The Values of Focus on The Family NZ
Our ministry is based upon six guiding philosophies (Pillars)
These “pillars” that are apparent at every level throughout the organization are drawn from the wisdom of the Bible and the Judeo-Christian ethic, rather than from the humanistic notions of today’s theorists. In short, Focus on the Family is a reflection of what we believe to be the recommendations of the Creator Himself, who ordained the family and gave it His blessing.
Pillar 1: The Preeminence of Evangelism
We believe that the ultimate purpose of life is to know and glorify God and to attain eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord, beginning within our own families and then reaching out to a our friends, relations and a suffering humanity that needs to embrace His love and sacrifice.
Pillar 2: The Permanence of Marriage
We believe that the institution of marriage is a sacred covenant designed by God to model the love of Christ for His people and to serve both the public and private good as the basic building block of human civilization. Marriage is intended by God to be a thriving, lifelong relationship between a man and a woman enduring through trials, sickness, financial crises and emotional stresses. Therefore, Christians are called to defend and protect God's marriage design and to minister in Christ's name to those who suffer the consequences of its brokenness.
"'Haven't you read,' He replied, 'that at the beginning the Creator 'made them male and female,' and said, 'For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh'? So they are no longer two, but one. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.'" Matthew 19:4-6
Pillar 3: The Value of Children
We believe that children are a heritage from God and a blessing from His hand. Parents are therefore accountable to Him for raising, shaping and preparing them for a life of service to His Kingdom and to humanity.
"Has not the Lord made them [a husband and wife] one? In flesh and spirit they are His. And why one? Because He was seeking godly offspring." Malachi 2:15
Pillar 4: The Sanctity of Human Life
We believe that human beings are created by God in His image. Therefore every person, from conception to natural death, possesses inherent dignity and immeasurable worth—including preborn children, elderly individuals, those with special needs and others marginalized by society. Christians, then, are called to defend, protect, and value all human life.
"For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:13-14a
Pillar 5: The Importance of Social Responsibility
We believe that God has ordained the social institutions of family, church, and government for the benefit of mankind and as a reflection of His divine nature. Therefore, Christians are called to support these institutions, according to God's design and purpose, and to protect them against destructive social influences. Such involvement is in obedience to Christ's lordship over all creation and is required by His command to care for the well-being of all people.
"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." Genesis 2:24
"And God placed all things under His feet and appointed Him to be head over everything for the church, which is His body." Ephesians 1:22-23a.
"Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God." Romans 13:1
Pillar 6: The Value of Male and Female
We believe that God created humans in His image, intentionally and immutably male and female, each bringing unique and complementary qualities to sexuality and relationships. Sexuality is a glorious gift from God to be offered back to Him either in marriage for procreation, union, and mutual delight or in celibacy for undivided devotion to Christ. Christians are called to proclaim the truth and beauty of God's design and the redemption of sexual brokenness in our lives and culture through Jesus Christ.
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God – this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is – His good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:1-2
Our Mission
Rather than just focusing on problems, we place a strong emphasis on seeking out and providing redemptive solutions to the issues that negatively impact marriages, families and the human person. Our ultimate desire is to empower the Church in this country with knowledge, skills and the tools to be a vibrant living witness to the life-changing power of Christian love.
We provide excellent resources, practical formation programmes, regular radio broadcasts on Rhema NZ, Southern Star, Pod casts on iHeart Radio and Spotify, practical care and support to marriages and families experiencing relationship or parenting difficulties, advice and support to churches and Christian leaders, as well as maintaining a strong emphasis on outreach to the Church in NZ through regular events around New Zealand, our blog and our Social media pages.
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We have been 40 Years on the radio in NZ and 20 Years on the ground, we always gather strength and growing.
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We aim to act as a steady, Careful, Strategic and Deliberate Helper to the whole Church in NZ, I felt God once said to me “Serve the Church” so we are.
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My hope is this particular kind of service as our outreach will help you to LOVE the world BETTER and grow a thriving Christian marriage and family.
What are we aspiring to get done?
Some of our Focued Aspirations :
- Christian marriages thriving.
- Christian Men and women off pornography
- Christian Youth growing up and living through who God says they are, Children of God.
- The gospel passed on at home
- Christian families suicide informed and equipped
- The Church involved in making abortion rare in NZ
- Christian health professionals living their faith at work
Focus on the Family NZ is in a sense like your local library or swimming pool, they’re not there to make money, they’re there to contribute to the essential wellbeing of the community. We’re not about making money, we depend on direct donation to bring a life changing experience via our outreach.
1. 40 Years on the radio in NZ and 20 Years on the ground, we are always gathering strength and we’re always growing in reach and influence.
2. We are a steady, Careful, Strategic and Deliberate Hand to the whole Church in NZ, God once said to me “Serve the Church” so we are.
3. My hope is that our kind of service and outreach will help free you and your family to LOVE BETTER, grow thriving marriages and families, create a culture of life and become saints in the process.
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In Jesus we trust:
Wayne Mulqueen
National Director