Meet the North New Zealand Conference team
Lead Team
![Bob Larsen](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-BoLa21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Bob Larsen
Lead Pastor (President)
![Rosalie McFarlane](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-RoMc21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Rosalie McFarlane
General Secretary
![Chiedza Ndlovu](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NZPUC-Staff-ChN.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Chiedza Ndlovu
Chief Financial Officer
Ministerial / Pastors / Chaplains
![Adrian Webster](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-AW20.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Adrian Webster
Ministerial Secretary / Regional Pastor
North Harbour Church
Snells Beach Church
![Allen Chen](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-ACh.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Allen Chen
Pastor
Auckland Chinese Church
Auckland North Chinese Church
West Auckland Chinese Church
![Amalani Pahulu](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/STAFF-NNZC-AP23.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Amalani Pahulu
School Chaplain
Balmoral School
South Auckland School
![Andrew West](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-AW.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Andrew West
Regional Pastor, School Chaplain
Tauranga Church
Tauranga School
Papamoa Church
![Anton van Wyk](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-AaVW.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Anton van Wyk
Regional Pastor
Levin Church
Masterton Church
Kapiti Coast Church
![Axel Puga](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-APu20.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Axel Puga
Pastor
Te Aroha Church
Thames Church
Waihi Church
Whitianga Church
![Bruce Mason](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-BrMa17.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Bruce Mason
Pastor, School Chaplain
Napier Church
Waipukurau Church
Parkside Adventist School
![Chris Suloloto](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-ChrSu17.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Chris Suloloto
Pastor
Papakura Samoan Church
South Auckland Samoan Church
Hamilton Samoan Church
![Dan Wilson](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/STAFF-NNZC-DaW.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Dan Wilson
Pastor
Murupara Church
Rotorua Church
![Dyason Kuresa](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-DyKu16.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Dyason Kuresa
Pastor
Glen Innes Church
Panmure Samoan Church
![Ehasi Mikaele](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/STAFF-NNZC.EhM_.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Ehasi Mikaele
Pastor
Bethany Tongan Church
Mizpah Tongan Church
![Erickson Fabien](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-ErFa.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Erickson Fabien
Regional Pastor
Wellington Church
Wellington City Community Church
![Erwin Boggiano](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NNZC.staff_.ERB_.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Erwin Boggiano
Associate Pastor
Eastside (Hamilton) Church
Hamilton Maori (Whanau) Church
Te Kuiti Church
Hillcrest International Church
![Evan Fray](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-EvFr18.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Evan Fray
Chaplain
Bethesda Church
![Giovani Stowers](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-GiSt16.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Giovani Stowers
Regional Pastor
New Lynn Samoan Church
Manurewa Samoan Church
Mangere Samoan Church
![Gorbachev Stewart](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NNZC-STAFF-GoSt.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Gorbachev Stewart
Assistant Pastor, School Chaplain
Palmerston North
Palmerston North School
![Greg Timmins](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-GrTi.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Greg Timmins
Pastor
Gisborne Church
Tikitiki Church
![Harvey Gangadeen](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-HaGa21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Harvey Gangadeen
Pastor
Cambridge Church
Matamata Church
Tirau Church
![Henry Ugapo](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-HeUg.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Henry Ugapo
Pastor
Kosena Church
Wellington Samoan Church
Wellington Tongan Church
![Hillary Baatjies](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-HiBa13.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Hillary Baatjies
Pastor, School Chaplain
Acts Church
Henderson Church
Waitakere School
![Jeffrey Pau](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-JP19.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Jeffrey Pau
Pastor
Brentwood Church
Waitakere Church
Light House Church
![Joe Afoa](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-JoAf.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Joe Afoa
Pastor
East Tamaki Samoan Church
Massey Samoan Church
Onehunga Samoan Church
![Joe Tesese](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-JIT.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Joe Tesese
Pastor
Hawkes Bay Samoan Church
Hutt Valley Samoan Church
Palmerston North Samoan Church
Porirua Cook Islands Church
![John Browne](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-JoBr20.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
