Book Launch - Dr John Hitchen - Reclaiming the Good News

Name: Book Launch - Dr John Hitchen - Reclaiming the Good News
Start: 2026-05-01T19:00:00+1200
End: 2026-05-01T21:00:00+1200
Location: 3 Smythe Road

Fri, 1 May, 7pm - 9pm NZST

3 Smythe Road

Auckland, New Zealand

Laidlaw College

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The evening is an opportunity to meet with, and participate in discussions with Dr John Hitchen. The topics covered will be from his latest book, "Reclaiming the Good News". He will be interviewed by current Laidlaw Principal Roshan Allpress and there will be responses from academics, including Dr Allen Yeh.

Reclaiming the Good News distills a lifetime of reflection on how to share the good news of Jesus in a culturally engaging way. Drawing inspiration from the Apostle Paul, John M. Hitchen provides guidance on how we might live out the gospel to have an impact in a variety of contexts. Hitchen then demonstrates how these principles can apply to specific situations, from politics and business to death and loss. Reclaiming the Good News is a must read for thoughtful believers who want to prepare themselves and others to fulfill the Great Commission.

For those outside Auckland, the zoom link is: https://laidlaw.zoom.us/j/82841039551.

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Dr John Hitchen

John’s preparation for cross-cultural missionary service included a BA in education, youth work in Christchurch, BD studies at Laidlaw and pastoral experience at Rutland St Chapel. With his wife Ann, he served as Dean and Principal of Christian Leaders Training College in Papua New Guinea. John’s PhD from the University of Aberdeen, focused on 19th century mission in the Pacific. Returning to New Zealand in 1984, John again served with Rutland St Chapel before appointment to Laidlaw as Dean of the Christchurch branch in 1987. He served as National Principal from 1990 to 1998.

“This collection provides a unique and valuable insight into one of New Zealand’s most influential gospel thinkers and strategic leaders"

Dr Roshan Allpress Principal , Laidlaw College
John offers a sound theological reflection based in his inter–transcultural experience grounded in his biblical field of expertise.

Geovanne Bustos Senior Lecturer, Divine Word University
This is a book that is deeply rooted in Scripture, and which gives us profound and practical discussions about the Gospel, its implications, and its relationship to culture.

Paul Trebilco Professor of New Testament Studies, University of Otago

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Laidlaw College is Aotearoa New Zealand's largest evangelical, inter-denominational, tertiary institute. We have been equipping women and men to renew their communities in light of the Gospel for over 100 years. As a private training establishment, we offer quality education in theology, mission and ministry, counselling and teacher education, with campuses in Henderson and Christchurch. Study at Laidlaw is not only for those preparing for professional Christian ministry but is also for those who are seeking to deepen and integrate their faith into every area of life. We teach programmes from Certificate to Doctoral level.