COME AND BE CAPTIVATED
There's an awful lot in life that captivates us. But all that glitters is not gold. If we really understood the beauty of God's person, the power of the Scriptures, and the hope and freedom of the Gospel, we'd have a more singular focus for sure.
So come join us for Winter Bible School 2025 and be captivated again by what really matters.
LIVE LOCATION
WATCH PARTIES
KEY INFORMATION
Here is your go-to on everything you need to know for 'Captivated', simply use the drop downs to learn more about the event.
If you have further questions feel free to reach out!
Locations
In-Person Event: 20 Macloughlin Drive, Te Puke, The Orchard Church.
Watch parties: Check out our register page to see all of the watch party locations in 2025.
Dates
Winter Bible School will run from Friday the 6th, till Saturday the 7th of June, 2025.
Cost
In-Person Event: $99.00 pp
Watch parties: $35.00 pp
Food
In-Person Event - Lunch and morning tea is provided each day.
Live watch parties - Morning tea is provided however lunch is BYO.
How to register
We have two separate online register forms - one for the in-person event and one for the live watch parties.
In-Person Event: Register here
Watch parties: Register here
The Bible Coalition Intensive
You may have seen The Bible Coalition Intensive being advertised.
This is a separate event from Winter Bible School running for five days after 'Captivated'. The dates for this are the 09 - 13th, June at The Orchard Church, Te Puke.
Spots are limited to 25, with an aim of equipping those passionate about the local church or those in ministry already to deepen their knowledge on four very relevant topics.
HOST A WATCH PARTY!
Know people in your church who are interested but can't make the trip to Te Puke? Watch Parties are the easiest way to get in a community environment
Currently we have 4 locations nation-wide hosting a live streamed watch party at their church but we'd love to get more involved, so if this interests you get in touch!
"The more I do Bible study, in this kind of setting, the more I get excited about it. The way WBS does it is in a way that brings things to life, and it gives me so much more confidence moving forward in understanding the Bible myself and knowing how to apply it in my own daily walk."
JARED RISEBOUROUGH
"The best news ever: God has spoken to us and told us everything we ever need to know and it's all on record in the scriptures... inerrant, inspired and life-transforming! If you're keen to know the mind of God and grow your faith in Him, WBS is a smart investment."
GEOFF SMITH
"From my first experience of WBS back in 2017 I quickly saw the immense benefit of placing yourself under those that have carefully and thoroughly studied the word of God. Ever since, I have put time aside to attend in full every WBS on offer and always come away refreshed, encouraged, and excited for the things of God and in that time my faith and my ability to study the Bible myself have grown rapidly."
NATHAN SENIOR
"Winter Bible School has been a non-negotiable annual event for my husband and I for years now. We love it and can’t think of any better reason to take a day off work than to marinate in God’s Word under the teaching of the world class lecturers at WBS. The topics are varied and always seem timely, and the speakers are well-matched to their topic - often ‘experts’ in their field. It’s quite amazing to have access to these faithful and often sought after teachers, over here in little old NZ.”
REBEKAH REEVE
OUR 2025 SPEAKERS
We’re super excited to welcome back a couple of familiar faces in Pastor Nelson Schonfeldt and Dr. Charlie Bing and extend a warm welcome to Dr. Tim Sigler from Ariel Ministries as he teaches at Winter Bible School for the first time. Get ready to learn from them and grow a deeper knowledge of God’s Word!
DR. TIM SIGLER
About
We’re excited to welcome Dr. Tim Sigler to Winter Bible School! As the CEO of Ariel Ministries—founded by the renowned Dr. Arnold Fruchtenbaum—Dr. Sigler is passionate about teaching the Bible through a Messianic Jewish lens. With years of experience as a professor at Moody Bible Institute and as the Provost and Dean of Shepherds Theological Seminary, he brings deep biblical insight and a love for Scripture.
Beyond the classroom, Dr. Sigler and his wife, Bernice, are known for their warm hospitality and their heart for sharing God’s Word. Together, they lead immersive biblical tours through Wisdom Passages, helping people experience the lands of the Bible firsthand. Whether you’re new to studying Scripture or eager to dive deeper, you won’t want to miss hearing from him!
Topic -Isaiah
Why is Isaiah an Old Testament favourite for so many? And what do people mean when they speak of “the gospel of Isaiah”? Join Dr. Tim Sigler as we dig into this much-loved book with a look at some amazing prophecies of the Messiah, the atonement provided by God’s Suffering Servant, and how the message of God’s salvation provided (and provides) comfort for God’s people living in exile.
PASTOR NELSON SCHONFELDT
About
We’re excited to have Nelson Schonfeldt joining us at Winter Bible School! As the Lead Pastor of The Orchard Church, Nelson is passionate about helping people grow in their faith and understand God’s Word.
He holds a Bachelor of Ministry from Adelaide College of Ministries and is currently working on his Master of Divinity at Grace School of Theology. With a heart for teaching and a down-to-earth approach, Nelson brings both biblical depth and practical wisdom. We can’t wait to hear from him!
Topic - Attributes of God Pt. 2
Who is God, and what is He like? Understanding His attributes shapes how we trust, worship, and follow Him. In these messages, we’ll explore His nature as revealed in Scripture, deepening our confidence in the God we serve.
DR. CHARLIE BING
Topic: Galatians: The Gospel of Christian Liberty
About
We’re looking forward to having Dr. Charlie Bing with us at Winter Bible School! With a heart for sharing the message of God’s grace, Dr. Bing spent 19 years pastoring Burleson Bible Church in Texas before stepping into full-time ministry as the Director of GraceLife Ministries in 2005.
His passion for teaching has also led him to serve as an adjunct professor at LeTourneau University and as a former president of the Free Grace Alliance. With deep biblical insight and a clear, practical approach to Scripture, Dr. Bing is sure to bring powerful encouragement and truth. You won’t want to miss what he has to share!
Topic - Galatians
Galatians: The Gospel of Christian Liberty. Why would Martin Luther call this epistle his other wife or “my Katie?” It was because he loved its message that elevated the clear gospel of grace and the freedom it gave to his walk with the Lord. In a day of gospel confusion, Galatians speaks clearly about what it means to be saved by grace and to live by grace. Both theological and practical, this book will put a smile on the hearts of all who dive into it.
CAPTIVATE (VERB)
to hold the attention of someone by being extremely interesting, exciting, pleasant, or attractive.
