Welcome to the website of Approaching Thunder. We are a ministry based out of New Zealand that is relentlessly pursuing Jesus and His purposes for this generation. We believe that there is a generation alive today who are called by God to change the world!

Here is where you will find resources to equip you in your own pursuit of God. Find out what events we are connected with or organising, check out some great preaching and articles, keep up with our blog and be inspired to engage with the One who created you to be and do far more than you could ever imagine! 

Kristen Williams is the a member of the Senior Leadership Team of Annesbrook Church, and the Principal of the Annesbrook Leadership College. The Leadership College is a one year internship programme that is designed to lay a foundation for long term leadership through lectures and practical ministry experience.

Kristen travels extensively throughout New Zealand and going to the nations, speaking at local churches, conferences and ministry training schools run by organisations that include YWAM (Youth With A Mission), IAM (International Apostolic Ministries) and THOP (Tauranga House of Prayer.)

Kristen is a powerful communicator with over twenty years experience in ministry. His preaching has impacted thousands of young adults and leaders, including six years of running the Redline conferences throughout New Zealand. He is committed to seeing people come into relationship with Jesus, leaders being trained and equipped, and to see every Christian embrace the magnificent call of God to live a life of radical abandonment and devotion to his purposes.

Kristen's ministry will inspire and encourage you to radically fulfill the purposes of God for your life. There is a strong prophetic edge when he speaks, and that the message he brings is accurate, inspiring and direct.

For photos and videos of Kristen visit the media page!