Our Pastors

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Created on Wednesday, 15 November 2006 17:04

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 01:22

Bishop Brian and Hannah Tamaki have been married since 1980. Both of European and Maori descent, they met as high school sweethearts in the central North Island town of Tokoroa.

Having committed their lives to Jesus Christ in their early twenties, they attended Te Nikau Bible College before being commissioned to plant their first church in Te Awamutu. Described in his early days as "a fire without a furnace", Tamaki's unbridled passion and enthusiasm to preach God's word was a magnet to many, and in a manner that has come to exemplify the "oneness" of their ministry, he leads from the front while Pastor Hannah manages all aspects of church administration. The church quickly grew to become a prominent landmark of the local community.

With the church at its height of success, the Tamaki's were called to the city of Rotorua where they transformed a small and fragile fellowship into one of the largest churches in the Bay of Plenty. The church cemented its prominence when it acquired the central city movie theatre as its new church location. And as was the case in Te Awamutu, with the church enjoying success and momentum, Tamaki was moved by God to leave Rotorua to plant a church in Auckland, New Zealand's largest city.

With only a handful of leaders and a faith that has come to characterise their ministry, the Tamaki's relocated to Auckland and established a church in Pakuranga. The membership grew quickly and it was not long before growth demanded a larger premises. The church converted a large industrial warehouse in Mt Wellington and wasted no time launching a wide range of ministries into the local community. The church soon established itself as one of the dominant Christian entities in Auckland city.

Bishop Tamaki is a prominent Christian leader and advocate of the gospel. He has appeared on all major Prime Time News and Current Affairs broadcasts and tabloids defending and upholding the faith and traditional Christian values.

The Tamaki family has five generations in the House, with three children (Jasmine, Jamie and Samuel) all of whom are married and serve in the Auckland church. They are blessed with six grandchildren who have personalities larger than life! Their love and passion for each other, their people, Christ and His church is infectious, which is why the Tamaki family is a modern day example of the intergenerational blessing in action.

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Pastor Martin & Sarah Daly have a strong pastoral anointing on their lives. Having been used by God to raise up the Church and to also break through into other regions and nations, you'll enjoy their passion, dedication & humour.

Pastor Martin has pastored since 1990 birthing the Church under the name "The Depot Church" and then leading the Church through many changes which resulted in our name being changed to "Victory Life Church". From there He lead us to connect with Destiny Churches and has grown the Church into what it is today... A Pumping powerhouse of faith, passion and purpose! Under his hand the Church has grown into a vibrant, active and successful Church that loves both God and people.

Pastor Martin carries a strong evangelistic and healing anointing on his life, having seen lepers, lame, cancers etc, being healed by the power of Jesus Christ. Both his & Pastor Sarah's passion for others and for seeing lives changed, is evident as they share the gospel in a fresh and powerful way that will change your life and challenge the way you live.

Born and bred in Nelson, Pastor Martin has a true understanding of Nelsonians and having travelled and ministered extensively throughout both the nation and internationally, he also has a fantastic understanding of people from different cultural backgrounds.

As a Couple Pastor Martin & Sarah are fully committed to their people. They tirelessly serve and lead the Church congregation, spearheading a local movement of people who are breaking through into all that God has purposed for them. Everyone needs a Shepherd for their soul, in fact it was God Himself who gave some to be Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers to equip and to strengthen the Church. The reality is you need a Pastor to live a successful Christian life. If you don't currently have a pastor leading you, then consider connecting to Pastor Martin & Sarah Daly. You're sure to be blessed if you do.

Our Eldership Team

Pastor Jodee Millman moved to Nelson in 1992 and shortly afterwards committed his life to Christ in 1993 as an 18yr old. He committed himself to serving the Church and in particular the youth until he was taken on-board the Church staff as Youth Pastor in the year 2000. Ps Jodee was anointed as a Church Elder in 2004 and he continues to faithfully serve the Church today.	Elder Sharyn Rouse moved to Nelson with her husband in 1993 and joined the Church as a committed born-again believer the same year. Elder Sharyn has been instrumental in leading the ladies of the Church in all areas of Women's Ministry and was anointed as a Church Elder in 2004, she continues to faithfully serve the Church today.	Elder Warren & Annette Grubham joined the Church in 1995 as committed followers of Christ. Over the years Elder Warren and Annette have sown diligently into the Church and in particular have grown the Children's Ministry into the powerhouse it is today. Anointed as Church Elders in 2004, they continue to faithfully serve the Church today.