RANUI PIPC (RANUI SAMOAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH)

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1 RANUI PIPC (RANUI SAMOAN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH) Parish Profile January Our Vision & Mission Statement a. Mission Statement To know and make Jesus known. b. Vision Statement To equip the Church, reach the Samoan Community and expand the Kingdom of God. c. To fulfill our mission we embrace the following purposes: i. Worship ii. Evangelism iii. Discipleship iv. Ministry v. Fellowship 2. Our Focus a. Church: We see church as a place to call home. An open door that extends to everyone who desires to discover and develop a real relationship with a loving and grace filled God. An environment of life shaping challenge and heart connected community. b. Community: We see the need of those in our community as a priority and a opportunity to serve and express God s love. Our mission is to help those facing real challenges in a heartfelt and practical way, through increased resources and effective partnerships. c. Kingdom of God: Our focus at Ranui PIPC embraces a heart for the bigger picture of what God is doing and where ever possible we will invest into helping the wider body of Christ 3. Our Values a. Worship is our Wisdom b. Excellence is our Essence c. Servant-hood is our Spirit d. Time is our testimony e. People is our Priority f. Partnership is our Privileges 4. Parish a. History, Structure and Demographics: Early Beginnings: Ranui Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church (Ranui PIPC) is a Samoan Presbyterian Church based in West Auckland, specifically the suburb of Ranui which is under the Henderson-Massey Local Board area. Ranui PIPC is located at 35 Armada Drive, Ranui Auckland. Ranui Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church, 35 Armada Drive, Ranui, Auckland 1

2 The original parish first started in 1969, when a group of Samoan Presbyterian famiies that started at Tirimoana Primary School in Te Atatu South approached Reverend Leauatea Sio with the idea of having a service catering particularly to the Samoan people, and asking Reverend Sio to assist them in finding a Samoan minister to lead their ethnic-specific worship service. These families were told to evangelise to add more to the church to be able to sustain and maintain it s survivability. These families managed to evangelize and add many souls to the church as commissioned by Christ and encouraged by Reverend Sio. The names of the founding families were: Epa Auimatagi, Finai and Lisa Tagaloa, Kilisi and Malaga O Brien, Vaomalo and Saini Kini, Fualaau and Avei Cowley, Ausai and Neta Tonumaivao. Move to St Giles Union Parish: In the same year, this group of families moved to the St Giles Union Parish (Methodist/Presbyterian) premises to continue their fellowship and worship. The St Giles Union Parish was under the leadership of Reverend Bill Milward. Reverend Leauatea Sio brought forth Reverend Setu Solomona to be the minister for the Samoan speaking group. Reverend Leauatea Sio, Reverend Setu Solomona and Reverend Milward worked closely together in the nurturing and caring of this Samoan speaking group. This group remained to be called the Samoa Te Atatu South PIC. In 1983, Reverend Pelu Tuai was called to be the minister for the Samoan speaking group. He remained in this ministerial role until he retired in 18 December Establishing Ranui Pacific Island Presbyterian Church: In 1991, through the tenacity, persistence and hard work of the founding members of the parish under the leadership of Reverend Elder Pelu Tuai and Funaki Tuai, a mutual agreement was reached with the English speaking members of St Giles that they would transition away from St Giles to establish a Samoan specific church and ministry under the Presbyterian movement. To this end, the Samoan speaking group relocated to the suburb of Ranui when the Church Property Trustees of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa NZ (PCANZ) offered a vacant piece of land owned by the PCANZ to the Samoan parish to build new facilities for a place of worship at 35 Armada Drive, Ranui. In 1993, the newly built church building, hall and carparks were officially opened and the parish officially renamed Ranui PIPC (also known as Ranui Samoan Presbyterian Church). From 1993 to 2017, the parish has continued its ministry under PCANZ, the Pacific Island Synod, Fono Samoa and Matagaluega i Sisifo structures. The majority of mission and ministry activities are conducted in Samoan with English to complement the activities as and when appropriate (e.g. English Sermon, Tupulaga activities and communications). Ministers who have been a part of this parish ministry were: Reverend Leauatea Sio, Reverend Bill Milward, Reverend Setu Solomona, Reverend Leao Si itia, Reverend Talagi Talagi, Rev Liu Tepou and Reverend Pelu Tuai. Session Clerks who have been a part of this ministry were: Epa Auimatagi, Vaomalo Kini, Tuilaepa Ropisone, Muliaga Lapi, Legaoi Lene, and currently Folasa Sio. Ranui Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church, 35 Armada Drive, Ranui, Auckland 2

3 Parish profile: As of 30 June 2017 the parish roll stood at 182 members which are made up of 36 families/aiga/matafale. The parish currently has a slightly higher number of females with 52% of the parish (94) being female and 48% (88) being male. The age representation of the parish members consists of 35% (63) age 25 years and under, 53% (97) are years of age and 12% (22) are over the age of 65. b. Ministries: There are 7 key groups that make up the life of the parish and its ministry and mission. i. Session: The Session is made up of 30 elders. They are the highest court of Ranui PIPC and have been tasked with the responsibilities and obligations as the appointed leaders of the parish council and are expected to provide governance on all matters (except those pertaining to the Minister) to do with the direction of the parish. ii. Choir: The choir is an active and central group within the worship programme. The choir practice twice a week on Wednesday and Sunday evenings in preparation for Sunday services as well as special services (weddings, funerals, regional services). As at 30 th June 2017 the choir has 48 active members with a committee consisting of two leaders one male and one female. iii. Women s Ministry: The Women s Ministry has 21 registered members and is made up of a cross section of the women within the parish. They predominantly older in years ranging from 45 years plus. There is work to promote and provide an environment to meet the needs of the younger women within the parish as part of women s ministry and how best to incorporate this within the life of the parish. iv. Youth: The Youth is made up of parents, young couples, tupulaga and children of the parish. The Youth is going through a season of change and uncertainity and is in the process of reviewing its structure and priorities over the next 12 months including electing of new committees, president, secretary and treasure for v. Sunday School: The Sunday School is led by the Superintendent and supported by Sunday School Teachers. Sunday school takes place from 9.30am - 11am each Sunday prior to the main service. vi. Young People: This is an active group within the parish. They have a newly appointed leader and a pro-active committee that plans their weekly activities within the Church. They are also active in supporting the activities of Catering and the maintenance and set up of the Hall when there are parish specific functions. Ranui Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church, 35 Armada Drive, Ranui, Auckland 3

