YOUR MONTHLY MEMBER'S REPORT DECEMBER 2025
New Zealand
At the edge of the Pacific, New Zealand is a land of striking beauty and deep cultural diversity. From Māori voyagers to European settlers and more recent migrants, our national identity has been shaped by exploration, resilience, and faith. Since signing the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, New Zealand has evolved into a vibrant nation rich in heritage, innovation, and freedom. Yet, like many countries today, it faces growing social division, rising costs, and a hunger for hope and meaning.
Once a society where Christian faith strongly influenced public life, New Zealand is now one of the most secular nations in the world. Many churches are experiencing decline, and younger generations are becoming increasingly unfamiliar with the Bible. Yet amid change, a faithful community continues to live out Christ’s call to be salt and light, serving, caring, and sharing God’s love in every corner of Aotearoa.
The Bible Society New Zealand stands as a beacon of hope in this changing landscape. Its mission is to share the life-giving Word of God with every generation.
- Translating, publishing, and distributing the Scriptures in print, digital, visual, and audio formats.
- Encouraging people to engage deeply with God’s Word.
- Advocating for the Bible’s message as a foundation for hope, identity, and community.
- Partnering with churches and Christian organisations across the nation.
Despite growing secularism, the Bible Society continues to expand its reach, developing new resources, fostering unity across denominations, and ensuring that God’s Word remains a source of comfort, courage, and renewal for New Zealand and beyond.
View the PDF version of your Member's Report here.
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Prayer Points for New Zealand
For Strength and Encouragement for Believers – Pray that Christians across Aotearoa remain steadfast and courageous in their faith, standing firm amid social and cultural challenges.
For the Work of Bible Society New Zealand – Pray that the translation, publication, and distribution of Scripture in print, digital, and audio formats will reach every home and heart, inspiring deeper engagement with God’s Word.
For Unity and Partnership Among Churches – Pray for greater collaboration and mutual support between denominations and Christian organisations, strengthening the Church’s shared witness of God’s love.
For Hope and Renewal Across the Nation – Pray that God’s Word will continue to bring healing, courage, and transformation to communities, restoring hope and shaping lives for generations to come.
Pray more with us here.
FURTHER BIBLE MISSION PROJECTS
Guinea-Bissau
About Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau, a small West African nation of mangroves, rivers, and islands. It has endured decades of instability since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974. Political unrest, poverty, and corruption have left many struggling. Yet its people remain resilient and faithful. Around 20{0efa61f77e4cd09e7b4f08094b2911ffcdf8ad00293cb60de4a24edfe6036ea2} identify as Christian, seeking hope and peace through God’s Word.
Your Impact
Thanks to your generosity, the Bible Society of Guinea-Bissau has distributed:
- 1,159 Bibles
- 1,170 Children’s Bibles
- 1,026 Study Bibles
- 3,605 Bible resources, bringing hope, and transformation to communities across the nation.
Uganda
About Uganda
British influence began in the 1860s, grouping diverse ethnic communities under one colonial system. Since independence in 1962, Uganda has faced authoritarian rule, economic hardship, and conflict. Today, 78{0efa61f77e4cd09e7b4f08094b2911ffcdf8ad00293cb60de4a24edfe6036ea2} of its people are under 30, with a median age of 15.9 years, making youth-focused projects vital for the nation’s future.
Your Impact
Through your support, the Bible Society of Uganda has distributed over 6,000 Audio Scriptures, reaching 150,000 people. Many requests come from the elderly, illiterate, and visually impaired, as well as schools and children’s homes showing the continued need for God’s Word.
Namibia
About Namibia
Namibia, home to 3.2 million people, faces deep challenges despite its rich Christian heritage. Over 72{0efa61f77e4cd09e7b4f08094b2911ffcdf8ad00293cb60de4a24edfe6036ea2} of its population is under 25, yet youth unemployment reaches 60{0efa61f77e4cd09e7b4f08094b2911ffcdf8ad00293cb60de4a24edfe6036ea2}. Drought, economic hardship, and HIV/AIDS leave 42{0efa61f77e4cd09e7b4f08094b2911ffcdf8ad00293cb60de4a24edfe6036ea2} in need of food and hope.
