PNCLA (Palmerston North Christian Leaders Association) is a relational network of approximately 60 Christian churches and 25 service organisations/groups in and around the city of Palmerston North in New Zealand. These churches are from a wide range of denominations and networks.
We are 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 wider community in our area.
Originally starting life as a ministers' association in the mid-1990s, PNCLA became registered as a charitable and incorporated society in 2009.
The PNCLA is governed by an Executive Committee of Christian leaders who do so in line with the beliefs, aims, objectives and values of the PNCLA.
We are 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 wider community in our area.
Originally starting life as a ministers' association in the mid-1990s, PNCLA became registered as a charitable and incorporated society in 2009.
The PNCLA is governed by an Executive Committee of Christian leaders who do so in line with the beliefs, aims, objectives and values of the PNCLA.
Our Mission Statement:
The PNCLA is a relational body that serves Jesus Christ, promotes church unity, prays and strategises for our city's well-being.
The PNCLA is a relational body that serves Jesus Christ, promotes church unity, prays and strategises for our city's well-being.
Our 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. |
Our Beliefs:
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 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.