Our Profession: Christian vocation and law

Tō tātou mahi: Tō te Karaitiana nei tū me te ture

God calls, we respond. That’s the Christian vocation, in life and in law.

Christian Lawyers of Aotearoa New Zealand are delighted to invite you to join us at our annual dinner and conference on Thursday 14 and Friday 15 August. We’ll be exploring themes of identity, calling, and context with inspiring speakers including:

Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu from Te Pīhopatanga o Te Tai Tokerau, who will encourage us to start by finding our identity in Christ;

Andrew Coster, who will offer personal reflections on discerning and pursuing vocation as a servant and a leader, drawing on his experience in public service roles;

Practitioners and panellists including Zenas Kim, Gael Goulter, and Steven Moe, who will share their stories of integrating faith and profession from the frontlines of legal practice, encourage us to think about how to engage with our current context in light of our beliefs, and equip us with practical tools and tips.

More speakers will be announced, but why not get your tickets now and take advantage of our early-bird pricing?

Key details

Dinner

We’ll kick off with fellowship and food on Thursday 14 August from 6.30 pm
Venue: Waipuna Hotel and Conference Centre Exhibition Hall
Cost (incl. GST): $70 (buffet meal; cash bar for drinks)

Conference

We’ll gather on Friday 15 August from 10 am – 4 pm.
Equippers Church Manukau (easy access to/from the airport).
CPD: eligible for 3 points if you attend the full day.
Catering: morning tea on arrival, lunch, and afternoon tea—and, of course, coffee.
Cost (incl. GST):
- General Admission: $245 (early-bird price of $195 before 31 July);
- Student: $49 (early-bird price of $29 before 31 July).

E te whanau o ngā roiā Karaitiana - nau mai haere mai!

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About Ethos

Ethos are human rights advocates, helping people to live out their most important beliefs. Together with an alliance of expert lawyers, they offer advice, support and education to promote the fundamental rights to freedom of conscience, religion, and belief. These rights foster real moral debate, protect us against abuses of power, and embrace our full humanity. Ethos also offers CPD and resources to the legal profession, and provides vocational support to Christian lawyers and law students.

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