MIGHTY MEN NEW ZEALAND
Raising Godly men through Worship, Discipleship and Leadership
About Mighty Men New Zealand
We are a non-denominational Christian community of men dedicated to growing in faith, character, and leadership while supporting each other through life's challenges.
Discipleship
Growing together in knowledge and application of God's Word in our daily lives through discipleship. Helping men grow in effective evangelism, bible study, personal prayer life and fasting habits.
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations... teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you."
— Matthew 28:19-20
Mighty Men
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To inspire and equip men to be faithful followers of Christ, God-fearing leaders in their homes, and positive influences in their communities.
Our Vision
A New Zealand where men are transformed by the Gospel, families are strengthened through biblical leadership, and communities are impacted by the love of Christ working through the servant hearts of men.
Our Values
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Biblical Truth: Grounding all we do in the Word of God
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Authentic Community: Creating transparent spaces for genuine connection and growth
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Servant Leadership: Leading by example as Christ led
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Accountability: Encouraging one another toward Christ-like character
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Prayer: Depending on God in all things
"But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith."
— 1 Timothy 6:11-12
"And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another."
— Hebrews 10:24-25
"Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love."
— 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
MALACHI 4:6
"...and he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers"
Mighty Men New Zealand
Mighty men
Leadership Team
TOP: Sebastian Tome, Werner Gerber, Etienne van Huyssteen, Martin Theunissen (Former member)
BOTTOM: Mark Easson (Former member), Riaan Moller, Wesley Augustus &
Pieter Lemmer (Former member)
Other: Jacques Olivier
Camp Marshal Team 2026
Hamilton, North Island
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Camp Marshal Team 2025
Hamilton, North Island
Top: Herman Kirtzinger, Gerhard Botha, Etienne van Huyssteen, Manie Pretorius, Francois Combrink, David Badenhorst, Ruan Mienie, Benton Jonker, Martin Theunissen & Kennith Jansen van Rensburg
Bottom: Ryan Delport, Sebastian Tome, Rodrick Macdonald, Pieter Lemmer, Werner Gerber, Mark Easson, Riaan Moller & Wesley Augustus
Amberley, South Island
Back: Etienne van Huyssteen, Jaun van Zyl, Mike King, David Pieterse, Henry Uys
Middle: Riaan Moller, Werner Gerber, Wesley Morris, Pierre Jonker, Manie Pretorius, Gerhard Botha, Rhys Martin, Fabian Martin, Baxter Martin
Bottom: Sammy Watts, Rodrick Macdonald, Benton Jonker, Riaan du Plooy, Dominic Stowers, Sebastian Tome, Grant Young
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Mighty men
Origins
South African farmer Angus Buchan began the first Mighty Men Conference in 2004, with reports of attendees varying from a few dozen to 240. The number of attendees grew rapidly, with numbers reportedly rising to 600 in 2005 to 1060 in 2006, 7,400 in 2007 and 60,000 in 2008. The final national event in 2010 was attended by up to 300,000 men and boys.
New Zealand
Having attended the Mighty men conferences in South Africa, and inspired by the vision and impact of the movement, Werner Gerber founded Mighty Men New Zealand in 2018. The first NZ conference was held in 2022 with about 20 attendees. Due to the massive positive impact this has had on men's lives, this movement is growing and currently has over 300 members in NZ.
What we believe
- The Bible to be the inspired, the infallible, authoritative Word of God.
- In the Eternal Triune God.
- In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.
- That for the salvation of the lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.
- In the present ministry of the Holy Spirit by Whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a godly life.
- In the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; they that are saved unto resurrection of life, and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.
- In the creation, test and fall of man, as recorded in Genesis; his total spiritual depravity and inability to attain to divine righteousness apart from God.
- In the Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour of men, conceived of the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, very God and very Man.
- In the Spiritual Unity of Believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.
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