The Equip Series
Welcome to The Equip Series! This is something entirely new for Aotearoa NZ - an inter-denominational low-cost online training series. We are bringing the top people to local churches, especially those who lead home groups. This is practical insights for mental health, for anyone who provides pastoral care.
One each month, on a Monday evening, for 90 minutes.
Registration asks for a koha. When you sign up for one event, this gives you access to the entire series! (same zoom link)
One each month, on a Monday evening, for 90 minutes.
Registration asks for a koha. When you sign up for one event, this gives you access to the entire series! (same zoom link)
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Equip Series #1, May 2026:
Introduction to Mental Health for local group leaders Silvia Purdie and Sunia Pasi Covers: - skills and knowledge for effective leadership of home groups - a biblical understanding of mental health. |
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Equip Series #2, June:
Trauma impact and recovery Jeremy Baker is a GP specialising in mental health who has completed a PhD in trauma. Rob Pearce is a Life Group leader with a powerful story of recovery from PSTD from military service. |
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Equip Series #3, 6 July:
Men and Mental Health Rev. Rahuruhi Koia is a counsellor, & Presbyterian minister based in Whakatane. His long experience as a Military Chaplain informs his practical, cross-cultural insights into pastoral care with men. |
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Equip Series #4:
Mental health Strategies: Be Kind to your Mind! Monday 3 August, 7pm Julia Grace is NZ's leading Christian speaker and musician, bringing a powerhouse of practical teaching on mental health. Koha |
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Equip Series #5: Dealing with Addiction
Monday 7 September, 7pm Helen Schmidt-Sopoaga presents from her wealth of experience in the addiction field. Register here |
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Testimonials & comments ...
"Thanks Silvia. Monday night was amazing. So very relevant for the people I am connecting with in my group and pastoral care role.
Looking forward to more sessions."
"Thank you so much for organising such a powerful and deeply meaningful training event. As a counsellor, I found it incredibly valuable for the work I’m doing, and I’m grateful for the insight and clarity it offered. I appreciate the slides as well. I’ll be spending more time reflecting on them."
Looking forward to more sessions."
"Thank you so much for organising such a powerful and deeply meaningful training event. As a counsellor, I found it incredibly valuable for the work I’m doing, and I’m grateful for the insight and clarity it offered. I appreciate the slides as well. I’ll be spending more time reflecting on them."