For Travis and Cherish, leaving Gloriavale with their six children meant starting over in almost every sense: possessions, finances and a place to call home. The thought of owning their own home felt well out of reach. But they didn’t give up. Once they found a home that was right for them, the couple approached several banks for a mortgage, only to be turned down. After all they’d been through, this must have been a devastating blow.

"We honestly got a ‘no’ from all the banks," says Travis. "We believe it was a miracle from God that we were able to get a home through Christian Savings."

For Cherish, the property represented the opportunity to create a place of safety and stability for their children.

"We have never been able to call anything our own our whole lives," she says. "When we left Gloriavale we were broken and lost. But God has carried us and become so real to us over the last two years."

For Travis and Cherish, the support from Christian Savings meant more than a mortgage. It has been a healing experience which meant the chance to put down roots and build a future for their family.

Stories like this show God’s provision expressed through the investment of our depositors. Every dollar invested with Christian Savings helps provide practical lending solutions that support people, strengthen communities, and contribute to the growth of God's Kingdom here in New Zealand.

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