Our Vision

We see a church full of the love of Jesus, equipped with His purpose, transforming our world.

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Our Purpose

 

BELONG

 

We are a community of connection, acceptance, and honour. Thrive Church is a place with room for everybody

BE LOVED

 

We are passionate about seeing people encounter the radical love and freedom of God

BECOME

 

We desire to live as disciples of Jesus and continue to grow, empowered by the Holy Spirit in every area of our lives

BE THE LIGHT

 

We are created to shine his light and bring transformation to the world around us.

 

Glen & Deb

 
 

Our Lead Pastors

Our pastors have an authentic love for God and people. Their heart is that everyone would know that they are not only seen by God but are deeply loved by him. 

Our Movement

New Life Churches is a movement of over 70 contemporary churches across New Zealand. We are proud to be a part of a family that is passionate about working together to see the message of Jesus impact our nation.

Ps Glen & Deb are the Regional Pastors for New Life Canterbury

Youth Ps Eli & Ella are they Regional Youth Pastors for New Life Canterbury

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Our History

Thrive Church began in 1988 as Upper Room New Life. The founding pastors, Trevor and Clarice Bartle carried an anointing of grace, love and freedom. Lynne and Peter Frew, who became the pastors in 1995, served in leadership from the beginning of the church. They carried a passion for reaching younger generations in the community. Today, we continue to be known as a church that reaches and empowers young people to live for Jesus. The change in name to Life Christian Centre reflected Pastor Lynne’s desire for people to experience the fullness of life that Jesus gives: wholeness in spirit, heart and mind. In 2006 Chris and Ruth De’Ath became the pastors. They pursued the presence and power of God, encouraging all ages to find fresh intimacy with God and to thrive in life. That is where we got our name Thrive Church. Chris passed the church leadership on to Glen and Debbie Fraser in 2014.

Our Beliefs

  • We believe the Father, our Creator, loves us so much that He sent His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him would not perish but have abundant and eternal life.

  • We believe in Jesus, who left the glory of heaven, came to earth as man, died on the cross to pay the price for our sins, and was resurrected, so that we could be reconciled to the Father and be restored to our royal identity. Jesus is Saviour, Lord and Returning King, full of grace and truth.

  • We believe in the power of the Holy Spirit as Healer, Comforter, Teacher, and Revealer of Jesus.

  • We believe the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are the Godhead, three in one.

  • We believe in the Bible as the revealed and living Word of God and therefore our guide in all things.

  • We believe in the Father’s desire and intent revealed in Jesus’ prayer: “Your kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” The kingdom is progressing on earth now, with the fullness experienced in Jesus’ return.

For a full Statement of Faith click here