINCOLN
“May the God of hope fill you with Christian, continuing to read the
all joy and peace as you trust in Bible with another Lincoln student
him, so that you may overflow with and grow in her knowledge and
hope by the power of the Holy love of Jesus.
Spirit.” This verse, Romans 15:13,
was printed on TSCF wristbands On March 15, early in the univer-
Kate McClelland for students across New Zealand sity year, a terrible attack occurred
Team Leader last year. As I reflect upon it, I am at two mosques in Christchurch.
filled with great joy at all God has Sadly, 51 people were killed,
done in 2019, and with great hope including four Lincoln University
in all he will do in the future. The students and a lecturer. In the
following stories hold a mixture of midst of such extreme tragedy and postdoctoral researcher Jennifer Bufford. THE WELL PROJECT
delight, challenge and sorrow, yet God was at work in many small It’s been encouraging to see this group grow in We’re grateful to God for the progress and
each is filled with the hope of the acts of kindness in the days that fol- their faith and relationship with Jesus. development of The Well. In September 2018,
gospel. lowed. Students gathered to pray TSCF purchased a section of land directly
together, cups of tea and conver- TSCF has had a long and growing relationship opposite Lincoln University, seeking to have a
The annual Lincoln CF camp is sations were shared and Christian with our sister movement in Fiji, Pacific Students purpose-built dwelling for student mission for
a highlight of our calendar. Held students offered to gather out- for Christ (PSFC). At the end of the university the long haul. The Well is named after the story
early in the year, it brings together side the Musalla (Muslim meeting year, six students, including Lincolnites, along in John 4 of an unnamed woman’s encounter
students from different year levels room) on campus every Friday with staff worker Chris Hay and mintern Michael with Jesus by a well (and because the site is on
to have fun, build friendships and during midday prayers as a sign of Bresler went to Suva, Fiji for a TSCF Global Reach Springs Road!). Our hope is for it to be a resi-
learn from God’s Word. A third of support for a grieving community. Journey to continue this partnership. The team dential missional community encouraging such
the group who joined us for the Our God of hope is at work. from campuses across New Zealand came away encounters with Jesus, Undivided Life amongst
weekend were not Christians, and encouraged by the partnership in the gospel students, and opportunities for True Witness
through our topic of True Witness Under God’s good hand the post- with our brothers and sisters in Fiji, and the through hospitality, evangelism and building
heard stories of Jesus and opened graduate group has flourished shared vision of building the kingdom of God. community. We’re excited to see this venture
the Bible for the first time. Joanna,* during the year. One of TSCF’s aims continue, and ultimately be life-changing for
a student from China, was one is Deep Thought, encouraging stu- For all God has done and continues to do, we generations to come. Planning and fundraising
of these students hearing about dents to engage deeply in both life give him praise! Thank you for your partnership is ongoing. Thank you to all who have donated
Jesus for the first time. She came and God’s Word. A fruit of this has in together reaching students with the gospel to make this project possible.
away from camp excited to know been the Alpha course led by asso- of Christ across Aotearoa, including at Lincoln See page 26 for more information on The Well
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more and has since become a ciate staff worker Ani Kartikasari University. Project.
Lincoln CF barbeque
* Name has been changed for privacy.
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One of the interesting things In terms of evangelism and True
about change is how it creates Witness, a new initiative this year
space for the new. The changes was the production of the Mark
we have seen in Otago over the Drama in Dunedin. Over the
last year have brought both new course of three days, we shared
opportunities and new challenges the story of Jesus’ life, death and
Simon Sim for student ministry on campus. resurrection with almost 200 peo-
Team Leader ple, and extended the invitation to
We saw significant changes to each person to read Mark’s gospel
the shape of our staff team. We and consider the story of Jesus for
welcomed Michael Bresler to the themselves. The Mark Drama also
Otago team as a ministry intern. had an impact on those in the cast. “called to care,” and how faith changes their per- sharing our stories and listening to one another
Michael has been part of TSCF as a One of the students said of her spective on work. “Probably the most valuable – the good, the bad, and the difficult. It was a
student, a leader, and a student rep experience: “The whole experience thing I came away with was the comprehension reminder of how God uses community, the
on the Board. With his heart for the really emphasised how important that it is totally possible to be a Christian in the sharing of life together, in all its good and bad,
gospel and cross-cultural mission, it is to share, experience, and live medical world!! And that I’m not the only one.” to transform us.
