Join Ian Clayton for a life changing training school in Hastings, New Zealand.

Academy 1 | Academy Alumni Exclusive
Academy 2 | November 2nd - 27th 2026
2026 Registrations Open February 9th

People gathered in a church with a wooden high ceiling, a cross on the wall, and rows of chairs.

OUTWORKING & IMPLEMENTATION

An older man with gray hair and a mustache, wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt, is giving a presentation or lecture while pointing at a whiteboard filled with colorful sketches and diagrams, including wavy lines, circles, and geometric shapes.

TEACHING &
ENGAGEMENT

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RELATIONSHIP
& CONNECTION

WHAT IS THUNDER ACADEMY?

Thunder Academy is a Kingdom focused training school hosted by Ian Clayton in Hastings, New Zealand. At Thunder Academy, our goal is to encourage you into your potential through interactive training, mentoring and activities in a small group setting. Our heart is to see you walk in the fullness of your identity, position and responsibility as a son of Yahweh. As part of your time here in New Zealand, you will get to see some of the amazing local attractions offered by the beautiful Hawkes Bay. If you are looking to meet other like minded believers, get a taste of New Zealand and grow in your relationship with Yahweh, Thunder Academy is for you!

WHY ATTEND THUNDER ACADEMY

INTERACTIVE TRAINING

You’ll engage in real-time discussions to facilitate active learning and development.

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

Connect and grow with other like-minded believers from around the world.

PRAYER & WORSHIP

We make space for engaging and worship to provide time to process and implement what you’re learning and engaging.

IAN CLAYTON’S ANNUAL CONFERENCE

As a student attending the 4-week Academy, you get to participate in Ian Clayton’s annual home conference.

MENTORING

Ian Clayton and the other guest speakers will be there guiding, supporting and challenging you to step into the fullness of Yahweh within you.

EXPLORE NEW ZEALAND

As a group, we make day trips to some of Hawkes Bays most beautiful locations to engage and pursue Yahweh in this special land, Aotearoa.

MORE THAN JUST AN TRAINING SCHOOL
A COMMUNITY!

A man with a beard and mustache wearing a gray cap and a lavender shirt, sitting in front of green plants indoors.

“Thought provoking, other worldly & extraordinary.”

Nate

A young woman hiking outdoors with a backpack, smiling at the camera, with mountains, trees, and a river in the background on a clear, sunny day.

“It’s just above and beyond what I expected.”

Liz

A smiling woman with glasses and short gray hair standing in front of a large green plant and light-colored wall.

“Bring honour, bring humility and be willing to lay down what you know.”

Jude

Join Ian Clayton for a life changing training school in Hastings, New Zealand.

Academy 1 | Academy Alumni Exclusive Academy 2 | November 2nd - 27th 2026 2026 Registrations Open February 9th

OUTWORKING & IMPLEMENTATION

TEACHING &ENGAGEMENT

RELATIONSHIP& CONNECTION

WHAT IS THUNDER ACADEMY?

WHY ATTEND THUNDER ACADEMY

INTERACTIVE TRAININGYou’ll engage in real-time discussions to facilitate active learning and development.

BUILD RELATIONSHIPSConnect and grow with other like-minded believers from around the world.

PRAYER & WORSHIPWe make space for engaging and worship to provide time to process and implement what you’re learning and engaging.

IAN CLAYTON’S ANNUAL CONFERENCEAs a student attending the 4-week Academy, you get to participate in Ian Clayton’s annual home conference.

MENTORINGIan Clayton and the other guest speakers will be there guiding, supporting and challenging you to step into the fullness of Yahweh within you.

EXPLORE NEW ZEALANDAs a group, we make day trips to some of Hawkes Bays most beautiful locations to engage and pursue Yahweh in this special land, Aotearoa.

MORE THAN JUST AN TRAINING SCHOOL A COMMUNITY!