Staff Team
Gideon Hoekendijk
Senior Pastor
Gideon is a founding pastor of Harmony Church. He holds a Masters in Theology. He is passionate about God’s Word and His people, he is a dynamic, humorous and an anointed speaker. Email
Catherine Hoekendijk
Senior Pastor
Catherine is a founding pastor of Harmony. She holds a Bachelor of Music & a Diploma in Adult Teaching & Learning. Catherine has a prophetic edge revealing her love of life and kingdom. Email
Josiah Russell
Families Pastor
Josiah leads our Pastoral Team and holds Degrees in Theology and Teaching. He is passionate about leading people to encounter Jesus, he is an inspiring and caring leader who encourages many. Email
Jonny Hoekendijk
Production Lead
Jonny is a faithful leader with a servant’s heart. He carries a strong anointing to minister in worship that has seen many touched by the Lord’s presence and power. Email
Sam & Aimee Nimmo
Young Adults Pastors
Sam is a Bible School graduate, and together Sam & Aimee own a cafe. They seek to empower young adults and create platforms for them to step up and make an impact in their communities. Email
Matt Wait
Operations Lead
Matt leads the facility and office operations of Harmony Church. He is also passionate about equipping leaders so that they too, can rise up and make an impact for Jesus. Email
Serena Johnson
Children's Ministry
Serena oversees our children’s ministry, Year 1 to 8. She is passionate about sharing Christ’s love with the younger generation & seeing them get a head start with a strong foundation in God’s Word. Email
Alicia Ridgen
Children's Ministry
Alicia oversees our children’s ministry, Ages 0 to 4. She enjoys creating learning opportunities and a sense of community. A firm believer that one is never too young to encounter Jesus.
Vikki Pflaum
Sozo Lead
Vikki leads Sozo ministry at Harmony Church. Her heart is for God’s people to have a personal relationship with Jesus by pointing them to His abundance of grace. Email
Mikayla Fraser
Youth Pastor
Mikayla is passionate about seeing young lives transformed and shaped by Jesus. Mikayla enjoys her work, empowering youth to connect with each other, their church family, and the community. Email
Xander Logan
Youth Worker
Xander works with secondary students through our partnership with 24/7 Youthwork. He believes that the next generation can make a difference when they find their identity in Christ. Email
Lucy Watson
Youth Worker
Lucy is a youth worker whose personality and energy endear her to the high school students she serves. Lucy works in partnership with 24/7 Youthwork in our local high school.
Jo Taylor
Events Team Leader
Jo co-ordinates events at Harmony. Be it a multi-day conference, a one off major event or a church camp, Jo’s passion is to express the magnificent love of God in a contemporary world. Email
Gus Walkden
Finance Lead
Gus has extensive management experience in the NZ not-for-profit and commercial sectors, having worked as a lecturer in business studies as well as holding directorships at multiple companies. Email
Judah Parsons
IT Support
Judah ensures Harmony stays connected to the world via IT support and also through his role directing the weekly Harmony Livestream. sending the message of Jesus to the nations. Email