Michael has been a blessing to the the gospel with other people... – Sally (nursing student)
work in Dunedin. Seeing the life and death of Jesus Another change is on the horizon for Dunedin’s
play out in a drama reminded me It has also been a year of changing students intentional community. In 2020, we will be mov-
We said farewell to James and Jen again how extraordinary he is, and through discipleship in intentional commu- ing to a new location, closer to the university
Allaway in July. For the last eight why I believe in him in the first nity. “The Quarters” continued, with 27 students campus. The community is called the “Harbour
years, the Allaways have been place.” and staff living together across four houses, Light Base.” We are excited to see how this move
instrumental in growing the work seeking to live out our faith in gospel-centred will bring new opportunities for mission, hospi-
of TSCF in Dunedin. They have We also work with several sub- community and mission, and guided by shared tality and gospel witness.
helped to change many of the ject-based student groups, with commitments to hospitality, shared meals and
students for life through their work most of them from the healthcare spiritual practices. We are thankful for the stu- As we look to the new year, there will be more
and ministry, particularly through disciplines (medicine, dentistry, dents we get to share life with, and being able changes to come in student ministry; these
their pioneering of subject-based pharmacy, nursing & physiother- to walk with them on their journeys of faith. will bring new opportunities and challenges.
groups and intentional commu- apy). In March, students from Despite the changing nature of student minis-
nity. As I take over as team leader all these groups gathered for a We ended the year with a weekend retreat – a try, we can be confident in the unchanging mis-
in Dunedin, I am thankful for the 24-hour retreat, exploring what it time of fellowship, celebration and reflection sion of God and his constant presence with us.
annual review 2019
Residents of The Quarters
Allaways’ leadership and legacy. means to be a Christian student for what God has been doing. We spent time
20 21GLOBAL
REACH GLOBAL REACH
Kim Shaw | Global Reach Coordinator MINTY MINTY
Chris Hay | Minty Team Leader
The gospel for the nations is the heartbeat of in small groups around the country. We live in a rapidly changing world. A review of the interns was given an opportunity to reflect
God’s great love for the world, and his mission to just the last year shows that times are changing. on and share about their internship year: What
see people of all nations in his kingdom. In the Developing greater partnership with New However, through all of this we have a hope had they learnt, what were they challenged by,
past year I have been privileged to provide lead- Zealand mission agencies has been a key part we can be assured of: God is good, Christ will what was great, what was hard? Having been
ership in this area of Global Reach, and to see staff of my role. It has been a privilege to korero with return, and in him our future is certain. These involved with them for the year and seeing their
and students be challenged by exploring oppor- organisational leaders about the challenge of truths we find in scripture are especially rich and highs and lows, it was encouraging hearing
tunities to serve God among the nations. mobilising younger generations towards life-long vital for us today. their reflections. It particularly encouraged me
commitment to mission. There is great scope for that for each of these interns one of the main
For Summit 2019 Bishop Steve Maina, our key- these partnerships to grow a committed group of Speaking of change, I took on a new role with lessons learned was that God is faithful and we
note speaker, taught from Acts on key principles young Kiwis, passionate about Global Reach. TSCF in July 2019 as Minty Team Leader, over- can trust him. I pray that this journey of building
of mission from stories of the early church. We seeing the TSCF Ministry Internship Year. I am trust and faith in God will continue for them.
held a missions café night and missions expo to Twelve students joined our Global Reach Journeys a firm believer in the TSCF internship, having
expose students to local and overseas opportu- to Fiji and Nepal, where they spent time with IFES been a graduate of the programme myself. The In 2020 we have no interns. This provides an
nities, and to help them consider how God could staff and students and engaged with Christians vision for Minty is based on Psalm 92:12–15: opportunity to thoroughly review the intern-
use their skills, passions and story of faith around who were actively serving God and making a to encourage interns to flourish, to seek God’s ship and all its components – to go back to
the world. We interspersed the expo with prayer difference in their communities. The journeys kingdom first and to produce fruit for him, not the vision of the TSCF Ministry Internship Year,
for South Pacific IFES countries and those where focused on exposure to God’s work and under- just for a year, but for a lifetime, as the verse says, to consider whether we are succeeding in our
we have staff serving – Ecuador (Ruth Hicks) and standing ways to pray for the local students and “Still bearing fruit into old age.” And not just in vision and how can we improve.
