OUR BELIEFS AND VALUES
At Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Forest Lake, we seek to worship God faithfully within the Great Tradition, to care for the poor and needy, and to grow together as faithful disciples of Christ.
Our faith is based on the Holy Scriptures, the historic creeds of the church, and the Anglican Prayerbooks. These all hand down the faith once received. Our worship is traditional and liturgical, dedicated to both the Word of God preached, and the sacraments rightly administered, for in these Christ graciously ministers to us.
The Word of God forms us in such a way that we would love as we have first been loved by God. We are called to be the hands and feet of God in this world and to put love into action. We have a heart for our community and for the marginalised and outcast.
We are committed to growing faithful disciples of Christ. Our faith is a living faith, so we believe that everyone can have a personal encounter with our Lord Jesus. We also believe that the Word preached and received always brings about what it promises and so we seek to raise up disciples and nurture each other towards mature faith in Christ, resting only in His promises.
OUR VICAR
Reverend Barnabas Sibusiso Nqindi believes in Faith that is rooted in Jesus Christ. Born in Zimbabwe, Rev. Barnabas is an Anglo-Catholic priest with nearly three decades of dynamic ministry across Zimbabwe, UK, South Africa, and now New Zealand. He’s led parishes, counselled and led young people, and uplifted seafarers and orphans with prophetic zeal and ecumenical spirit. He has a heart for youth and their families and believes that youth should be at the centre of the Parish. It is for them that the Kingdom of God belongs (Mark 10:13-16).
Rev. Barnabas brings a wealth of experience to us here at Holy Trinity. From rectorships at Anglican Church of Ascension (Bulawayo Zimbabwe, 2004–2006), St.Matthew’s (South Africa Estcourt, 2006–2011), and St. Barnabas (South Africa Bluff,
2011–2023) to Archdeacon of Durban South (2022–2023), he’s been a steady hand in turbulent times. Since September 2023, he serves in the Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki, bringing pastoral fire to Aotearoa. He was appointed Vicar of Holy Trinity Forest Lake Hamilton, in May of 2024. He is armed with an MA in Mission Studies (Birmingham), BTh and PGCE (UNISA), and diplomas in theology and education, he’s also a certified expert in Anglican spirituality, seafarer welfare, and African governance. A Rotarian leader, rugby coach, soccer coach, human rights advocate, and twice-nominated bishop (Natal, 2011 & 2021), he thrives in service to humanity.
Before this appointment he worked at Torpedo 7 Distribution Centre and he got to see the ethnic diversity of New Zealand his new home. As part of his journey in New Zealand, he has challenged himself to learn Te Reo Māori. He now nearing the completion of level 2 in Māori. He is married to Rumbidzai Chidzonga who is a clinical psychologist and have a son named,
Lubabalo, still at primary school. The Nqindi’s love New Zealand especially the generous spirit of its people. He loves the New Zealand landscape, it is picture perfect.
Rev. Barnabas where he has served has planted hope in Jesus Christ, believes in the power of prayer and the centrality of the Eucharist in the Parish. All ministries flow from the Lord’s, table out ward. (Go in Peace to love and serve the Lord). We cannot do anything without the Lord Jesus Christ (John 2 Wedding a Cana). Reverend Barnabas believes in investing authentic in relationships with people that last a life time. He invites us to come and worship Our Lord Jesus Christ, at Holy Trinity Forest Lake Hamilton, as we Proclaim that He is Lord indeed!