Keith Harrington has been in ministry for over 30 years, planting and pastoring Eastside Baptist church in Invercargill, then as Senior Pastor of Taupo Baptist before returning 7 years ago as senior pastor of Central Baptist church Invercargill. Keith has deep roots in the south, as a 5th generation Southlander. He has a deep heart of church unity, and currently leads Churches Together, a network of 20 churches in Invercargill. When he is not at work, he loves playing tennis and DIY. Keith is married to Ros, team leader at the Hospice, and they have 2 adult children.

Prayer Points

* Currently in a combined church season of prayer. 22 churches in the city and surrounds, 14 different denominations praying intensively for the city for one week each. Please lift this time in prayer that the spiritual atmosphere of the city will be changed. Also, this would stir a fresh and ongoing move of prayer in churches.

* Encouraging signs in youth ministry, with churches working together in this space. Great Easter camp together. A number working towards baptism.

* Significant pressure on food banks, with increased demand.