Sixth Annual Holy Spirit Conference
25 - 27th of September 2020
with John & Heather Hearne
Cheviot Anglican Church, North Canterbury
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Heather and John are currently involved with the Anglican Church in Cheviot North Canterbury. They have three adult daughters two of whom also live with their families in Cheviot, the third daughter lives with her family in Christchurch. They have nine grandchildren the most recent only three months old.
Heather and John are passionate about seeing people come to Christ and grow in their relationship with him; they believe that God can and does change people’s lives if people will give God the opportunity. Although Heather is English and John was born in Granity they have lived most of their lives in Nelson where they were involved in community support organisations, social work, counselling and the development of a number of businesses. Almost thirteen years ago they relocated to Canterbury to manage a released prisoner re-integration facility located at Motukarara, where they became involved with the Anglican church. John was ordained five years ago and since then Heather and John have ministered in three different parishes. |
Fifth Annual Holy Spirit Conference
27-29th of September 2019
with Andy Goodacre
Barney's Anglican Church, Launceston, Tasmania
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Andy Goodacre from Barneys Anglican Church, Launceston, Tasmania spoke on our call to be "God's Family on Mission". 75 people gathered from across the top of the South Island, and for the first time a children's programme was run by Sue and Andy Fallow alongside the adult sessions.
A highlight of the conference was Andy's workshop on "What is God saying? And what am I doing about it?" the video of this is available on our sermons page. Photo shows speaker Andy Goodacre with our vicar Matt Watts. |
Third Annual Holy Spirit Conference
15 - 17th of September 2017
with Peter Steicke
Incredibly Loved Ministries, South Australia.
15 - 17th of September 2017
with Peter Steicke
Incredibly Loved Ministries, South Australia.
Peter and Julie Steicke of “Incredibly Loved Ministries” from South Australia visited St. John’s earlier in the year to give a “Father heart Seminar.” This was received so well by those who attended that we had to ask Peter to come back and minister at the Third Annual Holy Spirit Conference. We were thrilled that Peter and Julie were able to come back and bring with them their ministry partners from Gawler, South Australia, Robin and Robyn Krieg.
The theme of the Conference was, “Naturally Supernatural.” Peter followed this theme throughout the Conference and on Sunday morning in a gentle and encouraging way, demonstrating to us that living supernaturally is the normal way of life when you know God as your Father. The fruit of the Spirit flows from this relationship and from the fruit comes the gifts of the Spirit, the gifts for ministry. 75 people attended the Conference and were richly blessed.
The theme of the Conference was, “Naturally Supernatural.” Peter followed this theme throughout the Conference and on Sunday morning in a gentle and encouraging way, demonstrating to us that living supernaturally is the normal way of life when you know God as your Father. The fruit of the Spirit flows from this relationship and from the fruit comes the gifts of the Spirit, the gifts for ministry. 75 people attended the Conference and were richly blessed.
Second Annual Holy Spirit Confernece
9 - 11th of September 2016
with Katherine Ruonala
Senior Pastor of Glory City Church, Brisbane.
The guest speaker for the Conference was Pastor Katherine Ruonala of the Glory City, Chruch, Brisbane who was accompanied by her husband, Pastor Tom Ruonala. Katherine has an international healing/prophetic ministry and has published two books, “Mindest for Miracles” and “From Wilderness to Wonders,” with a third due next year. She taught form these two books and ministered powerfully in healing and the prophetic.
The Second Annual Holy Spirit Conference could be summarized under the heading, "God is so good." Not only did he provide wonderful weather inside the Church, he also provided wonderful weather outside of the Church. At a time of the year when we often get rain, we had three beautiful days of fine weather. We ended up with 115 delegates for the Conference.
On the Friday night, it was just so wonderful to gather with so many people of one heart and one mind, hungry for God. People came from the Harmony Church in Christchurch, the Healing Rooms ministry in Blenheim, 8 Nelson Anglican clergy and people from Richmond Baptist, Greymouth and Cobden Anglican, Greymouth Elim and VMTC/Breakfree ministry, Nelson, among others.
We saw a number of people healed. Two of Westport Church's members had significant healing- one who had been deaf in the left ear for 15 years had her ear opened and another was also healed of macular degeneration in her eyes. Others also testified of all different kinds of healing. About 15 people put up their hands to pray the sinner’s prayer with everyone for the first time. On Sunday night, it was great to have all of the local ministers come to an inter-Church service and be prayed for and prophesied over by Katherine as well as have prayer for the town. Katherine and husband, Tom, had a wonderful time here. They hope to be able to come back again one day.
The Second Annual Holy Spirit Conference could be summarized under the heading, "God is so good." Not only did he provide wonderful weather inside the Church, he also provided wonderful weather outside of the Church. At a time of the year when we often get rain, we had three beautiful days of fine weather. We ended up with 115 delegates for the Conference.
On the Friday night, it was just so wonderful to gather with so many people of one heart and one mind, hungry for God. People came from the Harmony Church in Christchurch, the Healing Rooms ministry in Blenheim, 8 Nelson Anglican clergy and people from Richmond Baptist, Greymouth and Cobden Anglican, Greymouth Elim and VMTC/Breakfree ministry, Nelson, among others.
We saw a number of people healed. Two of Westport Church's members had significant healing- one who had been deaf in the left ear for 15 years had her ear opened and another was also healed of macular degeneration in her eyes. Others also testified of all different kinds of healing. About 15 people put up their hands to pray the sinner’s prayer with everyone for the first time. On Sunday night, it was great to have all of the local ministers come to an inter-Church service and be prayed for and prophesied over by Katherine as well as have prayer for the town. Katherine and husband, Tom, had a wonderful time here. They hope to be able to come back again one day.
First Annual Holy Spirit Conference
1 - 4th of October 2015
with Rev. Dr. Edgar Mayer
Living Grace Lutheran Church, Twoomba.
1 - 4th of October 2015
with Rev. Dr. Edgar Mayer
Living Grace Lutheran Church, Twoomba.
What was called, “The First Annual Holy Spirit Conference” came about as a result of Vicar Steve’s regular visit to the Manifest Presence Conference in Auckland each year. Most of the Church members couldn’t afford to go to a Conference like that. So, after seeking the Lord, the idea for a homegrown conference came about in order to give the people a kind-of taste as to what a Chrsitan Conference is like.
Rev. Dr. Edgar Mayer from the Living Grace Lutheran Church, Toowoomba, Queensland and his wife, Tatjana, their two daughters and 7 other members from their Church came to bless the Conference. Edgar had written a book called, “Surprised by the Holy Spirit” and on landing in New Zealand, another book was released called, “Surprised by Miracles.” Edgar taught from these two books. Many people were blessed by the one on one prayer ministry offered. God revealed his presence to us in many special ways. Edgar’s prayer warriors brought banners with them which we have since added to our services. 55 people attended the Conference.
Rev. Dr. Edgar Mayer from the Living Grace Lutheran Church, Toowoomba, Queensland and his wife, Tatjana, their two daughters and 7 other members from their Church came to bless the Conference. Edgar had written a book called, “Surprised by the Holy Spirit” and on landing in New Zealand, another book was released called, “Surprised by Miracles.” Edgar taught from these two books. Many people were blessed by the one on one prayer ministry offered. God revealed his presence to us in many special ways. Edgar’s prayer warriors brought banners with them which we have since added to our services. 55 people attended the Conference.