The First Annual Conference of the New Zealand Methodist Church will be held from March 15 to 17, 2024.

Representatives from 13 congregations across the country, both large and small, gathered together as members of the annual conference, comprising over 40 delegates.

During the meeting, discussions were held regarding various matters of the Methodist Church in New Zealand, and the first bishop and department chairs and committee members of the New Zealand annual conference were elected.

The participants actively cast their votes.

Bishop Lin Baoqiang from the Australian Methodist Church offered a blessing and prayer for the newly appointed Bishop Chen Liliang of the New Zealand Methodist Church.

On March 17, during the Sunday service and closing worship of the annual conference, the service team began with a prayer.

The venue was filled with esteemed guests.

Friends gathered in abundance.

Familiar faces after a long time: Pastor Zhong Kaipeng.

Pastor Zhong Kaipeng specially led the Chuangle Choir to celebrate this occasion.

Pastor Huang Wanli shared his insights.

Bishop Lin Baoqiang's Sermon

Ordination of the First Bishop of the New Zealand Methodist Church: Bishop Chen Liliang.

Bishop Chen and his wife receiving blessings.

Bishop Lin Baoqiang from the Australian Methodist Church and the first Bishop of New Zealand, Bishop Chen Liliang.

Ordination of Wang Lili as Associate Pastor.

Group photo of all attending pastors.

Ecclesiastes 4:12: "A cord of three strands is not easily broken." Our pastors set an example for us through their actions: husbands and wives serving together in unity for the Lord our God.

Group photo.