Who We Are
We believe in equipping and empowering you to be on mission for God
We have over 50 churches located across 16 countries around the world. We believe that significant ministry flows from significant relationships.
Whether you have been called to education, healthcare, business, arts, media, government, family or church, we want to equip you to extend the Kingdom of God in your world.
Our Values
Honour
We seek to honour God, God's Word and each other.
Excel
We excel by having a spirit of excellence. We excel in giving God the best of our time, talent and treasure.
Advance
Greatness comes from serving others and being more like Jesus. We advance the Kingdom of God when we use our gifts by serving God, our city and one another.
Reach out
We are intentional about reaching out to those who are close to us, but far away from God.
Together
We love doing life together. We're not just people who are in the same room together, but united together together. Sharing a common vision to love God and to love others.
Our Beliefs
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We believe there is one true living God, who eternally exists in three persons in unity, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
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We believe in the Divine inspiration and authority of the Holy Scriptures.
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We believe in the original perfection of creation; the inherent corruptness of humanity through the Fall; the necessity of repentance and regeneration by grace and through faith in Christ alone, and the eternal separation from God of the finally unrepentant.
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We believe in the virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, triumphant resurrection, ascension and continuing intercession of our Lord Jesus Christ, His second coming and eternal Kingdom reign.
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We believe in the justification and sanctification of believers through the finished work of Christ, their security as they remain in Him, and their future resurrection in an incorruptible body. We believe in the sacraments of baptism by immersion and of the Lord’s Supper.
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We believe in the baptism of the Holy Spirit for believers with supernatural signs, empowering the Church for its mission in the world. We believe in the gifts of the Holy Spirit for the building up of the Church and ministry to the world.
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We believe in Christ’s leadership of the Church through the ascension ministries of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers, for the unity, maturity and growth of the Church.
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We believe in the privilege and responsibility of wise stewardship of all that God has given, including the practice of tithing to the local church.
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We believe that marriage is ordained by God in Scripture for the exclusive union between one man and one woman, for their mutual help and comfort.
Our Leadership
Sam and Kathy Monk
Pastors Sam and Kathy Monk have been leading Equippers Church since the year 2000. Sam and Kathy are the visionary leaders of Equippers; and Sam is the National Movement Leader of ACTS Churches New Zealand. Together they personify vision, strength and faith to raise a passionate generation of Christ followers who will change their world . Their heart is to establish local Churches and see the Gospel of Jesus Christ preached throughout the world. Together they live in Auckland New Zealand with their three daughters.
Bruce and Helen Monk
Pastors Bruce and Helen Monk have raised a generation of leaders who are impacting nations for the cause of Jesus Christ. Having been the National Movement Leaders of ACTS Churches New Zealand, Bruce now leads ACTS Churches Europe as well as the Equippers Network International. Together Bruce and Helen minister all around the world with a desire to see a powerful move of the Holy Spirit.