Our story
A local church with a big heart for people.
We're made up of families, kids, young adults, and older generations — all learning to follow Jesus in everyday life.
Our vision
Building people.
Building church.
Building community.
At Lifegate, we believe that lives built on Jesus transform everything — our families, our church, and our community. We're an intergenerational church with a big heart for God and for people, and we'd love for you to be part of it.
What matters to us
Our values shape everything we do.
Knowing God
We want faith to be real, not just routine. We pursue a genuine relationship with God — not just knowledge about Him.
Knowing God
Real Relationships
Prayer
Worship
God's Word
The Holy Spirit
Community
Meet the pastors
The people who lead Lifegate.
Leading with vision, purpose, and a genuine care for every person who walks through the door.
Lead Pastors
Bob & Shona Barnard
Recently returned to Inglewood, Bob and Shona have spent 30 years working with children at risk, developing community centers, planting and leading churches in Mexico.
Bob is a man of faith and vision that builds successful teams, but at the same time has a very down to earth and practical approach to pastoring. Shona plays a key role in teaching, prayer and activating spiritual gifts.
Together they are trusting God to take Lifegate into this new season.
Part of something bigger
We're part of the ACTS Churches network.
Lifegate is connected to a family of churches across New Zealand committed to the same values — people, presence, and purpose.
Learn about ACTS ChurchesCome and see for yourself.
The best way to know if Lifegate is the right fit is to simply show up.
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