VISION For Surfside

A church with Jesus at the centre

A church beating with the heartbeat of Jesus: he tangata, he tangata, he tangata (the people, the people, the people)

A church with a tremendous mix of people, including those yet to come into God’s House and call it home

A church where people find freedom and life, eternal life

A church where people grow in faith, discover purpose, become who they were created to be, and excel

A church that cannot be ignored

A church of influence established in the heart of Raglan, making an impact for God beyond this community

A church pulsing with life, passion and energy

A church that surprises because it is empowered by the Holy Spirit

Surfside is a church focused on Jesus, People and Purpose

TE PAE TAWHITI O TE HAAHI TAHATAI

Ko Ihu te poutokomanawa o te haahi

He haahi e kapakapa ana i te puumanawa o Ihu: He tangata, he tangata, he tangata

He haahi moo ngaa maataawaka katoa, tae atu ki ngaa manene kaaore anoo kia tomokia, kia tohua te whare o Te Atua hei tuurangawaewae

He haahi hei puna e koutuhia ai te wai whakamahea, te wai whakaora, te wai o te oranga tonutanga

He haahi hei maara e whanake whakapono ai, e whai aronga ai, e whakatinana koronga ai, e kounga ai te iwi

He haahi e kore rawa e whakangongotia

He haahi whaimana kei te puku o Whaingaroa, e whakaaweawe ana ki tua o teenei hapori

He haahi e puha ana i te mauri, i te wana, i te ngoi

He haahi whakamiiharo i te mea kua whakakahangia e te Wairua Tapu

Ka aro nui a Tahatai ki a Ihu, ki te tangata, ki te kaupapa


What We Believe

We believe in one God, three in one: God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. 

The Bible is the inspired and infallible Word of God.

Jesus Christ was God made flesh. He was crucified, died and rose again on the third day. He returned to the Father. We look forward to His second coming.


Our Core Values

  • Hospitality - We value people and believe everyone should feel welcome and loved in God’s house.

  • Excellence - We are committed to bringing our best to God and the community in which we serve.

  • Integrity - We value transparency and hold true to our beliefs and conscience in all situations.

  • Respect - All our relationships are undergirded with a strong and sincere sense of respect.

  • Serving - We consider it a privilege to serve God by serving others.


How awesome is this place! This is none other than the House of God; this is the Gate of Heaven

Genesis 28:17


Surfside Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God in New Zealand.