It’s a learning thing. Going Further is a growing time for those young adults and leaders who hang out with the Presbyterian tribe in NZ. It’s a week in community to consider loving God and living the Jesus way as you head into the year with your life, career, studies and church.

Following the risen Jesus personally and as part of his body – the church – is the call on our lives – but it is seldom straightforward. We know there must be more, but get distracted, overwhelmed and on occasions discouraged looking for the reality. Going beyond the superficial noise and easy words to the stuff that really matters requires clearing some space to receive, pray and reflect on what’s happening. It’s about “going further” being formed in us.

It is a time to be open to the new, to be refreshed, to hear the voice of Jesus, connect in community and to be re-formed in order to go further as God’s people in the world.

Going Further literally will take you further as we go offshore mainland New Zealand to Great Barrier Island. (90kms from Auckland) Great Barrier is Aotea, the historic “gateway” to Aotearoa. Getting there is part of the journey you are on, a pilgrimage to go further with Jesus.