About Kate
I grew up in the military lifestyle—always traveling and having new experiences alongside my family—which I believe prepared me for a transient lifestyle. When I met Noah and he shared the NZ dream, there was no hesitation on my part. There was always this sense that we would be mobile and actively pioneering.
I am honored to be here in Christchurch because God has big transformation in store for this city. It is exciting to be a part of the body of believers here working and praying into city-wide revival, especially through organic and missional home-based church development. It is so exciting to be a part of coaching others in these expressions in their homes and witnessing believers blossom in their faith. It has also been a blessing volunteering under YWAM Oxford. We have been able to host some amazing people and connect with international staff, students and travelers.
What I have my hands in:
- —YWAM Oxford/Christchurch: Running the hospitality house (though it’s not open at the moment due to damages from the earthquake)
- —YWAM Oxford/Christchurch: Earthquake Relief Coordinator (helping connect incoming missionaries to local initiatives and accommodation)
- —ESOL Home Tutor through English Language Partners New Zealand
- —Volunteer at a local primary school
- —Missional Community Advocate (House church development coach)
- —Freelance writer/editor: Occasionally write for RELEVANT and loveyourneighbour.co.nz
- —Kate’s Little Card Shop : fundraiser where I sell hand-stitched card sets
- —De Collectieve Photography Challenge
His Love Compels Us
We are not called to be successful, but to be faithful. Those are the words of Mother Theresa. Seek God, listen, obey. Do what you see the Father doing—be faithful in the little things and the large. We’re a people prone to independence and operating out of our own ideas. That’s why I need God’s wisdom and grace centering me, guiding me. His ways, not mine.
In knowing Jesus, we are immediately welcomed into God’s family and into knowing His will for us, daily. Our ears can hear, our eyes can see. Our lives become transformed as we are molded into His likeness, and we can help transform the lives of others. We journey through life, being faithful to what God desires of us, whether it means staying put in the neighborhoods we were born into, living among the slums in Kibera, or being the right hand man to a world leader, and allowing God to speak through you in your sphere of influence.
I believe that when we truly discover who we are meant to be, we flourish. Over the last six years God has slowly revealed my weaknesses and areas where I need healing, that I might also confidently know my strengths, my giftings and my purpose, encouraging me toward becoming who He designed me to be. He’s always working on us, if we let Him. He’s continually preparing us for the next step, and each day is forward-moving, propelling us toward His best.
One aspect I love about faith in God is that it’s not really about the rules and religious practices. It’s about knowing who you were created to be and living it out in freedom. When you realize the love God has for you, the overflow of your heart produces in you the desire to be near to Him and serve Him with your words and action, your life. His love compels us. In the song, From the Inside Out, by Hillsong United, there is a section of lyrics that speak to this: “Your glory goes beyond all fame, my heart and my soul, Lord I give you control. Consume me from the inside out.”
To do what God desires, it’s so important to identify how God uniquely speaks to us and to grow in discerning how He leads you. I am passionate about helping others identify this in themselves. Are you hearing God’s voice? What are your giftings and how are you using them?
If you haven’t picked up on it yet, I like to see trasformation. Nothing excites me more than to see people actively pursuing positive change in themselves through God’s wisdom + love (like healing from their junk and becoming the best version of themselves). Booker T. Washington said, “Remember that everyone’s life is measured by the power that person has to make the world better.” In order to fulfill that, we gotta get healed and be shown we who are meant to be. What are you dreaming up? Do it!
