Against the Odds: Murray Robertson and Spreydon Baptist Church

Against the Odds: Murray Robertson and Spreydon Baptist Church
ISBN-10
0473367254
ISBN-13
9780473367251
Series
Against the Odds
Category
Christchurch (N.Z.)
Pages
240
Language
English
Published
2016-09-26
Publisher
Lulu.com
Author
Kevin Ward

Description

In 1968 Murray Robertson was called as a young minister to a small elderly church in Christchurch, and what followed over the next 40 years was both unexpected and remarkable. During this period Spreydon Baptist grew to be one of the largest churches in the country. More than 70 people were sent out on overseas mission, a significant number of others became ministers of churches elsewhere in New Zealand, and others in the church developed a wide range of effective ministries. Robertson himself became an influential leader in the wider church in New Zealand. In its local community Spreydon developed a large number of community ministries with such influence that the mayor of Christchurch visited to thank the church for its contribution to the life of the city. This book not only tells the story but also provides insights and learning from which anyone interested in the future of Christianity and the church might benefit.

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