Meet The Team
Alan Vink
Pastor
Alan has been a Christian since age 19 and a pastor for 25 years. Having spoken mostly to those who are ‘already convinced’ over those 25years about the truths of the Bible he is now super keen to talk to those who are not-yet-convinced and to do so in a non-threatening, non-pressured and magazine style format. He firmly believes, along with about 3 billion other Christians in the world that Jesus and the bible are still relevant today.
Alan will be the primary teaching pastor and supported by other team members and guest speakers. He lives in Raglan with his wife Jeanette. Together they raised four sons, now have four delightful daughter-in-laws and eight of the most beautiful creations on the earth called grandchildren.
Janene Forlong
Programming
Janene is a music leader, singer, songwriter, and pastor. Originally from Christchurch, she met her husband, Michael Forlong, at Faith Bible College in Tauranga in 1985 and they were married in 1987. A year later they moved to Wellington where Michael was leading the community outreach initiative for six years for Lifepoint AOG Church and Janene was working in print media.
In 1993 Janene and Michael started a church in Matamata and were the pastors there for nine years. During this time Janene also started work as a producer/presenter for tvCentral, a local television network based in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty.
Janene and her family moved to Hamilton soon after she came on staff at Hamilton Central Baptist Church in 2003 as creative arts director and then later as music director as well.
In 2016 Janene wrote her first book, 'Where Fear Rules.' In this book, she shares her journey from fear to freedom. Janene is very passionate about Gods restoration work.
Janene and Michael have two adult children. Janene's interests include her family, friends, roses, fashion, design, cats and of course music.
Jeanette Vink
Pastor
Hi Folks, I live in Whaingaroa (Raglan) Aotearoa, New Zealand with my husband Alan and two of our sons and their families almost next door.
I enjoy walking the beach and the great outdoors. I find I connect best with God when out in nature. I’m passionate about my relationship with God, family, people, adventure and travel. I deeply desire that all people on Gods earth experience His unconditional love and grace.
I have a background in nursing, loss and grief, family relationships, pastoral care and guiding people on their spiritual journey.
No reira nga nihi kia koutou katoa.
