TERRY BRADLEY

Terry Bradley is married to Rowena, a woman of unbelievable Kiwi know-how, creativity and stamina. They pastor Journey church in Te Kuiti, which is in the Waikato region; they have five children, three of whom are married, and five vibrant grandchildren.

Terry was ordained in 1999, gaining experience from service in the New Zealand Army, Grocery Manager of a New World Supermarket, youth and assistant pastor, and finally, the Senior Minister of Journey church since 1999. Through the collective achievements of his church in the local community, in 2014, he was voted Waitomo District Council's Citizen of the Year.

He has a Master's degree in Christian studies through Alphacrucis. He is also a qualified 'Christian Life Coach' through Dr Sam Chand's Dream Releaser Coaching School, USA, where he was invited to complete the 'Coach of Coaches' course. Furthermore, he holds an ACC credential with the International Coaching Federation. Skills learnt are invaluable in helping him draw out the best in others with whom he is in ministry and leadership. Like many pastors within our Movement, he has endured the highs and lows of church life, seasons of lack, and seasons of plenty, and has seen God strong when hearts hold loyal to Him!

First voted on to the National Executive team in 2011, and in 2017 became the Assistant Superintendent. Until 2023, he carried roles of Waikato Executive, and Ethnic Executive representative for the Tongan and Korean communities. He also worked in the Doctrine and Credential Committee, Professional Development and Probationary Pastors Symposiums, and 'Points' with Joseph McAuley, and of late, the Disaster and Relief portfolios,' with Ps Lau. Terry thoroughly enjoyed the growing roles assigned to him under the leadership of Ps Iliafi Esera. In 2023, at the end of Ps Iliafi Esera's term, Terry was appointed the General Superintendent of the Movement.