The Szwarga Family

Independent Baptist Missionaries to New Zealand

Preaching Christ


"For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ."

2 Corinthians 4:6

Common Questions

Why New Zealand?

In 2018, our pastor returned from a short trip to New Zealand and briefly spoke on the need for church planters in New Zealand. Through this simple comment, along with much prayer, the Lord burdened our hearts for the people of New Zealand.

What's it like?

New Zealand can be thought of as a microcosm of the United States: a first-world country with a similar standard of living. The closest neighbor that you would recognize is Australia.

What's the main religion?

Although Christianity in New Zealand can trace its roots to before the country's founding, 48% percent claimed "no-religion" in recent polls.

What's your plan?

We are currently working with Pastor Dan Fraser at Grace Independent Baptist Church in the city of Tauranga. After we're established in the country, we will begin planting churches.

RECENT UPDATES

June 2024

June 2024

We had a second visit up to Auckland while preaching for Mount Zion Bible Baptist Church this month.

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May 2024

May 2024

The theme of April and May has been visitors returning. Whether it is the church services or youth group, there is a consistency from the newer attendees for several months now.

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April 2024

April 2024

Earlier this month, a man began attending the Sunday morning services. During his second visit, we spent an hour after the service going through the plan of salvation.

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