Your Impact
Thanks to your support, 12,000 children are finding healing through safe spaces and resilience programs. A new Bible translation helps young people understand God’s Word in their own language. Using healing sessions to teach emotional growth and faith. These bring hope, and restoration to children, youth, and families across Namibia.
Serbia
About Serbia
Once part of Yugoslavia, Serbia has faced decades of conflict and hardship. Today, one in four people live below the poverty line, with many families struggling to survive. Though Serbia is a majority Orthodox nation, many live their faith nominally, and evangelicals face challenges sharing the Gospel.
Your Impact
Thanks to your support, Bible engagement programs are reaching Roma children and families in southern Serbia, the nation’s poorest region. Through Bible studies, devotionals, and community outreach, people are discovering God’s hope and love. You are helping restore faith, strength, and purpose, transforming lives across this rich nation.
Guinea-Bissau
About Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau, a small West African nation of mangroves, rivers, and islands. It has endured decades of instability since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974. Political unrest, poverty, and corruption have left many struggling. Yet its people remain resilient and faithful. Around 20{0efa61f77e4cd09e7b4f08094b2911ffcdf8ad00293cb60de4a24edfe6036ea2} identify as Christian, seeking hope and peace through God’s Word.
Your Impact
Thanks to your generosity, the Bible Society of Guinea-Bissau has distributed:
- 1,159 Bibles
- 1,170 Children’s Bibles
- 1,026 Study Bibles
- 3,605 Bible resources, bringing hope, and transformation to communities across the nation.
Uganda
About Uganda
British influence began in the 1860s, grouping diverse ethnic communities under one colonial system. Since independence in 1962, Uganda has faced authoritarian rule, economic hardship, and conflict. Today, 78{0efa61f77e4cd09e7b4f08094b2911ffcdf8ad00293cb60de4a24edfe6036ea2} of its people are under 30, with a median age of 15.9 years, making youth-focused projects vital for the nation’s future.
Your Impact
Through your support, the Bible Society of Uganda has distributed over 6,000 Audio Scriptures, reaching 150,000 people. Many requests come from the elderly, illiterate, and visually impaired, as well as schools and children’s homes showing the continued need for God’s Word.
Namibia
About Namibia
Namibia, home to 3.2 million people, faces deep challenges despite its rich Christian heritage. Over 72{0efa61f77e4cd09e7b4f08094b2911ffcdf8ad00293cb60de4a24edfe6036ea2} of its population is under 25, yet youth unemployment reaches 60{0efa61f77e4cd09e7b4f08094b2911ffcdf8ad00293cb60de4a24edfe6036ea2}. Drought, economic hardship, and HIV/AIDS leave 42{0efa61f77e4cd09e7b4f08094b2911ffcdf8ad00293cb60de4a24edfe6036ea2} in need of food and hope.
Your Impact
Thanks to your support, 12,000 children are finding healing through safe spaces and resilience programs. A new Bible translation helps young people understand God’s Word in their own language. Using healing sessions to teach emotional growth and faith. These bring hope, and restoration to children, youth, and families across Namibia.
Serbia
About Serbia
Once part of Yugoslavia, Serbia has faced decades of conflict and hardship. Today, one in four people live below the poverty line, with many families struggling to survive. Though Serbia is a majority Orthodox nation, many live their faith nominally, and evangelicals face challenges sharing the Gospel.
Your Impact
Thanks to your support, Bible engagement programs are reaching Roma children and families in southern Serbia, the nation’s poorest region. Through Bible studies, devotionals, and community outreach, people are discovering God’s hope and love. You are helping restore faith, strength, and purpose, transforming lives across this rich nation.
The Wonder of Christmas
A Fresh Look at the Story of Advent
Many of us are familiar with the story of Christmas. Maybe we’ve even heard about the manger scene and the birth of Christ every year for as long as we can remember. But what if we revisited the Christmas story with new eyes? What would we discover? In this four-part series, pastor Jarrett Stephens will unpack Jesus’s birth story in the Gospel of Luke. Join Jarrett and rekindle the wonder of Christ’s presence, his good news, his plan, and his people.
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