Thank you dear friend Thank you Barry for being a wonderful friend, a steadfast and amazing pastor, a mentor and an example to me. You encouraged me in my walk with the Lord and you birthed in me a love for the people of India. Your example and that of Yvonne has encouraged me to be in India to reach those who don't know Jesus as their Saviour. I a...more

An amazing Man To an amazing man who will forever hold a huge part in my life and my heart...you truly loved with Jesus love you never judge and always gave great wisdom and encouragement a spiritual father you were..Great is your reward in Heaven Barry youhave touched many lives in Jesus name brought healing and deliverance in his name all aroun...more

See you later Barry We loved having you and Yvonne with us this Feb. The times you spent with us were special. We enjoyed you wit, charm and spiritual gifts. This time you taught us about going out on a limb in the prophetic, the risk of faith and expecting God to come through with prophetic direction, words of knowledge and encouragement to peo...more

I know your still cheering........ Barry, you were committed to me and my family since day one of my walk. You were the first person whoever believed in me and deposited a wealth of teaching, prayer and encouragement into my life.You loved me like your own, your investment in me has made me a better person. You brought the best out of me and times ...more

A pioneer and a Father Barry was the celebrant at our wedding - Laurence & Rochelle Evans and a strong discipleship influence on me as a young man from 'young Timothys' to going on mission together to Mindanao, Philippines. Barry was a faithful and gifted teacher of God's word. From a charismatic renewal pioneer to being a Grandpapa in later years,...more

🕯 Michael Livengood lit a candle Barry touched the lives of numbers of friends I brought from the States. Below are just three comments from them. from Randall Eugene Burton Try sorry to hear this news. Our hearts are heavy. Barry was truly a prophet of God. Please pass on our condolences to the family. Michelle Raymond Peterson My heart...more

🕯 Lizzy Evans lit a candle Simon was in Barry and Yvonne's homegroup before we got married in 1981. He fondly remembers those good times the homegroup had together. We can still recall the prophecy Barry gave us at our wedding where he was the speaker. We have both appreciated Barry's leadership and teaching and we share Barry and Yvonne's passio...more

Thank you Barry.... What a wonderful service today and celebration of Barry's life. I wanted to say that I feel very blessed to have known Barry. He was our marriage celebrant, full of wise words! Barry also told us on our wedding day to 'never let the sun go down on your angry', just as you talked about today Yvonne. Jason and I also live by this....more

Influencer When participating in the service it hit me how much of a influence you have had on my life both indirectly and directly. If you had not come to Lower Hutt then my family might never have gone to church and I might never have met some other awesome people who also have influenced me and encouraged me with my passions. Seeing all those...more

6 years to the day ...... My heart floods with gratitude when I think of you and I think of you often. Your investment in my life has and always will be deeply appreciated. Love always Patsy.