John Browne
Pastor
Mangere Church
Otara Church
![Jordan Spangler](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-JoSp20.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Jordan Spangler
Pastor, School Chaplain
Hamilton Church
Hamilton School
![Jozaine Josephs](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NNZC.staff_.JoJo_-1.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Jozaine Josephs
Pastor
New Plymouth Church
Stratford Church
New Plymouth School
![Justin Strauss](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/STAFF-NNZC-STR.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Justin Strauss
Pastor
Palmerston North Church
Whanganui Church
![Karyn Newson](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-KaNe22.jpeg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Karyn Newson
Chaplain
Sanitarium Health Food Company
![Katie Askin](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NNZC-STAFF-KaA.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Katie Askin
Associate Pastor
Tauranga Church
Tauranga School
![Keli Pepa](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-KePe22.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Keli Pepa
Youth / Young Adults Director
North New Zealand Conference
![Kelsey Ryan](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/NNZC-KR24.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Kelsey Ryan
Associate Youth Director - Pathfinders & Adventurers and Children's Ministries
North New Zealand Conference
![Kirsten Lundqvist](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-KiLu.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Kirsten Lundqvist
Pastor
Bet Tikkun Church
Capital Church
![Kofi Amoah](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-KoAm.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Kofi Amoah
School Chaplain
Longburn Adventist College
![Kwan Matautia](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-kwma.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Kwan Matautia
Pastor
Lower Hutt Church
Porirua Church
Wellington School
![Lynelle Laws](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-LL15.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Lynelle Laws
Partners in Ministry, Women’s Ministry, & Prayer Ministry Coordinator
North New Zealand Conference
![Maika Peehikuru](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-MaP21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Maika Peehikuru
Pastor
Auckland Indian Church
Auckland Maori Church
Otahuhu Church
![Mekuri Su’a](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/STAFF-NNZC.MeS_.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Mekuri Su’a
Pastor
Orewa Church
Auckland Central Samoan Church
![Michael Falzarano](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-MiFa16.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Michael Falzarano
Pastor
Eastside (Hamilton) Church
Hamilton Maori (Whanau) Church
Te Kuiti Church
Hillcrest International Church
![Midori Ierome](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-MiIe.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Midori Ierome
Pastor, School Chaplain
Feilding Church
Mosaic Church
Palmerston North School
![Moe Siaki](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-MSi22.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Moe Siaki
Pastor, School Chaplain
Have Life Church
Auckland High School
![Mosa Mafile’o](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/STAFF-NNZC.MoM_.png?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Mosa Mafile’o
Pastor
Manna Park Church
Whitford Church
![Mosese Laweloa](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-MoLa.22.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Mosese Laweloa
Pastor
Hastings Church
Hawkes Bay Samoan Church
![Paora Teaukura](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-PaTe21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Paora Teaukura
Pastor
Auckland Cook Islands Church
Auckland Fijian Church
Niuean Group Church
![Paul Jonker](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-PaJo21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Paul Jonker
Pastor, School Chaplain
Mt Maunganui Church
Whakatane Church
Whakatane School
![Paul Siope](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-PaSi17.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Paul Siope
Dr. Pastor
Calvary Community Church
The Fields Church
Light House Church
Henderson Samoan Church
![Phil Laws](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-PiLa17.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Phil Laws
Pastor, Trust Services Director
Taupo Church
Tokoroa Church
Taumarunui Church
![Quinten Strauss](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NNZC.staff_.QuS_.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Quinten Strauss
Pastor
Dargaville Church
Kaikohe Church
Whirinaki Church
Broadwood Church
![Ronald Mangayao](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NNZC-STAFF-RoMa.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Ronald Mangayao
Pastor
Auckland International Church
Auckland Tuvalu Church
![Samisoni Lolo](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-SaLo21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Samisoni Lolo
Pastor
Auckland Tongan Church (Penrose Tongan)
![Sarah-Jane Riley](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/STAFF-NNZC.SJR_.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Sarah-Jane Riley
Associate Pastor
Papatoetoe Church
