MEN’S FELLOWSHIP

MEN’S FELLOWSHIP is a monthly meal and speaker event and a great place to mix and be informed of issues and happenings in our community. Join us for Christian Fellowship, a hearty meal and engaging conversation.

How are you really ? Was it – his war zone experience, his Harley Davidson, or his great guitar playing – for 28 years Chaplain Ra’s listening ear made a difference for many a soldier. Now based in Whakatane and passionately concerned to speak into the issues of Men, Wellbeing and Mental Health.  Rev Raharuhi Koia   B. Theology, B. Counselling, JP., Ngati Porou, Ngati Kahungunu & Ngati Tumatauenga is a seasoned counsellor and ordained Presbyterian minister.

Ra brings more than three decades of pastoral, cultural, and military experience together in his passion for “wellbeing for men”.  Ra served as a military chaplain for 28 years in the NZDF both in New Zealand and as first chaplain deployed to Afghanistan. Later serving in both Bougainville and Timot Leste.

He has served with Humanitarian Aid response to disasters such as Samoa Tsunami and Whakaari (White Island).

NZ Sport Chaplain to Vodaphone Warriors, Correction Services, a visiting staff member of Titoki Centre, his ministry is shaped by a deep commitment to wellbeing, Christian healing and the restoration of people suffering trauma, grief and relationship issues.

Ra comes highly recommended as a presenter to the Equip Series for churches.