HBC welcomes new pastor Tony Nuñez

Posted on February 8

(AUCKLAND, NZ) February 1, 2009 – Elders, church staff and members at Howick Baptist Church celebrated the commissioning of new Assistant Pastor of Youth Ministries Tony Nuñez.

Joined by his wife, Chantelle, and their children, the HBC elders led the congregation in praying for the family and officially welcoming them into their new ministry role at the East Auckland church.

HBC Senior Pastor Peter Somervell expressed confidence in this appointment, saying: “We are delighted that the Lord has led Tony and Chantelle to minister among us. Tony’s gifting and leadership ability will be of great value in the role he will be serving. We look forward with anticipation as to what is going to do through this couple.”

As part of his role at HBC, Tony will be responsible for pastoring the flock of young people within the church family. He has already been diligently laying the groundwork for the revamped youth ministry, which will be called ‘180’.

“The name ‘180’ communicates the kind of change that only the gospel has the power to do and continue to do”, said Tony in explaining the biblical purpose of 180. The official kick-off for 180 is on the 6 March 2008, with all teens in the area encouraged to come check it out.

An honours graduate from both the Master’s College (B.A. Biblical Exposition) and The Master’s Seminary (M.Div), Tony has over 10 years of experience in youth ministry and has led two church plants in New Zealand.

Tony is married to Chantelle Nuñez. They have three children: Ezekiel, Zechariah, and Keziah.