Haere Mai

Haere Mai Project Plan

A Ministry of Invitation, Hospitality, and Gospel Proclamation

1. Vision & Purpose

The Haere Mai Project is an intentional effort to create welcoming spaces where people can explore the Christian faith through personal invitation, hospitality, and community. By running the Christianity Explored course in small home groups, we aim to introduce non-Christians to the hope we have in Christ while strengthening the faith of believers.

2. Key Dates & Timeline

  • April 20 (Easter Sunday) – June 8 (Pentecost Sunday): Seven-week Christianity Explored course

  • February 16 – March 2: Call for hosts, facilitators, and group members

  • March 16 & 23: Training sessions for facilitators and hosts

  • March 30 – April 13: Formation of groups and final preparation

  • April 20 (Launch Sunday): Official start of Haere Mai Home Groups

  • June 8 (Pentecost Sunday): Closing reflections and next steps

3. Haere Mai Home Groups – Structure & Expectations

Each group will:

  • Meet weekly in a host’s home, with 6-12 participants (half Christians, half invited non-Christians)

  • Be led by a trained facilitator using the Christianity Explored material
    Include fellowship, Bible study, a video, discussion and refreshments

  • Be encouraged to continue as a group after the course, if desired

4. Volunteer Roles & Recruitment

Hosts

  • Open their home for weekly meetings

  • Provide a warm, welcoming environment

  • Assist in hospitality but do not need to lead discussions

 

Facilitators

  • Lead group discussions and guide participants through the material

  • Receive training and ongoing support

  • Can also be a host if willing

Group Members (Christian Participants)

  • Commit to attending the sessions and contributing to discussions

  • Personally invite one non-Christian friend or family member to join

Call for Volunteers (February 16 – March 2):
If you feel called to serve as a host, facilitator, or group member, please fill out the Response Form (available here) and return it to Tineke in the office.

5. Existing Home Groups & Haere Mai

  • Current home groups are invited to participate but must adjust their format to align with the Haere Mai vision (50% Christian, 50% non-Christian).

  • After the course, groups may return to their original format or continue in their new setup.

6. Training & Preparation

  • Facilitator Training Sessions: March 16 & 23 (times TBC)

  • Host Briefing Sessions: March 16 & 23 (times TBC)

  • Christianity Explored booklets and guides provided for free

7. Course Overview – Christianity Explored

  • Session 1: Good News

  • Session 2: Identity

  • Session 3: Sin

  • Session 4: The Cross

  • Session 5: Resurrection

  • Session 6: Grace

  • Session 7: Come and Live (originally “Come and Die”)

8. Next Steps & Follow-up

  • June 8 (Pentecost Sunday): Testimonies, reflections, and encouragement for next steps

  • Post-course: Support for groups that wish to continue meeting

Pray & Participate!
We invite you to prayerfully consider how you can take part in this mission. Let’s step out in faith and hospitality to share the love of Christ.

Deo Vistar