Italy (Zach Smith). wider community, and seeing ways our students vocational ministry, but in all fields – journalism,
could potentially serve overseas in the future. This politics, farming, accounting, car sales. Our hope It is a real joy to be involved in student ministry,
During Summit week, a delegation of TSCF staff was a significant learning experience and the stu- is that there would be Minty graduates spread and even more so to be part of Minty. We do
and students attended the IFES World Assembly. dents returned with a greater sense of commit- throughout New Zealand, and even around the not know what tomorrow will bring, but Lord
This was a fantastic opportunity to gain a greater ment to living with gospel-driven priorities. globe, who are gripped with the gospel and the willing I look forward to more students coming
sense of the worldwide movement, and for stu- conviction of seeking and serving the Lord for a through the Minty program, being gripped with
dents to grow in their commitment to God’s heart We celebrate being part of a worldwide fellow- lifetime, no matter where or what that looks like. the glory of God, treasuring the work of Christ
for the nations. ship, but it is a challenge to help our students feel and being released out into the world to seek
part of this when their world revolves around their When I started the new role it was the middle of and serve his kingdom.
At a regional level, students in Otago and Waikato own campus. We hope that as our students con- the year for our three interns Renee, David and
gathered to learn about cross-cultural communi- nect with those of other IFES groups Michael. It was a real privilege to be involved in
cation as a tool to build relationships with their around the world, they can be the their lives, to see them grow, be challenged, be
international peers. Global Reach was also inte- bridge and catalyst for increased pruned. A particular encouragement came in
annual review 2019
grated as a theme for prayer and Bible discussion prayer and global connection. the final retreat we had at Lake Ohau. Each of
22 23FINANCE FINANCIAL UPDATE
Caitlin Ormiston | Chief Operating Officer
In last year’s Annual Review I asked for prayer Tahu, the developer, has provisionally approved
that we would “continue to boldly proclaim plans. The next phase is to develop the plans
Jesus in this ever-changing environment.” At and put them out to tender with builders so
that time, I had no idea of the context I would that the TSCF Board can make an informed deci-
be writing to you from one year later. And yet, as sion about proceeding. We hope to make this
I reflect on the financial position of TSCF in 2019 even more of a focus in 2020–2021, as we look
I give thanks to God for his continued gracious to secure funding to bring the building to frui-
provision. The 2019 year brought a number of tion and see our vision realised: having a space
changes for TSCF, with a new national director for students to live as an intentional witnessing
in Ben Carswell, five new team leaders around community for many years to come. If you’d like
the regions, and the launch of our Global Reach to be involved in the next decades of student
Journeys. We also had the opportunity to send mission in Lincoln, to know more or to make a
four staff and four students to the IFES quad- donation, our Project Lead Tim Hodge would
rennial World Assembly in South Africa. These love to hear from you (tim@tscf.org.nz).
events were a great encouragement, but they that through this pandemic more people are A MESSAGE FROM THE
also brought additional financial challenges I sincerely thank the Board, Finance Committee, wrestling with matters of life and faith, and so
NATIONAL DIRECTOR
above our core focus of seeing students in New and administrative teams for their hard work in our mission is as relevant today as it was in the
Zealand reached for Christ. It is a huge credit to ensuring we have sound practices, and con- months before COVID-19. I want to express my For over 84 years, God has faithfully provided to
you, our partners, that we have been able to tinue to invest in the long-term sustainability of thanks on behalf of TSCF for your faithful part- enable student mission on the campuses of NZ.
achieve these things over the past year, and we TSCF, under God’s good hand. In particular, this nership, and ask that you might prayerfully con- While much of the finance given assists TSCF
thank you for responding to the call to glorify support and attention to detail has resulted in sider how God may be calling you to invest in staff on the ground, there are always ongo-
God in this way. another satisfactory audit, full details of which the future sustainability of TSCF. ing costs associated with resourcing student
can be found on our website: www.tscf.org.nz/ ministry. Though often behind the scenes, our
National Resource Team (admin, finance & communications)
We were also pleased to make further progress about-tscf/finances. We cannot begin to express how thankful we National Resource Team are an essential part
towards the building of The Well, our vision for are at TSCF for each one of you in your faithful of student mission. We are seeking to grow our
a residential community for Christian students Although this is not reflected in the 2019 finan- support and partnership in reaching the cam- financial resources to enable this team to sup-
in Lincoln. The land was purchased in 2018, and cial accounts, we must recognise the impact puses of Aotearoa for Christ. Please continue to port the wider ministry. Would you consider
now we are in the exciting phase of having an of the current global pandemic, which will no pray with us as we seek to share the gospel financially partnering with us in this?
