Special Guests

Danielle Strickland

We are so stoked to have Danielle joining us.  Danielle is a Canadian born Austalian Salvation Army officer.  She lives in Melbourne with her husband Steve and her 2 children Zion and Judah.  She is known globally for speaking about her passion for Jesus and her concern for the marginalised in the world.

Merrilyn Withers

Merrilyn began her youth ministry career as Youth Pastor of Wellington South Baptist Church in 1980 and served as a regional consultant in Canterbury and Wellington before taking on her current role as National BYM Leader in 2004.

Merrilyn loves to equip young people and youth leaders to be the very best they can be for God! She has a special heart for teenagers on the edge of society and longs to see their lives transformed through genuinely loving and life-giving youth ministries and churches.

The Wonderful...MR KENT

Kent, originally a 'Naki' boy lives out North West in Kumeu.  He could be described as a Kiwi bloke who loves life and the outdoors.  Kent's a keen pig hunter with a stack of stories about how life and faith can merge to impact the world.  Good on ya mate!