Join us as our national Vineyard whānau gathers across Aotearoa for four unforgettable days of passionate worship, deep connection, and spiritual refreshing. This is a defining moment to listen for what God is speaking over us individually and as a movement.

Expect powerful main sessions, practical workshops, and vibrant kids and youth programmes (ages 2–18)—there is space for the whole family to encounter God.

• 📅 Dates: 7–10 October 2026
• 🕖 Start: Wednesday, 7 Oct at 7:00pm
• 🕑 Finish: Saturday, 10 Oct at 2:00pm
• 📍 Location: La Vida Centre, Christchurch, NZ

We are thrilled to welcome Jordan and Sonya Seng all the way from Hawaii as our international speakers!

In 2008, Jordan and Sonya established Bluewater Mission Church, a vibrant Vineyard congregation in Honolulu known for its emphasis on supernatural ministry, social justice, and church planting. Married for over 30 years, they are the parents of two college-aged children and share a busy household with their beloved pets. Together, they bring a rich blend of deep biblical grounding, dynamic spiritual gifts, pastoral wisdom, and creative energy.

• Jordan is the author of Miracle Work: A Down-to-Earth Guide to Supernatural Ministries and the upcoming Life of Try. A sought-after international speaker, he has ministered extensively across global conferences, equipping leaders and local churches in physical healing, prophecy, power evangelism, and church planting.
• Sonya oversees operational leadership at Bluewater Mission while regularly leading worship and teaching. Outside of local church ministry, she is an accomplished singer-songwriter and professional actress, with screen credits in major television productions including Lost and Hawaii Five-0.

David and Lissie became National Directors of Vineyard Aotearoa in 2019, after founding Grace Vineyard Church in Christchurch in 1999, where they continue to faithfully serve and pastor their local community today. Drawing on his background in broadcast radio - alongside their shared decades of pioneering leadership, David and Lissie bring dynamic storytelling, rich Kingdom insight, and practical wisdom for building healthy, flourishing local churches.

Bron and her husband Phil have dedicated decades to pastoral ministry, bringing deep empathy, authenticity, and heart to church communities across Aotearoa New Zealand. Bron’s personal journey—shaped by a difficult childhood and coming to faith in Jesus—heavily informs her storytelling, while her background in nursing and lived experience raising a profoundly autistic adult son deeply enrich her pastoral care, particularly in mental health support.

In 2012, Bron and Phil moved to the Kapiti Coast, where they planted and pastored Raumati Beach Church (about 40 minutes north of Wellington) for a number of years. They eventually returned home to Christchurch, where they now serve as part-time pastors to the church leaders at Grace Vineyard Church and speak regularly across its Canterbury campuses. Nationally, they also mentor and provide pastoral support to church leaders throughout the wider Vineyard movement.

Above all, family is central to Bron’s life; she and Phil adore their three adult children and seven grandchildren.

Married for 21 years and parents to four children—Reggie, Smith, Flynn, and Bay—Paul and Katy lead Shore Vineyard Church after residing in Edinburgh for many years. Together, they share a deep passion for nurturing faith-filled communities, discovering great coffee, and seeing lives transformed by Jesus.

• Paul is an Ordained Pioneer Minister who has served across diverse and pioneering church contexts, including HTB, London’s KXC, St Paul’s Auckland, and the Scottish Episcopal Church, as well as co-founding Take Hold Church. Outside of pastoral ministry, he is an avid songwriter and loves creative projects.
• Katy holds a degree in Textile Design and runs her own abstract art business. She previously served as Church Relations Executive for International Justice Mission (IJM) UK, traveling across Scotland to share stories of hope alongside human trafficking survivors. Above all, Katy deeply values family life and authentic friendships.

Lyndon and Angela have led Mahurangi Vineyard Church together since 2008, having called the beautiful Mahurangi region home for the past 28 years. Together, they are deeply passionate about everyday discipleship, multi-generational church life, and building a kind, welcoming church family where people of all ages and stages can authentically follow Jesus together. Prior to entering pastoral ministry, Lyndon worked in horticulture (and still loves spending time in the garden with their Scottish Terrier, Gus!), while Angela brings a rich heart for family life, hospitality, and administrative leadership. They have three adult children and three grandchildren.

Dive deeper with focused, practical workshops designed to equip and inspire you for ministry, leadership, and everyday life. We’re thrilled to host an incredible lineup of workshop speakers, including:

• SJ Peez
• Jordan Seng
• Sonya Seng
• Timmy Holah
• Dan Sheed & Jacqui White
• Ben MacGregor & Charlotte Buxton
• Amy Tait and Stan & Merekaraka Tawa
• Keith Newman

We love families! Full programmes will be running throughout the conference for all kids aged 2 and up, creating safe, fun, and powerful spaces for the next generation to encounter God together.

Vineyard Rangatahi Conference is now SOLD OUT.

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Alongside our main conference, we're running a youth conference! This is a space for all teenagers between the ages of 13-18, who want to grow in their leadership, ministry, and doing the stuff Jesus taught us to do!

We can't wait to gather, worship, and be shaped together. See you in Christchurch!