Adem and Grace are the Senior Pastors of Freedom Centre and have been leading the way for the past 12 years. Pastor Adem got saved from a life of crime and drugs and had a radical transformation through the power of Jesus. Pastor Grace was raised in the church and experienced transformation from church being a religious experience to a relationship with Jesus.
They both carry the fire of the Holy Spirit and are super passionate about seeing people have a life-transforming experience through Jesus. They moved to Tauranga from Melbourne, Australia and had their three kids; Eva, Eliana and Josiah all in Aotearoa. As a family, they love seeing God's kingdom expanded!
The board overseas Freedom Centre and is made up of individuals that have history with Freedom Centre. Their integrity, wisdom, experience and spiritual maturity are exceptional. They prayerfully provide guidance and discernment for all that happens in and through the ministries of Freedom Centre.
Adem Guneyi
Senior Pastor Freedom Centre New Zealand
Peter Thomas
Freedom Centre Ministries International
Luka Robertson
Senior Pastor Hope Centre
Grace Guneyi
Senior Pastor Freedom Centre New Zealand
Greg de Laborde
Director ViceVersa NZ
We are passionate about the biblical framework of five fold leadership. This leadership team consists of those five graces as outlined in Ephesians 4, as well as operational roles that strengthen and build the church.
Apostolic Pillar
Prophetic Pillar
Evangelistic Pillar
Pastoral Pillar
Operational Pillar
Next Gen
Small Groups Pastors
Kids Pastors
Intermediates Pastors
Youth Pastors
Young Adults Pastors
Creative Directors
Freedom School of Ministry Director
Junior and Zoe are the Location Pastors of Freedom Centre Christchurch. Two years ago, they moved their family to Christchurch on a clear word from God not knowing what was in store for them.
Junior, raised in the church, experienced a powerful shift from religion to relationship with Jesus. Zoe, a former influencer, was radically saved and delivered from new age witchcraft, alcohol, and drugs. They have two sets of twins Henry, Theo, Harlow and Noah.
They are all passionate about seeing people encounter God’s love and freedom, they are excited to see Christchurch, the city that bears His name, transformed by His power.
At Freedom, our heart is to see people across New Zealand and the nations encounter the living God, be equipped to walk in His truth and power, and released to bringing freedom and breakthrough wherever they go. We believe revival is not just coming — it’s here, and we are honoured to play our part in what God is doing in this generation.
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