Participants share their experience of the Building Strong Foundations course below:
Lyn
This course has brought me back to use of scripture to bring healing and wholeness to myself and in my relationship with God.
JB
I think this course will strengthen any who choose to listen and engage. Well done it is beautiful. For me it brought to light certain internal feelings that I had but I was unable to see without God using this course.
Jon Davy
Such a beautiful experience. I felt safe in a place that held grace, compassion, and God's love through all the team. A life changing course, I have learnt so much and feel I have grown and solidified my identity.
Anonymous
Such a beautiful and safe environment. The structure of the course makes it feel safe.
Linda
Wonderful to have a safe, nurturing environment to hear God's heart and to grow.
DJ
This course explored deep issues in a way that was respectful and safe. Topics which were triggering became opportunities to heal and walk in victory with God. I am a work-in-progress with God, bound by love, hope and grace.
Lynne
This course has been very life-giving and faith-building. The way it incorporates healing throughout the sessions is a beautiful gift. It is without question just what I needed to be part of. I wish everyone could take part in the BSF course. There was so much to learn throughout the time together, covering trust, God's love for us, identity, renewing our minds from old beliefs, and more. I found myself looking forward to each session. Very thankful for the team and their loving input and for providing a safe space for us all.
RC
The team - you have been amazing, open, and always available. I appreciate the atmosphere of unity, peace, and love that abides here.
Anika
A safe space to share your ideas and thoughts, with no judgement. It gives you tools to use in different situations in your life. A lot of reference to scripture which reinforces things just so much better.
Helen Bryan
It has been really awesome - I have learnt how to 'glue myself to the Rock'. The testimonies really helped me and also showed me how to protect myself, I feel stronger in my faith - I now see that I'm saturated in God's love. Your passion and love has helped me receive healing. Thank you.
Anonymous
I really appreciate the practical tools and handouts to refer back to along the journey. I'm so grateful for the safe, caring atmosphere of the course and those that have presented it. Thank you for being a helpful and needed part of my healing journey.
BH
I have so appreciated this course and revealing how shame has crippled so many areas. Glad to be renewing my mind and declaring my real identity.
Anonymous
I have really appreciated the safe space that the BSF course facilitates, along with the variety of materials and resources provided. I feel that the tools I have been given are useful and practical ones that I can take on my continuing journey. I feel strengthened in my identity in Christ, and encouraged with what I have learned.
LB
I appreciate the space given to share thoughts / insights in a safe space. I am blessed by the God-centredness of the course, "a light shining on a hill." May the work you undertake prosper and bear much fruit. Thank you for your willingness to be open to God's leading for this course. Bless you all.
LL
A fantastic and safe time and space to self-reflect and check my emotional and spiritual foundations. So needed in the busyness of life.
Zoe
From the team to all the scriptures, knowledge gained on so many avenues of life, I have truly been blessed. Thank you for using all of your testimonies and building such a God-filled, open-hearted, kind, generous, and loving course. I have been given so many tools to take away and grow. I have already started!
A Davy
I have loved the hospitality, openness, and calm approach toward me. I have loved the heart posture toward Te Reo Māori and embracing culture with utmost respect. I have loved the activities and forming openness with my group. Thank you.
Sue
Very insightful. The team are warm, loving - so encouraging, helpful and uplifting. Thank you for your support.
SS
Even though I have been a Christian for a long time, it's good to re-look at our foundations. As time goes by you hardly notice that a foundation you are building on is slightly out of alignment. Doing this course helped me see areas where I had stopped living in the freedom God meant me to have. It's the little foxes that spoil the vine. So thank you.
HB
It has been eye-opening. I have learned to reinforce my faith / trust in God. I have started a healing journey to love myself through God. I have renewed my faith and trust in God.
Trish
I love that through "the contract" put in place, the course is a safe place to share, I had no fear of saying what I thought or felt. Acceptance amazing! I learned so much about myself, about God, about how I see God, how He sees me and feels about me.