About Us

Hope Centre Lower Hutt

Our Pastors

PAUL & JODIE SAUNDERS

Paul and Jodie were appointed Senior Pastors in April 2019.

Paul was brought up in India and Jodie is originally from Nelson. They have served God in various roles as youth pastors, associate pastors and senior pastors in Auckland. They have a passion to see people meet Jesus and find a place in the local church. They have ministered in many nations around Asia and have a great love of ethnic food.

Our Vision

Every culture and every generation. Experiencing God, touching the world,
with the message of faith, revival, healing and the return of Jesus
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Every Culture

We are a multi-ethnic church.

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Every Generation

Raising up & ministering to every generation.

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Experiencing God

Experiencing the life-changing love of God.

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Touching the world

Reaching our city, nation & nations.

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Message of 

Faith, revival, healing & the return of Jesus.

Our Heartbeat

The values that shape us
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Presence

Welcoming & encountering the presence of God

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Relationships

God has designed us to do life with friends

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Connect

Being an active part of a small group

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Serve

Everyone serving others in some way

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Share

Actively sharing our faith in Jesus

Our Elders

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Paul Saunders
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Jodie Saunders
Tim Eatwell
Malcolm Hammond
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Lewis Overend

Our MINISTRY LEADERS

Senior Pastors
Paul & Jodie Saunders
Equipping pastor
Mike burrows
Russ Sarah 2x2 col
Worship Pastor
sarah russ
Harrison Ryan & Sam 2x2 col
Emerge (ages 25-35)
SaMAntha & Ryan HArrisON
Collins Brendon 2x2 col
Young Adults (ages 18-24)
Brendon Collins
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HC Youth (ages 13-17)
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Young Paul & Beth 2x2 col
Intermediates
Paul & Beth Young
Hay Josh 2x2 col
Ignite Kids Church
Josh & Nadia HAy