Against the Odds: Murray Robertson and Spreydon Baptist Church

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Against the Odds: Murray Robertson and Spreydon Baptist Church is written by Kevin Ward and published by Lulu.com. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0473367254 (ISBN 10) and 9780473367251 (ISBN 13).

In 1968 Murray Robertson was called as a young minister to a small elderly church in Christchurch, and what followed over the next 40 years was both unexpected and remarkable. During this period Spreydon Baptist grew to be one of the largest churches in the country. More than 70 people were sent out on overseas mission, a significant number of others became ministers of churches elsewhere in New Zealand, and others in the church developed a wide range of effective ministries. Robertson himself became an influential leader in the wider church in New Zealand. In its local community Spreydon developed a large number of community ministries with such influence that the mayor of Christchurch visited to thank the church for its contribution to the life of the city. This book not only tells the story but also provides insights and learning from which anyone interested in the future of Christianity and the church might benefit.