About ALC
Founding Pastor
Brandon and Mollie Borders
Brandon and Mollie Borders, along with their two children moved to New Zealand in 2017. In 2019, a small Bible study was launched in Tauranga, where they would drive weekly from Hamilton to teach God's Word. What started with just a few people quickly became a thriving community centered on apostolic doctrine, worship, and discipleship.
Brandon also serves as the President of the Apostolic Bible College of New Zealand, where he helps train and equip future leaders for ministry. Under his leadership, the college has seen significant growth.
Together, the Borders family is committed to serving the church with excellence, authenticity, and a deep love for people.
What we Believe
About OUr purpose
We believe in the great commission and are endeavoring to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with love, mercy, and compassion.
about God
We believe there is numerically only one God (Deuteronomy 6:4). He is the creator of heaven and earth and all living beings. He has revealed Himself to humanity as the Father (Creator), as the Son (Savior), and as the Holy Ghost (indwelling Spirit).
About Salvation
We believe the plan of salvation is most concisely recorded in Acts 2:38-39 and can be found woven and confirmed throughout the Bible.
Salvation consists of deliverance from all sin through the blood of Jesus Christ. This is accomplished through repentance from sin, baptism (by immersion) in the name of Jesus Christ, and receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost, with the initial evidence of speaking in tongues.
About The Gifts of the spirit
We believe in the manifestation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He ministers to His people through tongues, interpretation of tongues, prophecy, words of knowledge and wisdom, discerning of spirits, faith, working of miracles, healing, helps, and government. (Mark 16:15-18; Acts 5:16; 2 Corinthians 12:1-11)
About water baptism
We believe in water baptism by immersion in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sin. Through baptism, we identify with the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. (Romans 6:3-6; Colossians 2:11-14; Acts 2:38)
About the future
We believe that the church will be raptured by Christ before the great tribulation and will exist with Him forever in eternity. (1 Thessalonians 4:15-18; 1 Corinthians 15: 51-52; 1 Thessalonians 1:10)
Contact us.
Email: apostolic.life.church@upci.co.nz
169 Elizabeth Street
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty Region, 3110