The Street Church

As you make disciples who then make disciples, a whole new group of people will be added to the church who need to be shepherded—so we need leaders. And as we raise up leaders, it allows us to send people out to plant churches in places with more need. Multiplying leaders and planting churches are the next steps in realising our vision.

We all know we’re going to die one day, but most of us don’t stop to think deeply about death or how to live life in light of it. Psalm 49 is an ancient psalm that invites us to reflect on our morality as finite beings and to live well in light of eternity.

No matter how good a church's worship, preaching, buildings or kids ministry is—if the church doesn't make disciples, it's failing in its core mission. The first step towards realising our vision is ensuring everyone at The Street knows how to make disciples and is actively involved in doing it.

The Street's Vision is to become a movement of multiplying disciplemakers transforming Wellington and the world with the good news of Jesus Christ. But what will it look like when we reach that goal, and what steps will we take to achieve it? Welcome to our vision series: Multiply.

Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler is a fascinating insight into the human condition and the power money has in our lives. Cultivating a generous heart is essential for followers of Jesus. It frees us from the deceitfulness of wealth and shows that we have truly understood the generosity we have received in Christ Jesus.

Sabbath was a pivotal part of the Jewish week. But it had become a burden to the people, policed by the religious rulers. Something that was meant to refresh became oppressive. What was God's intention for his people with a day of rest, and how can we lean into that in 2025?

Sabbath was a pivotal part of the Jewish week. But it had become a burden to the people, policed by the religious rulers. Something that was meant to refresh became oppressive. What was God's intention for his people with a day of rest, and how can we lean into that in 2025?

Fasting is one of the most neglected spiritual practices, even as it has become one of the most popular forms of weight control (intermittent fasting, anyone?). But what does biblical fasting look like, and why was it important to Jesus? As we see in this week's message, fasting is about longing and hungering for the kingdom of God and His very presence in our lives.

Hospitality can so often be confused for entertaining friends and enjoying a good meal. The biblical view of hospitality is about showing love to strangers, and Jesus was all about this! More than simply looking to fill hungry stomachs, Jesus came to satisfy hungry and thirsty souls. This is the heart of hospitality.

It may surprise many to see how often Jesus escaped the crowds and ignored their clamouring for his attention. Jesus prioritised time with the Father, alone in silence and solitude. As we begin our Rhythms of Grace series, we look at the discipline of silence and solitude and how formational it can be in our discipleship to Jesus.

So often, we come to God in prayer with a list of things we need—and God likes being asked to come through for His children! But in the Lord's Prayer, the asking comes after worship and seeking God's will, reminding us of how much we totally depend on God's provision for everything in life.

As we come to God in prayer as our loving Father in heaven, it gives us perspective about what we pray for. One of the things Jesus encourages us to ask God for is for His kingdom to come, to be revealed and lived out on earth. But what does that look like? What part do we play in that? What are we actually asking God to do when we pray 'your kingdom come'?

Approaching God in prayer and calling Him 'Father' is loaded with more meaning and beauty than seen at first glance. To call Him 'Father' is to identify as His child—and that comes with indescribable blessings and privileges. We start 2025 by looking at the Lord's Prayer and how, if we understand and apply it, our prayer life will grow like never before.

We wrap up our Christmas invitation series by looking at God's invitation to the shepherds watching their flocks at night—to come and worship the King of Kings!

From Mary to Joseph, God continues to draw a response from the main Christmas narrative characters. In today's message from scripture, we see that God invited Joseph to obey Him and follow wherever He led him. It's the same invitation for us!

Our Christmas series continues as we explore God's invitation to Mary. This was perhaps the greatest invitation in history—a call to trust that He would fulfill His promises to her. Mary was chosen to give birth to the Saviour of the world!

Christmas is one of the few times many non-Christians would consider attending a church service, so it's the perfect time to extend the invitation! The Christmas story shows the many ways God invites us to respond to Him and His incarnation in Jesus. Our Christmas series begins with the invitation God gave to Zechariah, the father of John the Baptist: the invitation to believe that God will do eve...

As baptism shows entry into the family of God, communion represents continuous participation in the family of God. But this, too, is administered differently across church traditions and held to mean various things. In our final Pillars: Church message, we look at what scripture says about communion—how it can be administered and what it means for followers of Jesus.

Around the world, millions of followers of Jesus are persecuted for simply loving Jesus. It's hard to fathom from where we sit in New Zealand with our relative freedom of religion. But we are part of a global family of faith; when one part hurts, we all hurt. Ryan Pollard from Open Doors shares stories of our brothers and sisters around the world and how we can stand with them in prayer.

Baptism is one of the most important things a follower of Jesus can ever do, yet it isn't a requirement for salvation. So, how should a church practice it, and what makes it so important? In the third part of our Pillars: Church series, we look at what the Bible says about baptism: what it means and how it should be administered in the church.

Just as denominations hold to different practices and traditions, they also structure their churches differently. What's the difference between an elder and a pastor? Do you need a Senior Pastor to lead a church? In the second part of our Pillars: Church series, we will examine what the Bible says is essential for church leadership.

What do you have to believe in order to be a Christian? Are there things that all churches across history have agreed on? Why are there so many different denominations? These are important questions to grapple with, as knowing what we believe and why we believe it will help strengthen and inform our faith. As we kick off our Pillars: Church series, we look at the foundational truths our faith is b...

Paul and Silas continue their travels and continue to rely on the scriptures to reason with and compel both Jews and Gentiles to believe in and accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour. Like the early church, we can be sure the scriptures are reliable and sufficient to communicate the good news to a needy world.

Is Jesus truly at the centre of your life, or has something else taken His place? Consider how reorienting your life around Christ could change everything.

How does your prayer life reflect your faith? Discover practical steps to deepen your prayer life, simplify your walk with God, and engage in the spiritual battles we all face.