Our Pastors

Eddie + Isa Faletutulu, Lead Pastors

The vision for theGathering was birthed out of the desire to see many gather together, hungry for God and the things of His Kingdom.

The mission is to create a church in the heart of Wellington that would see people be filled with the Holy Spirit, walk in the Fathers’ (God) Will and release to preach the Gospel.

Our pastors have a heart to reach our city and beyond with the life-transforming message of Jesus. They believe in the next generation and value the wisdom and guidance of those that have gone before us - our vision is simple; His Kingdom Come - His Will be Done..

Spiritual Oversight

Rev Iliafi Esera

Rev Iliafi Esera is a Samoan-born Pentecostal pastor and leader based in New Zealand, who with his wife Fia has led Faith City Church in Whanganui since 1992; he served as General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in New Zealand from 2011 to 2023, is known for cross-cultural mission work and mentoring youth, is an international speaker, and is father to eight children and grandfather to thirteen.

Pastor Ken Roach

Pastor Ken Roach is a senior leader at Elim Christian Centre in Porirua, New Zealand, serving alongside his wife Tai Roach. He has been instrumental in guiding the church’s mission and community outreach, fostering a vibrant and multicultural congregation. Pastor Ken is known for his engaging preaching and commitment to practical Christian living, often sharing messages on faith, hope, and spiritual growth through sermons and church events. His leadership has helped shape Elim Porirua into a centre of hope and service within the local community and beyond.

theGathering is an Assemblies of God church in Wellington, New Zealand. The Assemblies of God churches belong to the Pentecostal Christian movement.