Rural and provincial Churches in New Zealand are responding to the contemporary context, with fewer active church congregations in rural communities and as much, if not more, need among people on the land for connection and support, be it practical or pastoral.

A good example of such a response in a crisis situation is the experience of Cyclone Gabriel in 2023

Responding to the Cyclone in the Hawkes’ Bay, Rev Jill McDonald from St Andrew’s Hastings

Rural Chaplaincy Kaupapa (principles/purpose)

Rural Chaplaincy Information Day Part 1 – for hymn words click here

Rural Chaplaincy Information Day Part 2

Resources

From the Southern Training Day in Gore in April 2023

• Theology of Chaplaincy, Rev Dr Graham Redding, University of Otago
• Understanding Pastoral Boundaries, Rev Dr Graham Redding, University of Otago
• Slides for both presentations click here
• Study Chaplaincy at Otago University

Rural Support and Chaplaincy, Rachael Nicholson

Communications Skills handout, Judith Stewart

Regional Chaplaincy Teams

Southern

Lead Chaplain: Ven Barb Walker

Central and North Otago

Lead Chaplain: Revd Stephen Gully