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Missions
Our mission statement, “from the nations in the Capital to the nations of the World”, reflects our desire to have Kingdom influence well beyond our shores.
Step out with us, out of our front door, our neighborhood and out of our beloved Captial city. Beyond our shores, we find a world of 6.2 billion people. Over half live in Asia where physical and spiritual poverty are prevalent.
The beauty of God’s creation is held for ransom, perverted and suppressed. Yet miracles are a daily occurrence because there is no other option. Light is pushing back the darkness and setting people free! God is on the move to redeem for Himself a people from the peoples of the earth!
As a church, we are strategically involved with three overseas fields that God has led us to. In addition, we are also involved with reaching the nations right here in our city as well and relationally connected to other missionaries in the world.
Overseas Strategic Involvement:
Mount Hope Training Centre – Kalimantan, Indonesia
The Mount Hope Training Centre is located in West Kalimantan, among the Dayak people. It contains dormitories for over 300 children and a school for over 1,000 children from the surrounding villages. It is also a centre for church planters ministering out in the villages.
More information available on the Mount Hope website.
Shepherds Arms – Bohol, Philippines
Shepherds Arms is an orphanage that houses and educates over 30 children in the Philippines. Along with the orphanage, there is a church, prison ministry, street kids feeding ministry and outreach into unreached peoples in the jungles and among sea gypsies.
More information available on the Shepherds Arms website.
Isaan - Northeast Thailand
The Isaan are a people group who live in Northeast Thailand, with a population of about 22 million. They form 1/3rd of the population of Thailand, but less than 1/20th of the Christians in that country! With only 0.1% of the population Christians, the vast majority don’t have any opportunity to hear about Jesus even if they wanted to!
More information of this people group on the Joshua Project website.
Kairos Course
Kairos is a dynamic course that looks back through history and scripture to see the promises of God, then looks forward at the strategies and cultures that will change this world for Jesus! Knowing His purpose and promises will prepare us for the present movement and what the future holds.
The ethos of Wellington Elim is built on the material in this course. If you’re a leader or want to catch the heat beat of God and this church, this is a must-do! For more information, visit the Kairos Course website and/or contact Kevin Chan.
“We see Kairos as playing a key role in discipling people in our church to prepare them for local and global mission” - Ps Mike Knott
Part 1 of our next course is running on Thursday nights, from 4th till 25th March, 6.30 - 9pm
Part 2 will run from 8th April till 6th May.
Download the Kairos Rego for cost and registration information - registration closes on 26th Feb 2010.
Mission Possible
Held once ever 6 weeks, this is a forum for people to get plugged in and find out more about what our people are doing around the world. Hear exciting stories about God’s kingdom growing despite difficult soil, while faithful children serve Him and the people around them.
The Mission Possible dates for 2011 are:
Mar 14th - Report back from Philippines team
Apr 25th - Update on Mt Hope Building Project by Pilchers
Jun 6th - Isaan People Update
Jul 18th - To be confirmed
Aug 29th - To be confirmed
Oct 17th - To be confirmed
Nov 28th - To be confirmed
At our Doorstep
While many go overseas, God has also brought the nations to our city! Wellington is a cosmopolitan city with students, immigrants and refugees from around the world right here!
Click here to see how we are involved with the nations in our city.
Our Missionaries
Apart from our strategic fields, there are other missionaries doing a great job where God has called them, and it is out privilege to partner with them in that.
Click here to see other missionaries we are connected with.
Vision Trips (Short Term)
We have several trips running each year to mission works that we are involved with. In recent years, we had teams go to Indonesia, Philippines, South Thailand, Laos and others.
From 13-24 November 2009, a team of 4 visited Shepherd’s Arms in Bohol, Philippines. The Philippines Vision Trip Report_Nov 09 is available to download (pdf, 400kb) and thank you for your prayers. The team will also be reporting back at Missions Possible held on March 14th, 2010 at Studio 6 (EIC) at 12.30pm.
Contact Us
For more information, please contact the church office at 04-385 9634;
or email Kevin Chan (EIC Missions Coordinator).