Welcome to the church of Whānau a Te Atua
We are based in Kirikiriroa (Hamilton), Aotearoa, New Zealand.
We dedicate our lives and church to fulfilling God's purpose and will.
We seek to grow our people through God's Word and discipleship.
Our Story
Whānau a Te Atua has the oversight of a Board and is registered as a Charitable Trust. Our current board members are: Mark and Tui Needham, Atawhai and Hone Tuau, and Jaycob Amoroa. Sarah Osmond also serves as a Secretary to the Board.
We are stringent in following the word of God, never adding or taking away from it or using other material as a key reference. We seek first the Kingdom of God, and honour Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour and Head of our church.
Under the banner of God’s love and direction, we work hard to sustain the unity of His church that we might fulfil His will and purpose, and serve Him in spirit and truth.
Our Leaders
Mark is an articulate teacher who demonstrates faith and the power of God as he brings the word in challenging and relatable ways. He is dedicated to helping whānau and individuals to grow and stay on the path that leads to life in Christ Jesus. Mark is also passionate about Kids church and is instrumental in developing this ministry.
Tui is driven to fulfill the call of God and purpose placed upon her life in Christ Jesus. Her giftings include teaching, pastoral care and church directorship. Tui seeks God first and to be led by the spirit. She aspires to understand God's will and plans for His church and people, and she teaches out of revelation from God and personal conviction.
Roz is a charismatic speaker, and takes the lead with our church services by facilitating the welcome, opening and closing karakia and communion. He is also a talented singer who serves in the worship team. Roz alongside his wife Khaliah has also led our prison ministry and assists with the coordination of Sunday services.
Khaliah is an experienced worship leader who serves as the director of the worship team for Sunday services. God has gifted her with the talent of singing and musicianship. Khaliah is also skilled in church administration and leadership, and with husband Roz, she has also led prison ministry.
Hone is a charismatic speaker and also facilitates our church service welcome, opening and closing karakia, and communion. He has a huge heart for people and is always serving the community in some way or another. Hone has an amazing testimony of God's victory in his life, and he also serves in the worship team and kids church.
Atawhai has the voice of an angel and we are blessed with this gift as she serves in the worship team. She is an incredible, loving and patient mother, and brings a calming spirit to all children she engages with. Atawhai brings manaakitanga and genuine care for all people, she is quick to identify needs and seek out the best solution.
Jaycob is a dedicated follower of Christ and passionate about all things that matter to God, and living and walking in the spirit of truth. He is a valued church leader and serves in kids church, ministry and production team, and delivers communion in our Sunday services. Jaycob also mentors our young people as this comes natural to him and he is greatly appreciated for his servant heart.
Sarah has a huge heart for children and this is evident in the relationships she has established and maintains with them. The children absolutely love her. Sarah has shown her commitment to the children from the start. She is tireless in her service to the kids ministry, and in liaison with Mark she establishes plans and ways to best deliver bible lessons and activities for children who attend kids church.