With over 35 years in ministry, Ps Wayne Alcorn is the current National President of the Australian Christian Churches, senior minister of Hope Centre Brisbane with his wife Lyn and a sought-after speaker across the globe. Sharing candidly through life experience, humour and clear Biblical truth, Wayne is most passionate about championing the cause of Christ, empowering the local church, and continuing to raise the next generation of disciples and leaders.
Te Hurihanga Rihari belongs to the Hapu of Ngati Torehina, the Hapu of Ruatara and Te Pahi; key figures in the welcoming of Samuel Marsden and the advancement of the Gospel in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
He is the spiritual leader for his Hapu, a pastor of Te Kupu Ministries NZ and a guardian of the story of the revelation of love (described as being like an unquenchable fire) the Lord gave Ngati Torehina when their ancestors first arrived hundreds of years ago. Te Hurihanga says the heart of his people burned once with a passion and a love for God and he is committed to seeing the fire of God’s love burn brightly again, not only in their hearts but in the hearts of everybody in our nation. “God’s love is lifting us higher, higher than we’ve ever been lifted before”.
Ps Phil and Chris Pringle are co-Founders and Senior Pastors of C3 Church Global, a movement of over 450 churches throughout the world. Phil and Chris started C3 Church in 1980 in Sydney, Australia. With nearly 40 years of experience in ministry. Chris is known for her responsiveness to the Holy Spirit, cheeky demeanour and life-giving messages. Ps Phil is in high demand as a key communicator on faith and church planting, Phil’s great love is the local church and winning people to Christ. He is committed to developing leaders who have a heart for people, and who plant churches that are the hope of the world.
Ps Dean Rush has been in ministry for over 25 years and has been the Senior Leader of C3 Auckland since 2005. He is an incredible visionary leader who believes in releasing people to thrive in their gifting. He is passionate about raising up ‘next generation’ leaders and building radical churches that will influence our nation.
Ps Fiona Rush is funny, lovable and extremely compelling. She is passionate about seeing people walk an intimate, life-transforming faith with Jesus Christ. She moves boldly in the prophetic and is unapologetic about her love for God’s Kingdom and empowering people to be all they can be.