Champion's Resources
Community Champions Resources
We’ve created this page to share resources that we hope will equip and inspire you to best serve your community.
If there is anything these resources don’t cover, we encourage you to reach out to the following:
Sally Lavea (National Programme Manager, ADRA)
Adrielle Carrasco (Director of Adventist Health, NZPUC)
Victor Kulakov (Director of Dicsipleship, NZPUC)
Ole Pedersen (CEO at Hope Channel NZ)
Champions Conference 2025
All resources for the Equipped to Serve Champions Conference 2025 will be uploaded here. Thank you for your patience,
Sessions
Session 1: Whanaungatanga - Interconnected Relationships (Pr. Sarah - Jane Riley)
This workshop explored how building trust, respect, and radical belonging can deepen the impact we have in our communities. By prioritising genuine, reciprocal relationships before service, we create space for true connection. It challenged the idea that cultural and kingdom values are in conflict—instead, showing how they can work together through Spirit-led relationships. Sometimes, it’s the simple and often overlooked things that bring about the most meaningful change.
Resources coming soon
Session 2: Thrive: Simple Strategies to Optimise Your Mental Health & Wellbeing (Adrielle Carrasco & Geraldine Przybylko)
This session focused on practical, science-based strategies for strengthening mental resilience and finding balance in daily life. It explored tools to reduce stress and support both emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Whether supporting others or focusing on personal growth, it offered inspiration and tools to help thrive with intention.
Resources coming soon
Session 3: From Purpose to Impact: Strategy, Planning & Comms How Can Your Church Move From Good Ideas to Real, Lasting Impact In Your Community (Vic Kulakov & Ole Pedersen)
This practical session unpacked three key tools for effective mission: strategy, planning, and communication. It focused on aligning church mission with real community needs, turning vision into actionable plans, and communicating with clarity and purpose. Designed for anyone involved in ministry, it offered tools to help serve with greater impact and intention.
Resources coming soon
Session 4: Growing Volunteers, Growing Community
This hands-on session explored how to grow strong, connected, and sustainable volunteer-led initiatives. It covered practical tools for welcoming new volunteers, matching people to roles they love, and avoiding burnout. Topics included planning, budgeting, navigating challenges, and building partnerships that strengthen local mahi. At its core, the session emphasised connection, care, and creating lasting impact together.
Resources coming soon
Videos
Videos Shared throughout the Champions Conference
Resources coming soon
Photos
Photos captured throughout the Champions Conference 2025
If you have any photos from the weekend you would like to share, please contact: [email protected]
Extra resources from the Conference
If you can’t find anything you’re looking for, please contact [email protected].
Connect with other Champion's every month.
Each month we host a zoom call designed to inspire, share, and equip community champions with ideas and support.
Join Zoom Meeting: Click Here
Add Zoom Meeting to email Calendar: Click Here
The Zoom Meeting occurs every month on the last Sunday at 9am.
Stay in Touch with other Champions
If you would like to, you can share your details by filling in the form below and we will pass your details on to other champions who may wish to connect and stay in touch.
