Creative Ministries Director

Matt Couper, a gifted young singer/songwriter and worship leader has relocated from Australia as their Creative Ministries Director. Matt’s experience and heart for worship added immense value to the team during the first two years of start-up at Shore Grace.

Willian & Amber Dunlap

William and Amber Dunlap arrived in Auckland in March 2004 from the United States. They feel called to a life of ministry service, and the Lord has led them to commit to spend one year as missionaries here in New Zealand. They are part of the Go-Net program of Global Partners (Wesleyan World Missions). Primarily they will be assisting with Shore Grace Church in Greenhithe, Auckland.

William graduated from Oklahoma Wesleyan University with a degree in Pastoral Ministry and is assisting with preaching and teaching at Shore Grace, as well as coordinating the drama team and co-coordinating the youth group.

Amber graduated from OWU with a degree in Communication Arts and is serving as the Children’s Ministries Coordinator and helping with administrative functions.

They are anxious to serve God by serving the church and people of New Zealand.



Laurie Floyd

Laurie Floyd arrived in Auckland in May 2005 from the United States. She feels called to a life of ministry and the Lord has led her to commit to spend one year as a missionary here in New Zealand. Primarily she will be assisting with Shore Grace Church in Greenhithe, Auckland. Specifically Laurie will be serving with youth ministry and administrative functions.

Laurie has been involved in youth work for the last ten years. Overseas she has served in China and Turkey. For the last five years she has been in leadership with a large group of 150+ youth at her home church in Michigan, US.

Laurie thoroughly enjoyed her time serving the church and the people of New Zealand.