![Sergio Monteiro](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/STAFF-NNZC-SM22.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Sergio Monteiro
Pastor
Brazilian Church
Manna Park Church (Associate Pastor)
![Shane Harper](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/STAFF-NNZC-SH23a.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Shane Harper
Pastor
Kaitaia Church
Te Kao Church
![Siaosi Rimoni](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NNZC.staff_.SiRi_.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Siaosi Rimoni
Pastor
Papakura Church
Manurewa Church
![Sione Moala](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-SiMo19.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Sione Moala
Pastor
South Auckland Tongan Church
Rehoboth Tongan Church
Manurewa Tongan Church
West Auckland Tongan Church
![Tata Strickland](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-TaSt.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Tata Strickland
Pastor, School Chaplain
Maranatha Church
Rotorua School
Tui Ridge Park
![Tehuiarii Leverd](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/NNZC-STAFF-TeLe.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Tehuiarii Leverd
Pastor
East Auckland City Church
Ponsonby Church
![Tony Donald](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/STAFF-NNZC.ToD_.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Tony Donald
Pastor, Associate Pastor
Hawera Church
Whanganui Church (Associate Pastor)
![Vitalii Shevchenko](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-ViSh21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Vitalii Shevchenko
Pastor
Royal Oak Church
![Wesley Robb](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/STAFF-NNZC-WeRo.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Wesley Robb
Pastor, School Chaplain
Whangarei Church
Whangarei School
Tikipunga Church
![William Arama](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/STAFF-NNZC-WA23jpg.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
William Arama
Regional Pastor
Kerikeri Church
![William Iererua](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-WiIe21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
William Iererua
Regional Pastor
Papatoetoe Church
![Young Shik Cho](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-YSC.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Young Shik Cho
Pastor
Auckland Korean Church
Ministry Support Staff
![Adeline Teina](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-AdTe21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Adeline Teina
Executive Assistant / Communications / PSR Adsafe Assistant / PV
![Valmarie Young](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-VaYo21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Valmarie Young
Administration Assistant for Healthy Adventist Churches / Membership Management
![Lucao Faamoana](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-LF18.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Lucao Faamoana
Receptionist / Events / Police Vetting
![Lisa Kask](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-LiKa10.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Lisa Kask
Graphic Design / Website
![Kim Teao](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Staff-KT-24.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Kim Teao
Administrative Assistant for Trust Services
![Abe Damon](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/NNZC.staff_.Abe_.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Abe Damon
Senior Accountant / Team Leader
![Hoang Le-Kimani](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-HLK21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Hoang Le-Kimani
Assistant Accountant / Tithe & Offering Specialist
![Nellie Tahana](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-NT21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Nellie Tahana
Assistant Accountant
![Steven Kershaw](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-StKe21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Steven Kershaw
Senior Accounts Clerk
![Masina Palelei](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-MaPa21.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Masina Palelei
Senior Accounts Clerk
Elma Surjanto
Assistant Accountant
![Tony Fautua](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/STAFF-NNZC-ToF.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Tony Fautua
ADRA CEO
![Dan Carrasco](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NZPUC-DaCa18.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Dan Carrasco
Education Director
![Adrielle Carrasco](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NZPUC-AdCa22.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Adrielle Carrasco
Director of Adventist Health Ministries & Union Liaison for Women’s Ministries
![Victor Kulakov](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NZPUC-VK18.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Victor Kulakov
Discipleship Ministries Leader
Entities
![Stephen Carter](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/NNZCstaffStC.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Stephen Carter
Tui Ridge Park - Manager
![Paul Brown](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-NNZC-PaBr22.jpg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Paul Brown
Adventist Book Centre (ABC) - Manager
![Hartley Holtzhauzen](https://b2930605.smushcdn.com/2930605/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/STAFF-Bethesda-HaHo16.jpeg?lossy=1&strip=1&webp=1)
Hartley Holtzhauzen
Bethesda - Chief Executive Officer