our hosts

Pastor Adrian & Jiroqu Codilla

Pastor Codilla is a native Filipino missionary to the Filipino community in Auckland, New Zealand. He is the pastor of Mount Zion Bible Baptist Church.

Pastor Paul & Hera Brickman

Pastor Paul and his wife, Hera, have served the Lord in full-time ministry in numerous capacities. Over the years, Paul has pastored several churches and taught in a Christian school. Additionally, he spent many years in senior management roles before being led to plant a new church in South Auckland in 2014. As a businessman, father, and pastor, Paul Brickman brings years of experience and a heart of service to his church members each week.

Pastor Devin & Amy Frost

Devin and Amy Frost are BIMI missionaries to the Kiwi people of New Zealand. They have three children: Micah, Faith, and Hope. They currently serve at Community Baptist Church, a church-plant in Auckland.

Pastor Ariel & Penny Castro

Long-time servant of the Lord, Pastor Ariel Castro has seen the growth and fruit that comes from years of faithful service in the place God has put him and his family to serve. After working in the business world for several years, Pastor Ariel dedicated his life to full-time service to the Lord 23 years ago. He, his wife, and, at that time, young son left the Philippines to start a church in Wellington, New Zealand. God has blessed their faithfulness and love for Him through the years.

Pastor Sam & Juliana Hutchins

Graduates of West Coast Baptist Bible College, Sam and his wife Juliana, are making a difference in Christchurch, New Zealand. After graduating from college and getting married soon after, Sam and Juliana boarded a plane for the city of Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand to accept the pastorate position at Lighthouse Baptist Church. They are excited to see God use them in years to come in the city of Christchurch.