The Immigrant Church in New Zealand

Di Campbell speaks with Laidlaw College's Louise Wernich, a pastor and theologian, about the challenges faced by 'transplanted churches' in New Zealand.

Sharing insights from her MBA study of transplanted Afrikaans communities, Louise highlights the cultural and language barriers that immigrant Christians encounter, the importance of belonging and social identity, and the bridging role that second-generation immigrants can play. She suggests providing leadership opportunites to prevent the silent exodus of adult children from first-generation migrant churches.

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