Who We Are
‘MotiVate’ is the New Zealand office of Missionary Ventures – a non-denominational family of Christians, bound together by our love for God and our commitment to reaching the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We are rooted in relationships – encouraging, collaborating with, and supporting the church around the globe in fulfilling the Great Commission.
What We Do
Our main focus, both at home and around the world, is the spread of the good news of the gospel. We believe that discipleship is the foundation of the Great Commission, and when performed through personal relationships, intentional projects, and strategic ministries, we are able to achieve maximum impact upon countless lives for the glory of God’s Kingdom.
Through Bible Training, we are able to prepare students’ minds and hearts to venture into the world, skilfully sharing the gospel wherever they go.
We are committed to the formation of gatherings of believers who worship, grow, and commit themselves to sharing their faith.
Around the developing world, Missionary Ventures serves local Christian schools by strengthening them to carry out their Kingdom calling.
We desire to see families and communities thrive. We seek to see individuals become not only followers of Jesus but also see families lifted out of the cycles of poverty and disease.
Mobilisation
Where is God calling you?
We mobilise ordinary people, just like you, in impactful ministry opportunities and for varying lengths of service.
While not one of our primary ministry initiatives, we will raise funds to support emergency relief work through our national leaders where possible.
Stories from the Mission Field
Be encouraged and inspired as you read our stories of lives transformed through the power of God’s love, and ask Him to show you how you can be personally involved – through your prayers, financial support or by serving in New Zealand or overseas.
MYANMAR – Three Months Since the Earthquake
“I felt like we all were mad, we look one another and did not understand whether we are alive or whether we are in spirit! I do not know why I am alive, but I knew God had a plan for me in my life”, recounted one Myanmarese lady to our Myanmar leader during his visit to distribute relief aid funded through the generous support of donors in New Zealand, and beyond …
THAILAND – The Story of Two New Churches
In this season of new fruitfulness for Mission Ventures Thailand (MVT), we have clearly seen the hand of God at work through the birth of two new churches filled with life, hope, and devotion—MV Nong Bua Church and MV Pak Khat Church …
MYANMAR – 7.7 magnitude earthquake causes widespread destruction
“Pray for Myanmar! We are safe. But many are suffering. We need the hand of God.
The devastation seems very huge beyond descriptions and media coverage. This is the worst in 186 years. Unfortunately thousands will be killed, many being trapped under rubbles. The worst is no sufficient rescue workers due to conscription law, many fled to forest for fear of being enlisted to armies forcefully. The news keeps coming and it does not look good at all …
PHILIPPINES – Clean Water for Mangyan Communities
Over the past two months, Ps Danny Macuha (MV Philippines) and his team have been busy constructing two water tanks to supply clean water on the island of Mindoro, as ell as new places of worship for remote tribal communities.
Ps Danny reported,
“Praise God for His provision to construct a water tank for clean water projects in two Mangyan communities in Abra de Ilog and Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro.
Also, we built a chapel, because the old chapel was destroyed by a typhoon last year.”
NEW ZEALAND – Tonga Young Adult Leaders’ Retreat 2025
We were blessed to host 50+ young adults in January for 3 days of leadership training with experienced leaders from around the world.
We also organised a Youth Rally – attended by the group and Auckland-based family members, and contributed a Pasifika item to ‘Gather25’ …
PHILIPPINES – Devastating Impact of Typhoon Kristine
We are writing to share an update on the devastating impact of Typhoon Kristine and the ongoing rescue efforts in affected areas. The storm has caused severe flooding and destruction, particularly in the Bicol Region, Region 4a (my place) and some part of Luzon.
Entire communities have been submerged, with families displaced and homes destroyed. Mindoro Island was affected some areas are submerged due to heavy rain.
INDIA – Floods hit Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
India is facing one of its most devastating floods in recent history. Torrential rains have submerged entire communities, leaving thousands homeless, without food, clean water, and basic necessities. Families are struggling to survive amidst rising waters, destroyed homes, and the risk of disease.
We urgently need your prayers and support to provide for the church families of MV leaders affected by the flood.
THAILAND – Thai Seminary Students serving in North-East region
MVThailand organised and hosted a team of seminary students from North-Eastern Bible Seminary to serve in MV Amnat Charoen and MV Ubon churches for 2 weeks in their respective communities.
Praise and thank God for Pastors’ Somporn and Kambang, and also the North-Eastern Bible Seminary’s students.
They had a very fruitful and blessed time together…
AUCKLAND – Missions Event Video – 2 March 2024
We enjoyed a blessed dinner and event on Saturday 2 March, so graciously and generously hosted by Otara Samoan AOG church.
You can now view the full edited livestream and we invite you to prayerfully consider supporting our national leaders through the SUPPORT link …