There’s room at the table.
• Who we are: A small, relational, intergenerational church family in Upper Hutt. We welcome people exploring faith, returning to church, or looking for a place to belong.
• Our mission: To rebuild, restore and repair lives, inspired by Isaiah 61. We want to see people find hope in Jesus, experience restoration and live with purpose.
• Our discipleship pathway: Be with Jesus. Become like Jesus. Live like Jesus. Saved as we come to Jesus. Restored as we become like Jesus. Released as we live like Jesus.
• What matters to us: Scripture, prayer, worship, the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, meaningful relationships and putting faith into practice.
• Our culture: Warm, welcoming and down to earth. We value rest, making time for Sabbath, families, relationships, and making room for people across generations. You don’t need to have everything sorted to belong.
• Sunday gatherings: Morning tea at 10:00am, followed by our service at 10.20am. Gatherings include worship, biblical teaching, prayer and opportunities for testimonies and connection.
• Children and families: Children are part of our church family. Kids Church and age appropriate activities help younger ones engage with faith while growing alongside the wider congregation.
• Growing together: Discipleship happens through relationships, small groups, home gatherings, conversations and shared life. We make space for questions, encouragement and practical support.
• Healing and restoration: We recognise that growth takes time. Our heart is to walk alongside people as they work through challenges, deepen their faith and discover their identity in Christ.
• Faith beyond Sunday: We encourage people to serve and live for God through their families, workplaces, friendships and communities, using the interests, gifts and opportunities already in their hands.
• Leadership: Elders provide spiritual oversight, while the Board carries responsibility for governance, and financial stewardship. These two teams make up the Senior Leadership Team.
• Looking ahead: We want to see a place where deep healing occurs. We see deepening discipleship, strengthening and healing relationships, nurturing the next generation and equipping people to bring the hope of Jesus into everyday life.
Here’s three key things we live by…
WE LOVE AT ALL TIMES
Most important of all continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude on sins.
1 Peter 4:8
We place value showing our love in practical ways, by taking what we love and making it how we love. We aim to speak truth in love, show grace and stand for the uncompromising Truth – Jesus. We know it’s easy to place conditions on people, “if you love me you’ll…,” but Scripture shows us that “while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” His unconditional love to a sinful world should help us walk in His love, speak and lead people to Truth, and the truth shall set them free.
WE FORGIVE AT ALL TIMES
Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me, seven times?” “Not even seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!”
Matthew 18:22
It’s so easy to hold grudges, and becoming offended can happen a lot, especially in churches!
Forgiveness is not only biblical but it helps lower our stress, anxiety and helps us live more like the way Jesus wants us to.
WE SERVE AT ALL TIMES
For even the Son of man came not to be served but to serve others and to give His life as a ransom for many.
Mark 10:45
We love to serve because Jesus did!
Our main aim is to serve and minister every day in every way, whether it be at the supermarket checkout, at work, on the train. There are opportunities everyday for us to do good and heal all who are oppressed by the devil- because God is with you!
We would love to meet you!
MEET MICHAEL & SHERYL SUA
Michael and Sheryl were honoured to step into the pastorate following the faithful leadership of Michael’s parents, Pastors Niu and Nia Sua, who pioneered and pastored the church, the Samoan Assembly of God, Upper Hutt, for 25 years. Both Michael and Sheryl grew up serving in various churches and have held multiple roles in church life over the years.
Passionate about guiding people to their identity in Christ, Michael and Sheryl encourage lives to be shaped by God’s Word. They are committed to cultivating a praying, caring and sharing community—one that restores and rebuilds relationships, marriages, families and the wider neighbourhood.
They long to see believers carry God’s presence into every day, open to the possibility of miracles, and for Hope Beacon Hill to shine as a city on a hill—guiding others along the path to Jesus.
Michael, an artist at heart, studied Interior and Visual Design before graduating from the C3 School of Ministry in Sydney. Sheryl trained at the C3 School of Creative Arts in Sydney, majoring in vocals. Together, they infuse Hope Beacon Hill with their love for the arts and all things creative.
Michael and Sheryl live in Hutt City, Wellington, with their daughter and dog, Charlie!