4 vii. Catering and Hall: The catering and Hall Committee consists of up to 15 reps(seven women and seven men), responsible for the catering and hall hire. This committee has a strategic role in providing an alternative revenue source for the parish in terms of its mission and activities and work closely with the Tupulaga, Session and assistant session clerks as well as Treasurer and finance committee. c. Each Ministry has a specific month allocated to it throughout the year for their annual fundraising initiatives to assist with their mission work within the life of the church. d. The Elders Session is responsible for electing officers to lead the following ministries and the key leadership roles in the church (Session Clerk, Assistant Session Clerk, Treasurer Assistant Treasure, Youth Leader, Sunday School Leader, Young People s Leader & Catering/Hall Leader) The election of the church office holder takes place at the Elders Session meeting prior to the AGM. The duly elected officer decided on at the Elders Session meeting prior to the AGM are formally acknowledge and are blessed at the Church Annual General Meeting following this Elders meeting. 5. Facilities a. Sanctuary: The place of worship is able to accommodate up to 350 parishioners during a worship service. The facilities are in good condition (approx. 25 years of age), that includes a data projector which has all praise and worship music and bible readings listed during the service, an organ, grand piano and AV sound system to ensure clarity in communication from the Minister. b. Hall: The hall is built to the specifications of a community gym (houses a full size basketball court as well as volleyball court) and a purpose built stage for performances. It is able to accommodate up to 500 people. It is also used frequently for external catering to community and church groups throughout the year supported by the Catering team of the church. c. Commercial Kitchen: As part of the services offered by the church, there is a commercial kitchen that is used by the church for its ongoing ministry as well as for external catering. The commercial kitchen is overseen by the Catering and Hall committee. d. Car Park: There are 143 car parks including 5 disabled car parks on site. e. Manse: The church manse has 5 bedrooms, 2 sittings rooms, 3 ensuites, 2 bathrooms, 2 separate toilets, dining area and kitchen, double garage, study, storage room, laundry room. f. Chapel: The small chapel is a multi-purpose and functions room used by the groups of the church for their meetings and get togethers. It is also a shared space for the PI Synod effective from January 2017 for all meetings, workshops, gatherings pertaining to Synod business. g. Repairs and Maintenance: Ranui Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church, 35 Armada Drive, Ranui, Auckland 4

5 A facilities maintenance schedule has been completed outlining priorities and costs associated with the works schedule and timelines. This will include a budget and fundraising plan to raise the necessary finance to cover the costs to the maintenance work required. h. Early Childhood Education Centre: The church premises also accommodates for a pre-school on site. The preschool was part of the initial establishment of the church. However, overtime and due to the changing landscape of regulations and legislation concerning the governance, management and operation of pre-schools, the licensing and operation of the pre-school is now led by an independent trust that manages all the operational requirements relating to the pre-school. The trust pays a monthly rental to the church and there is a rental agreement between the church and trust to capture this relationship. 6. Financial The parish statistics for the period ending 30 th June 2016 are attached for your information and review. The parish statistics for the period ending 30 th June 2017 are available upon request. 7. Terms of Call a. Ministry Strand: After the Ministry Settlement Board reviewed the life of the parish, the board has agreed to call a Nationally Ordained Minister to fulfill the role of Minister of Word and Sacrament for Ranui PIPC. b. Statement of Ministry Expectation: Expectations set for the candidate are that the candidate adhere to the Terms of Call outlined in the Book of Order and parish profile; nurture and develop a Christ-like relationship with the parish and parishioners. c. Stipend: The parish are seeking a full time Minister as part of the Terms of Call. The minister s stipend (alofa) will be based on the terms and conditions set out in the PCANZ guidelines updated each year based on years of service. The parish is willing to offer a fulltime stipend based on these guidelines and with accordance with the level of seniority of service set out in the stipend guidelines. The stipend would also include free board/lodging at the church manse. d. Allowances: In accordance with the terms and conditions of stipend set by PCANZ, the ministers set allowances are already built into the stipend. e. Key attributes and competencies required for the call: i. Love for Jesus as priority over all ii. Role model in worship and devotion iii. Ability to bridge the generations and nurture various age groups into ministry iv. Passion for mission activities v. Ability to disciple, equip and capacity building vi. Active in pastoral care, counselling & support vii. Ability to balance the traditional and contemporary expressions of faith viii. Innovative and Creative; seeks assistance when necessary Ranui Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church, 35 Armada Drive, Ranui, Auckland 5

6 ix. Candidate (and spouse) must be fluent in Samoan and English Ranui Pacific Islanders Presbyterian Church, 35 Armada Drive, Ranui, Auckland 6