We pray for The Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa/New Zealand (CCAANZ), which was established by Gafcon in 2019, in response to theological shifts within the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. The formation was initiated by twelve conservative Anglican congregations seeking to uphold traditional biblical teachings and Anglican orthodoxy. It now comprises 20 parishes.
The Rt. Rev’d Jay Behan was elected as its first bishop, whose consecration was presided over by the then Chairman of the Primates Council, Archbishop Foley Beach, alongside several Gafcon bishops from around the world.
Under Bishop Behan's leadership, CCAANZ emphasises the authority of Scripture, traditional Anglican doctrine, and a commitment to gospel proclamation across New Zealand.