Our Pastors

Meet our Pastors

Hello, we’re Howie and April, and we’re the lead pastors of Northwest Vineyard Church. We have two teenagers, and one cat. We love drinking coffee, sitting with friends, eating good food, and of course Jesus. For us, that’s where community begins, over shared stories, laughter and life together.

Before planting Northwest Vineyard, we’ve both been teaching in local West Auckland primary schools, served on staff at Urban Vineyard as Children and Families Pastors, and we’re the Children’s Ministry coordinators for Vineyard, NZ. We both love to teach, and have a heart for being around children, families, and people in general.

For the past few years, we sensed that one day we would start a church, and now, we believe that the time has come. As we’ve gone about dreaming and praying, and as we’ve visited local cafes and walked the streets, we’ve become overwhelmed with love for this area. We love this city. We love the people. And we love the vision for what God wants to build here.

Northwest Vineyard Church is no longer a dream in our hearts, but a reality taking shape!

We’re so excited for what God wants to do, for meeting people, and something beautiful being built here - a place big enough to reach the world but small enough to feel like home.

If you want to know more or are keen to grab a coffee (our treat) we’d love to connect, share the vision, and hear your story. Reach out, we’d love to meet you!

Much love, Howie and April.

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