Bethany Christian Missions Charitable Trust, the name by which Christian Missions Charitable Trust is known in New Zealand, was begun in 2002 by Colleen Redit. Bethany CMCT (NZ) provides a funding base in New Zealand for CMCT in India, it promotes child sponsorship, sells crafts and encourages prayer.
Colleen Redit, from New Zealand, began CMCT in India. It was registered in India in 1979. From the beginning its aim has been to uplift, educate and train men, women and children in occupations which give them a future of hope and dignity.
The goal of BCMCT is to help achieve the ministry aspirations of the CMCT Board and to fulfil the expectations of the NZ supporters.
A POEM BY BRUCE
In South India’s Chennai, a dream came alive,
A pioneer named Colleen did tirelessly strive.
Now with 320 CMCT employees, their spirit untamed,
Reaching slum thousands, a mission that can’t be tamed.
Bethany Schooling, a beacon in the night,
Guiding students with knowledge, shining bright.
24/7 dedicated to high-quality care,
Bethany Hospital, a place where hope and healing share.
35 rally clubs, spreading love far and wide,
Reaching out to the forgotten, standing side by side.
Leprosy, Elder Care, Street Dwellers, and HIV,
Helping those in need; no hope, giving them a chance to live.
From the slums with 3000 to 50000 in sight,
Empowerment the goal, breaking poverty’s tight,
Education and employment, the keys to success,
CMCT breaking the poverty cycle, no more distress.
For more information, their website you’ll find,
www.bcmct.co.nz, a resource of a kind,
With stories and updates, it gives so much more,
Discover the hope that CMCT’s work has in store.
Peter Brookes is the Executive Director of Bethany CMCT (NZ). Peter’s role is to promote the work of CMCT throughout New Zealand and in doing so increase the support for CMCT ministries. He also manages the BCMCT office and the NZ wide operation.
Karen Brookes is the Promotions Coordinator of Bethany CMCT (NZ). She works with Peter in promoting the work of CMCT and in the BCMCT office and selling the crafts made by the women in Chennai at CMCT’s Haven of Hope Handcraft Centre.
Campbell Fountain (Chair),
Rachel Humphrey (Treasurer)
Fiona Frear (Administration)
Alfred Luther, Punitha Luther, Sherin Simpson, Blair Humphrey, Evi Sinclair, Karen Brookes
exists to link NZ supporters with people cared for and nurtured by CMCT in India.
5 Puriri Road, Whenuapai, Auckland 0618 | Phone: 027 362 0324