architect engaged and finalising designs before doubt have significant repercussions for many and proclaim Jesus, often in
we begin the search for a building company. of our partners in the gospel. We recognise that new and creative ways. If you are interested in making a one-off or
The Selwyn District Council has approved the some of our supporters may be affected for regular donation, follow these steps:
annual review 2019
first phase of the resource consent, and Ngāi months and years to come. We also recognise 1) Go to tscf.org.nz/give;
2) Select “CS–CORE – Core Fund (General).”
24 25INCOME & EXPENDITURE TSCF STAFF NATIONAL BOARD
Andrew Becroft Yvonne Sng
NATIONAL STRATEGY TEAM (Chair) Ronji Tanielu
INCOME 2019 2018 EXPENDITURE 2019 2018 Dennis Fountain Rubee Yee
(Vice-Chair)
Donations 1,648,769 1,610,345 Core, office and Ben Carswell Student Coordinators:
294,549 279,865 (National Director) Annelise Bond (2018-2019)
leadership support Abbie Butcher Annelise Chan (2017-2019)
Revenue from core Melissa Hennessy (2019-2020)
Phillip Luey
activities, events and 288,948 449,732 Staff support 1,301,869 1,405,937 Aimee Mai Daniel Sim (2018-2020)
Ben Carswell Tim Hodge Caitlin Ormiston Mark Santich Kim Shaw
student communities National Director Head of Training & Chief Operating Global Reach
Bruce Robertson Zara Zafar (2019 – 2020)
Regional activities 24,705 27,777 Development Officer
True Witness Coordinator
Canterbury Team Leader Coordinator
Total income 1,937,717 2,060,077
Conferences 20,698 29,723 NATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Student communities 223,926 227,025
THE WELL PROJECT Total expenditure
Surplus
1,865,747
71,970
1,970,327
89,750
Robyn Drake Dave Hodgkinson Scott Mackay Matthias Loong Kate McClelland Simon Sim Chris Hay Bex Allen
INCOME & EXPENDITURE 2019 Auckland Waikato/BOP Manawatū Wellington Lincoln Otago Minty Comms Manager
The Well Project is our planned accommo- NATIONAL RESOURCE TEAM
Donations and interest 158,911 dation for a student residential community in
Expenditure Lincoln. We are hoping it will be completed by
58,489
(Land deposit & maintenance) the end of 2021. Please contact Tim Hodge for
Funds on hand 100,422 more information (tim@tscf.org.nz).
Mike Doragh Vicky Chang John Riley Nicole Kwon Maggie Barker Rachel Hay
Systems & Projects Administrator Finance Officer Financial Assistant PA to National Director Graphic Designer
TSCF STAFF WORKERS
DONATIONS
BY SOURCE
Individuals
Overseas support
(UK, Australia & USA) Candy Grice Jeff Lane Nadine Liddle Geoff Robson Renee Santich Michael Bresler Rosie Sim Ian Reid
Trusts Auckland Auckland Waikato/BOP Canterbury Canterbury Dunedin Dunedin Special Projects
Churches
ASSOCIATE STAFF
Legacies
TSCF
DONATIONS TSCF 2019 Annette Lane
Auckland
Bena Tanielu
Auckland
David Bruner
Auckland
Gareth Jones
Auckland
Hanli Liu
Auckland
Michael Drake
Auckland
Peter Boyd
Auckland
Steve Turner
Auckland
BY PURPOSE EXPENDITURE
VICE PRESIDENTS
Staff support Field staff ministry costs Paul Trebilco
(President)
Core funds Core, office and leadership Jonathan Boston
Property Student communities Efeso Collins
annual review 2019
Val Goold
Regional Regional activities
Roger Moses
Conferences Conferences Jessica Palmer
Nick Goodwin Robert Hunt Max Rideout Mei Rideout Ani Kartikasari David Beukes Andrew Saunders
Image Captions
Waikato/BOP Manawatū Wellington Wellington Lincoln Lincoln
Merrilyn Withers
Find out more about our staff and their OVERSEAS STAFF
You can request a copy of our full accounts from John Riley, Finance Officer, at johnr@tscf.org.nz. Ruth Hicks (Ecuador)
regions on our website. 27 Zach Smith (Italy)
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