Team

Sam is the National Coordinator for 24-7 Prayer in New Zealand and is the lead pastor of Bay Vineyard Church in the Hawkes Bay. He is married to Jen, and they have three very active boys! He graduated from BCNZ (now Laidlaw) in 2003 and has in been in full-time ministry ever since. Sam loves good food, good music and good waves!

Sam Harvey

Jacinda is based in Auckland and serves on the National Leadership Team for 24-7 Prayer NZ, and leads our comms. She spent over 30 years as a church planter and pastor with her husband Matt, transitioning out of her pastoral leadership in 2025. Jacinda holds a Masters in Ministry and also works part time as a Spiritual Director and Ministry Supervisor. She’s fuelled by meaningful conversations, and good books and movies.

Jacinda Lilly

Hannah is our Canterbury Regional Coordinator and is also Presence Pastor at The Well Church in Christchurch, overseeing prayer and worship. She’s a Licensed Minister within the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, and training to be ordained. If she’s not at church or a worship night somewhere, you’ll find Han on a plane or planning her next trip.

Hannah Frauenstein

24-7 Prayer NZ Board

Ben Mai (Auckland Church Network)
Rev Clint Usher (Board Chair, Lead Pastor “The Well”)
Dr Kara Duxfield
Rev Waitiri Maina
Steve Bradley (Finance)