http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.cornerstone.org.nz en-us Tue, 12 May 2026 03:17:42 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/post/164384/why-we-do-big-ideas-nights/ At Cornerstone, we want to grow people who don’t just understand the big idea of John 18 or Exodus 20, but who know how to think Christianly—with the whole of Scripture open in front of them. Often that means holding together truths that, at first glance, seem to pull in different directions.Take the issue of poverty.Proverbs 19:17 says, “Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord.” Across both Old and New Testaments, you’ll find verse after verse pushing in the same direction: ... Fri, 08 May 2026 12:54:50 +1200 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/#post164384 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/post/164245/equipped-to-build-one-another-up/ Most of us instinctively think in binaries: professional or amateur, serious or casual. There’s a middle space. In running, you see it in people who train hard, fuel with purpose, and care about outcomes—without being professionals. You could call it elite-recreational. It’s a useful category beyond sport. It helps make sense of the kind of ministry the New Testament assumes. Since Campus Church was planted in 2008, we’ve been committed to training Christians for gospel ministr... Wed, 06 May 2026 16:03:35 +1200 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/#post164245 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/post/164209/big-ideas-nights-2026/ Big Ideas Nights exist to help us think Christianly—not just about individual passages, but about life as a whole with all of Scripture open before us. In a world that pushes quick takes and simple answers, we’re learning to slow down, hold truths together, and wrestle thoughtfully with God’s Word as it speaks into complex questions.... Tue, 05 May 2026 16:55:11 +1200 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/#post164209 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/post/159742/launching-churchsuite-at-cornerstone/ As our church continues to grow, we need good systems that help us care for one another well, stay connected, and serve together without things slipping through the cracks.That’s why, over the past few weeks, we’ve transitioned to a new church-management system called ChurchSuite.... Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:27:37 +1300 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/#post159742 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/post/149541/what-is-a-ministry-pastor/ Kadin joined the staff team at Cornerstone in January 2025. He is the campus pastor at Fields Church, helps new people integrate into church life, and also oversees the area of 'ministry' across our three campuses.... Tue, 29 Jul 2025 10:58:07 +1200 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/#post149541 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/post/147929/starting-the-day-with-god/ — Psalm 119:105... Mon, 30 Jun 2025 21:06:34 +1200 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/#post147929 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/post/146195/we-must-believe-in-the-trinity-or-perish-everlastingly/ “We must believe in the Trinity or 'perish everlastingly’?”That’s the question Michael Reeves asks in the opening chapter of his book 'Delighting in the Trinity'. Yet, far from being a terrifying prospect, this bold statement—and the book that follows—filled me with joy, excitement, and an amazement at God as Triune like never before.I’m not a huge nonfiction reader, but Reeves writes in a way that is so engaging, witty, and easy to understand that even the most intense theolo... Wed, 28 May 2025 11:06:38 +1200 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/#post146195 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/post/145072/youth-group-has-re-started-for-2025/ Cornerstone Youth Group has kicked off for 2025. It’s seen some changes: a new structure, a new venue, and a mix of new and old faces in the leadership team. We interviewed three of the leaders to hear about who they are and the vision behind why they’re serving in this way.Let’s get to know Caleb, Renee, and Hannah.... Wed, 07 May 2025 13:07:41 +1200 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/#post145072 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/post/143688/raising-financially-wise-and-gospel-centred-children/ How do we raise financially wise and gospel-centred children? We asked Ben and Dee Burnell to share their approach to discipling their kids about money.... Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:20:01 +1300 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/#post143688 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/post/138344/summer-reads/ Katherine has handpicked 7 must-read books to inspire your summer reading. Whether you’re looking for daily bursts of encouragement to reconnect with the heart of the gospel or hoping to use the holiday season to share your faith with loved ones but aren’t sure how to begin, this list has you covered.A timely conversation invites us to reflect on our humanity and physicality, with two standout books exploring what it means to embrace our creaturely nature.And for young minds eager to learn, ... Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:05:08 +1300 http://www.cornerstone.org.nz/blog/#post138344