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.
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
Pastors Mark & Tui Needham
Ros & Khaliah Tapu
Hone & Atawhai Tuau
Pastor 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.
Pastor Tui is driven to fulfill the call of God and purpose placed upon her life. Her giftings include teaching, pastoral care and church directorship. Tui teaches out of revelation and personal conviction, and seeks to be led by the spirit to understand God's will and plans for His church and people.
Ros 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. Ros alongside his wife Khaliah are passionate about the worship ministry and assists with the overall 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 production technology ensuring coordination of slides, sound and visual aides are aligned and functioning.
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.