About

After coming to faith and growing up in different streams of the church, I’ve developed a love for the whole church and have been serving in one particular branch of it - the Vineyard Churches family - since my mid-20s.

Following the invitation of God has led me from a background in teaching to full-time ministry roles over the last 30 years. This journey has seen me live in Oxford (UK), and Los Angeles (CA), before landing permanently in Auckland (NZ) where we’ve raised our three strong, creative, talented daughters and added on two fab sons-in-law.

I’m passionate about walking alongside people as they navigate life, faith, and ministry with God, and particularly love to work with lay leaders, pastors, and clergy. Until recently, I’ve been pastoring at Coast Vineyard Church, the church I founded alongside my husband Matt in 2013. This new season of ministry life is creating more space to offer spiritual direction and supervision alongside serving my local church, the national Vineyard Churches in NZ, and working as the Comms & Connections Lead for 24-7 Prayer NZ. Midlife is proving to be full and fruitful!

As a full member of the Association of Christian Spiritual Directors, I receive monthly professional supervision and personal spiritual direction. I know what it’s like to be on the receiving end of these conversations and love offering it to others. This is a wonderfully life-giving space.

I wonder if you are feeling drawn to explore this ancient Christian tradition of having contemplative, reflective, regular conversations focussed on your journey with God, your work, and your spiritual well-being. If that sounds like you, I’d love to talk with you more.

Nga mihi mahana

Jacinda

DipTchg; B.Ed; M.Min, Post Grad Certificate in Theology - Ministry Supervision