Every day, people in the Hokianga walk through valleys—carrying anxiety, addiction, illness, grief, broken relationships, loneliness, and burdens that many quietly bear alone.

Through the prophet Hosea, God gave His people a beautiful promise:

"I will transform the Valley of Trouble into a door of hope."

— Hosea 2:15

We believe God is calling His people to become a doorway of hope. Not because a building has power, but because Jesus is the Door.

Jesus said:

"I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture."

— John 10:9

Our prayer is that every person who encounters this ministry would encounter the welcome, hope, and love of Christ. Because we are not gathering people around a programme, a personality, or a place. We are gathering people around Jesus.

A Hospital Room I'll Never Forget

Recently, I visited a lady I'll call Erica. She was alone and nearing the end of her life. We spent time talking about her family, her memories, and the life she had lived here in the Hokianga. Before I left, I asked if I could read some Scripture. Together we reflected on 2 Corinthians 5:1–8—the promise that for those who belong to Christ, this life is not the end. We have an eternal home with Him.

Before I left, Erica quietly reaffirmed her faith in Jesus. A few days later, she went home to be with the Lord. I've thought about that visit many times since. Not because of anything extraordinary I did, but because it reminded me what ministry is really about.

Being present. Opening God's Word. Praying with people. Pointing them to Jesus.

Later, I shared the story with a friend, who asked me a question I haven't been able to forget: "What if you hadn't gone?" I don't know the answer. But I do know this. Every visit matters. Every conversation matters. Every opportunity to share the hope of Jesus matters.

That is why Mindshift Ministries exists.

Our Mission

At Mindshift Ministries, our heart is to help people know Jesus through biblical teaching, prayer, pastoral care, gospel resources, and compassionate support.

Whether through hospital visits, preaching, teaching, small groups, community outreach, one-on-one conversations, or online ministry, our desire is simple:

1. To help people encounter Jesus.
2. To discover hope.
3. To grow in faith.
4. To know they are deeply loved by God.

We believe God's Word changes lives. When people encounter Jesus through His Word, hearts are transformed, hope is restored, and lives begin to change.

Our prayer is that people would not simply find a ministry. They would find the living God.

1. Hope for their valley.
2. Healing for their wounds.
3. Truth for their journey.
4. A place to belong.

Partner With the Mission

If God has stirred your heart through this story, we'd be honoured if you would become a prayer and financial partner with us.

Whether you can give once or become a regular ministry partner, every gift helps us continue bringing the hope of Jesus to people throughout the Hokianga.

Your partnership enables us to visit people in hospital, travel throughout the Hokianga, provide Bibles and discipleship resources, create free online teaching, and be available wherever people need prayer, encouragement, and hope. Every gift helps open another door.

Another visit.

Another conversation.

Another opportunity for someone to hear the hope of Jesus.

Thank you for standing with us as we become a doorway of hope in the Hokianga and beyond.

With peace and grace,

Chris, Abbie & Family