Reverend Sapati Tima is married to Meiolandre and they have 3 young children. With over 15 years of dedicated service to God in church ministry, and being blessed with various opportunities to serve the wider community, Sapati has developed a deep passion for serving God and the people of our communities. Every day, Sapati looks to learn and grow his faith, while walking alongside others on their spiritual journey. His heart is dedicated to service and always striving to be a vessel for God’s love and purpose.
Sapati was until recently the Chaplain of the Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat Centre in Auckland. He was also the Reverend Minister of the Congregational Christian Church Samoa (EFKS) in Mangere from 2013 – 2017.
Academically, Sapati is a graduate in theology from Malua Theological College, Samoa, and the University of Auckland. From the latter institution, he holds the degree of Master of Theology. He is an experienced priest and pastor in Auckland.
“Talofa lava, I hope that my faith and experience might contribute to this role which involves supporting, coaching, and connecting with youth pastors, youth leaders, and young people.”
Contact Sapati Tima
sapati.tima@sunz.org.nz
02102404534
I have been involved in youth ministry for nearly 30 years and for much of that time, I have been a Youth Pastor based in Baptist churches. I have over that time had the privilege of working alongside and training youth workers in the UK as well as PNG and New Zealand.
I am passionate about training, supporting and equipping both leaders and young people to be all they can be in Christ. I am passionate about seeing young people take their faith into their daily lives and be Jesus to a hurting world.
As National Youth Ministry Leader, my key areas of responsibility are the oversight of the youth schools, churches and camping ministries, and providing pastoral care, support, encouragement, guidance and leadership to both staff and volunteers who do the hugely vital work within these ministry areas. Serving, equipping and releasing the workers on the ground to dream big and become the followers of Christ, and the leaders, they are gifted and called to be is an exciting part of what I get to do. I am passionate about the difference we can make in the lives of the youth of NZ. Ultimately that means seeing life-long disciples of Christ.
Another part of my role is to bring a greater sense of cohesiveness between each of the youth ministry areas as well as with the other ministry areas of SUNZ. I am excited to see SUNZ continue on its journey to become everything that God has equipped and called us to be.
Please email me if you would like to receive my regular email Prayer Letter to keep up-to-date with my ministry.
Contact Neville Bartley:
0272493728 or 09 379 9363 extension 1
Eli is the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Youth Consultant. The role involves supporting, training and connecting with those doing the Mahi in different contexts and faith expressions of youth ministry. Eli bounces around the Waikato and Bay of Plenty, connecting with all those involved in youth ministry and youth work. Eli wants to see the church empowered to fulfil the great commission. He has a passion for mental health and is always looking to create opportunities for conversations about mental health.
Eli is married to his wife, Noelle, and they have two boys. Eli grew up in the Waikato and went to university in Chicago. They have lived in the Waikato since returning to New Zealand about 7 years ago.
