About Us |
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The Palmerston North Christian Leaders Association Inc. (also called PNCLA or CLA) is a non-profit organisation whose primary aim is to promote events that advance the spiritual, educational and social well-being of Christian leaders, churches and associated organisations, and of the community of Palmerston North city and surrounding area in the Manawatu region of the North Island of New Zealand.
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Originally starting life as a ministers' association in the mid-1990s, the association was then constituted as the Palmerston North Christian Leaders Association in April 2008, was registered as a charitable society with the Charities Commission in July 2009, and became an incorporated society in November 2009.
The PNCLA is governed by an Executive Committee of senior church leaders who do so in line with the beliefs, aims, objectives and values of the PNCLA. The PNCLA meets regularly either for all members, or in subgroups with a common interest, such as Church Leaders, Prayer Intercessors, or Women Leaders. |
PNCLA's mission statement:
The PNCLA is a relational body that serves Jesus Christ, promotes church unity, prays and strategises for our city's well-being.
PNCLA's values:1. To affirm that there is one church in Palmerston North and that we are
committed to walking together, rejecting isolationism. 2. To encourage our congregations to actively participate in Christian unity and mission across denominational boundaries. 3. To commit ourselves to pray for each other and fulfil Christ’s desire for spiritual unity. 4. To affirm the right of individual Christians to determine before God which particular local church they will belong to. 5. To walk humbly and not assume that we have the final interpretation of all matters of doctrine. 6. To affirm fellow ministers and leaders with grace and refrain from criticising each other in public, but to go to one another privately with any concerns. 7. To care about the welfare of each other. 8. To uphold Biblical standards of integrity and compassion. 9. To strategise for city transformation. PNCLA's strategies:Building ministry relationships
Sharing information and resources Encouraging one another Arranging city-wide events Prayer initiatives Engaging in dialogue with civic leaders |
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We affirm these beliefs from the Nicene Creed (abridged):
We also believe:
In the inspiration and authority of Scripture.
In God revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
In Jesus Christ who died for the atonement of sins.
In the salvation of sinners through Jesus Christ’s redemptive work, accepted by repentance and faith.
In the authority of Jesus Christ as Lord and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
In all believers being indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
In the church being the people of God and being committed to developing healthy relationships across local churches.
In God revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
In Jesus Christ who died for the atonement of sins.
In the salvation of sinners through Jesus Christ’s redemptive work, accepted by repentance and faith.
In the authority of Jesus Christ as Lord and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
In all believers being indwelt by the Holy Spirit.
In the church being the people of God and being committed to developing healthy relationships across local churches.