Abundant Life Community Church - Tauranga - New Zealand

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Staff

Mike and Janne Cullen (Senior Pastors)

Mike and Janne became Christians in 1971 when the Charismatic Revival was sweeping throughout New Zealand. They initially worked with Scripture in Song in the production of contemporary Christian "Praise and Worship" music, as well as being actively involved with vibrant local churches in Auckland.

They have two adult sons - David who is married to Nettie and resides in Auckland, and Jon who lives in Lima, Peru, with his wife Maria.

Mike has a background in Engineering and completed a BA in Theology in 1989. Janne is a secondary school mathematics teacher with a BSc.

Lorraine Wells (Pastor)

Lorraine has been with Abundant Life since 1998. She completed her Ministry Internship Diploma with the Bible College of NZ at the end of 2003. During 2004 she worked part-time at Abundant Life Community Church at the same time completing a certificate in Refocusing Therapy.

She has a strong pastoral call, encouraging and empowering people to reach their full potential through their relationship with God. Lorraine has a prophetic edge and an intercessors heart for the nation of NZ.

Lorraine has a degree in Horticulture and has worked as a Landscape Designer. She has two adult children: Daryl who lives in Sydney and Rebecca who lives in Wellington.

She now Pastors full time, having responsibility for Pastoral Care and Prayer Ministries at Abundant Life.

The Church History Staff