Equippers Church Ngauranga

This is such a good place to worship Jesus. Bryon and Hannah are welcoming, kind, generous and right on the button. We’ve been into God for many years and this is the right place for us…. Super normal way to worship Jesus… keep it up team

Initially this was a welcoming & inclusive church. But…….that facade quickly faded. While there are some properly genuine people there, most aren’t. I’ve long struggled with being a single guy in churches where marriage/kids/the family are pushed to the point of idolatry & this church is no different. When I approached Byron about this, he got very confrontation, aggressive & later condescending. I later got told my problems weren’t enough of an emergency. The music is always the same, same songs/same style etc & no deviation. There are some good musicians but there’s no freedom to express the gifts God gave. The teaching is very “emotionalistic” ie playing on peoples emotions to get them to think they’re in “the presence of God”……I do believe God works in ways unknown to man & the holy spirit does move but whipping the congregation into an emotional frenzy isn’t it. Very similar to Arise

Initially warm and welcoming, however Ps Byron "ghosted" my parents and ignored them for a couple of months when they were looking for a Bible study group to attend. The Pastor only responded, albeit reluctantly, when I raised my concerns with another senior leader of the church. Not to mention he was rude, condescending and treated you like you were his subordinate. The arrogance Byron displayed was akin to a “napoleon” complex . Disappointing and hopefully it does not follow in the footsteps of Arise. Perhaps it was an honest mistake or maybe better accountability is required. Alas, his character needs to be put in check and thankfully we have an all powerful God who sees what is happening with his “churches”. Pride comes before the fall 🥰

The leader is arrogant and prideful. The small equippers community groups tell you to give all your money to the church otherwise you won’t be blessed. They twist the Bible to suit their agenda for $$$$$$ Now Arise and equippers are teaming up together as well as mentioned in the equippers conference … scams and more scams. Do not attend this fake church . People attending are literally giving away their life savings. This is a post from another member as well. “The culture set here is about hierarchy and control. They woo you though emotions of "worship" music and messages which are vague and hardly relatable to peoples everyday struggles. It is programmed every week. When you are on team it's kinda 'expected' you are there and they make you feel bad if you are not. When you stop serving there is no need for you and no contact is made after you leave. Every position here I have experienced is about being 'good enough, upskilling, work towards ' and everyone is working to make the 'vision' of the pastors work, there is always prerequisite.”

What a fantastic experience this morning, lovely welcoming people, great minister and a happy light hearted time singing to Christmas Carols from a large lit up screen, no glasses needed if you are older! Comfortable seating although most of the time I actually stood and sang with the congregation and sat when the minister did his wonderful sermon. Thankyou all for making me so welcome.