Wynand & Ellré Jacobs

Change the World, One Home at a Time

The pressure on marriages and families in New Zealand has never been greater. We see it every day: couples drifting apart, families under stress, and homes at a breaking point.

But we have a bold vision: Every home, a godly home.

We believe that to change the world, we must first strengthen the home. This is the mission of the FamilyLife NZ movement, and it's the mission we are inviting you to join.

We Equip Couples to Win

For over 30 years, FamilyLife NZ has been on the front lines, giving couples the practical tools and biblical hope they need to build thriving relationships. We don't just talk about it; we see lives change.

Our "Weekend to Remember" and "A Day Together" retreats are revolutionary. We watch couples walk in "fast heading in the wrong direction" and walk out reconnected, re-established, and empowered to build an extraordinary marriage.
Our podcasts, radio shows, and online resources bring daily hope and practical help to thousands of Kiwis, right where they are.

As one couple told us, this "jump started us from a place of near devastation." Another said, "I feel empowered to have an extraordinary marriage."

This is not just saving marriages—it's building legacies.

Over 25,000 people have been impacted by a FamilyLife NZ event over the past 30 years, but it’s only the beginning.

Our Family's Calling

As Executive Director (Wynand) and Graphic Designer (Ellré), we have the privilege of leading the FamilyLife NZ team and stewarding this nationwide movement.

We stand on the shoulders of those who built this ministry, and our family is pouring our lives into taking this vision to every corner of the country. But this mission is far too big for just our family or our immediate team. To reach every home, we need a network of partners who believe in this vision.

Partner With Us. Join the Mission.

To do this work, we are called to build a dedicated team of ministry partners—people who will stand with us in three crucial ways:

Pray: For our family, our team, and for the couples we serve. We need God's wisdom and favour for this mission.
Give: To "sow financially" into this work with a recurring monthly gift. Your consistent support is the fuel that allows us to plan, build, and expand our reach effectively.
Connect: To introduce us to others—friends, families, or churches—who have a similar heart for strengthening marriages and could be part of this movement.

Your partnership isn't just a donation. It's an investment in transformed families. Will you join us?

Thank you for considering partnering with our family to see every home in New Zealand become a godly home.

Wynand & Ellre Jacobs