Life in New Zealand was founded in 1991 by Paul and Maree de Jong. The church began in Auckland and later developed a multi-campus model, expanding to other parts of New Zealand and Australia.
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Amazing church and people. Love and look forward to attending every time. Sermons are short and sharp and so valuable, service about 1hr 15mins - absolutely great for my shortening attention span! 3 services on Sundays, 9am 11am and 6pm. Praise and worship is amazing! Great youth programmes. Large seating capacity (but also large congregation). Heaps of carparks on and around the campus - look out for friendly carpark volunteers who will guide you ☺️. Coffee ☕️ and great selection of cabinet foods to purchase and have fellowship and yummy affordable lunches under $8!
LIFE Central is a welcoming and inspiring place with a warm community atmosphere. From the moment you arrive, you are made to feel comfortable and included. The environment is modern, well-organized, and suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds. The messages are engaging, relevant, and encouraging, while the worship experience is uplifting and thoughtfully led. The staff and volunteers are friendly, approachable, and genuinely passionate about serving others, which creates a positive experience for visitors and regular attendees alike. Whether you're attending for the first time or have been part of the community for years, LIFE Central offers a supportive and meaningful environment. It's a great place to connect with others, grow in faith, and be part of a welcoming community. Highly recommended.
A phenomenal and massive church with great production and sound. The church has 3 services 9am, 11am and 6pm. A good mixture of all ethnicities and a place to call home for everyone. Great pastors and a wonderful team. Absolutely love this place !!
Cool church. A bit too big to be my home church, but I enjoy going there for vibes, and particularly for the worship. Their band is incredible, and I've had such an amazing time worshiping God there on many occasions over the years, usually at the evening service. Epic Youth is going strong too. When I was in high school it was very fun and less Jesus, but it feels like that's changed a lot since then. The message at 6pm is usually solid, although sometimes slightly on the prosperity side, with less of a focus on theology/Bible and more on application to your life. That's not a bad thing; depends on what you're into and the season you're in right now. The people are friendly, but you'll probably need to initiate a conversation because the church is too big for people to just notice that there's someone new. Overall though, it's a church I enjoy going to and particularly if you're visiting Auckland and you're looking for a church you'll enjoy going to then Life is definitely a solid choice.
Best local church in Auckland with multiple campuses. Everything is done with people in mind because people (individuals) matter here! Belong, Believe, Build
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