THE STORY
THE SEND exists to mobilise and activate a generation into their missional and evangelistic calling.
It was born out of the prayer movement of The Call. After a catalytic gathering called Azusa Now, a collaboration of leaders came together to found THE SEND.
The vision was for a gathering where success was not the number gathered, but the number activated to reach one of five key mission fields:
- (1) Nations
- (2) Universities
- (3) High Schools
- (4) Children
- (5) Local Communities.
From the first gathering at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida it was clear this was not an event but a movement. A generation was ready to move from inaction to a missional lifestyle. Over the last years THE SEND has filled stadiums and arenas in Kansas City, Brazil and Norway and tens of thousands of people have committed to take missional action is the result.
We in New Zealand have been on the journey since April 2021, praying about the potential of The Send happening here. It was never assumed this was right. Many hours were spent listening, asking questions and seeking input from a vast array of Christian leaders from across the nation.
Since the beginning of this process, we have journeyed with Tangata Whenua and have continually sought how to contextualise The Send for Aotearoa. There has been a clear resonation with the heart behind The Send and its alignment with what God is already doing in our nation. After much prayer, discussion and planning it was clear that now is the time for The Send New Zealand.
Take a look at the impact of each gathering so far around the world:
