Michael & Teresa Thomas have been involved in Messianic ministry for nearly two decades. Michael was brought up in an irreligious home; Teresa was brought up Catholic. Both became born-again during their high school years and deepened their commitment to Yeshua by their early twenties.

They immigrated to New Zealand from Washington, D.C. in November 2017, when Teresa joined the CMNZ team as Worship & Prayer Coordinator.  Michael has been an Information Technology professional for 25+ years and began supporting CMNZ’s technology needs in 2018.  Michael and Teresa became the directors of Prayer for Israel NZ in 2019, and soon after, their online National Prayer Calls began during COVID lockdowns. You can read more about Prayer for Israel NZ and subscribe to their bi-weekly prayer newsletter on the PFI-NZ website.  

In 2023, Michael assumed role as Director of Celebrate Messiah NZ, when CMNZ’s former director, Scott Brown, returned to the United States to continue work with Chosen People Global Ministries, the sister-organisation of Celebrate Messiah New Zealand. In April, 2026, Michael transitioned to CMNZ's Head of Ministries, where he looks forward to having more time for frontline evangelism, host training and church ministries.  

In addition to her work with CMNZ & Prayer for Israel NZ, Teresa also composes and sets to music Messianic songs, scripture and hymns,, and leads others in song for Celebrate Messiah NZ meetings and events. Her music can be found on Youtube, Spotify, or her music blog: TeresaThomasMusic.com

Michael and Teresa are honoured to be a part of the Celebrate Messiah NZ team and lead Prayer for Israel NZ and Host Israelis NZ.