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Freedom Centre back in 2014. Crowd gathered at a lively event with stage lights.

Senior Pastors

Adem & Grace Guneyi

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!

Board of Trustees

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.

Below is a list of the current members of the Freedom Centre Board

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

Our Leadership Team

Tauranga Five Fold Team

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.

Adem Guneyi

Apostolic Pillar

Grace Guneyi

Prophetic Pillar

Pierre & Joanna Awad

Evangelistic Pillar

Jacques Roux

Pastoral Pillar

Keith & Hannah Jones

Operational Pillar

Greg & Michelle de Laborde

Next Gen

Tauranga Leadership Team

Jacques and Chene Roux

Jacques & Chene Roux

Small Groups Pastors

Jason and Maria Cannon

Jason & Maria Cannon

Kids Pastors

John and Rowie Wilson

John & Rowie Wilson

Intermediates Pastors

Pierre and Joanna Awad

Pierre & Joanna Awad

Youth Pastors

Greg and Michelle de Laborde

Greg & Michelle de Laborde

Young Adults Pastors

Keith and Hannah Jones

Keith & Hannah Jones

Creative Directors

Jacques Roux

Jacques Roux

Freedom School of Ministry Director

Freedom Centre back in 2014. Crowd gathered at a lively event with stage lights.

Location Pastors

Zoe & Junior Fuimaono

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.

Encounter Equip Release

About Us

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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