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Don’t put God in a box
“Don’t put God in a box, there are so many ways He can bring the gospel to people. Each way is also quite effective. [For us] they come...

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Apr 2, 20233 min read


Jesus Japan & ISMNZ: a graduate testimony
I first moved to NZ when I was 16 years old. As soon as I arrived in Palmerston North, Akira & Kikuko Doi helped me with everything –...

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Jan 26, 20232 min read


Community Work in Nelson: as told by Jonathan Thorpe
Community work in Nelson mainly centres around creating a strong sense of community and fun for International Students, giving them a...

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Jan 25, 20233 min read


Serving the Palmy Community: Mooncake Festival Celebrations
The Palmerston North team hosted a mooncake festival celebration at the Centre in Massey University on Saturday 10 Sept, in a combined...

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Oct 19, 20222 min read


A Letter from our Graduate
Dear ISMNZ staff: I am writing to express my sincere gratitude to the volunteers and staff who have helped me from my first year which is...

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Feb 25, 20221 min read


Alumna Sharing: Jenny* from Palmy
When I left my family in Asia and came to Palmerston North on my own to study for my PhD, it was really a tough time for me. I missed...

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Oct 7, 20214 min read


A Letter to my Friends in New Zealand, from Lynne
“To my friends in New Zealand. I really miss you guys and I’ve already settled down and started my internship for one week. Following are...

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Jun 18, 20213 min read
Alumni Sharing, Lou
“My biggest reflection for this year is “gratitude”. It has been a very difficult year for everyone. Covid has increased the challenges...

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Jun 11, 20211 min read


Michelle's Testimony
“Apart from getting a flu jab, coming to a foreign country when I was 18 was probably another bravest thing I have ever done. Many have...

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May 28, 20212 min read
Yvonnes' ISMNZ Retreat Sharing
Going into this weekend, I was already exhausted to begin with and the thought of a very long drive across the North Island only added...

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Nov 24, 20201 min read
Ladle Me Happy
Former J2 (Jesus + Japan) leader, Taka Moriyama was recently in the news for a good cause. Taka launched his soup cookbook, 'Ladle Me...

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Aug 16, 20161 min read
Testimony of a student from East Asia
Hi everyone. My name is John*. My wife is Teresa* who was baptised in 2014. She came to Wellington 2 years ago for her studies and I...

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Mar 31, 20162 min read
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