In 2004, a small group of people planted a small, young seedling and called it BotanyLife.  Over the last five years, God has watched over this small church plant, nurturing it and helping it grow, sinking roots down into the soil of East Auckland.  Now, as we face the next few years ahead, we believe God has more plans for us as we grow together – closer, deeper, stronger, wider, further – like a flourishing tree.

“A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.”
Proverbs 11:28 (TM)

“They are like trees planted along a riverbank, with roots that reach deep into the water.  Such trees are not bothered by the heat or worried by long months of drought.  Their leaves stay green, and they go right on producing delicious fruit.”
Jeremiah 17:8 (NLT)

Growing Closer to each other through Connection and Care
We dream of BotanyLife growing closer as a church family so that every person is involved in life-building relationships, and connected in a way that they are loved, encouraged and cared for, no matter where they are on their journey with God.

Growing Deeper in Christ through Equipping and Encouragement
We dream of BotanyLife growing deeper as each person matures in their walk with God, as we provide training, encouragement and serving opportunities, so that each person is built up in their own life and can in turn build up others.

Growing Stronger for the future through the Next Generations
We dream of BotanyLife growing stronger as we build on our vibrant children’s and youth ministries so that each child, youth and young adult is given every opportunity to explore, commit and grow in a dynamic and life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Growing Wider into our community through Practical Service
We dream of BotanyLife growing wider as we broaden our impact in our local community, so that multitudes of people see God’s love and grace in action as we compassionately and practically serve them.

Growing Further into a lost world through Evangelism & Missions
We dream of BotanyLife growing further as we build new bridges to lost friends and share with them the good news of salvation through faith in Christ, and as we begin to lay the foundation for a wider impact around New Zealand and the world in the coming years.