Christianity is on a precipitous decline in New Zealand (37% in the 2018 census). The largest group is now “no religion” at 48%. New Age spirituality focuses on individualism and nature, and attracts many Kiwis (New Zealanders) who feel disappointed by the Church. But 24/7 prayer rooms and other recent prayer groups prove that God still moves in the Kiwi Church! The recent decline is more a case of the pruning of nominal Christianity – what remains is much more alive.
- Praise God for new growth in charismatic and Pentecostal groups, and new evangelical movements in mainline denominations.
- Pray that God will pour His Holy Spirit into the Church and draw back the many who have left.