Martin Armstrong
Senior Pastor
Martin is married to Helen and they have three adult children: Rebekah, Jessica and Timothy. Martin was a career secondary school teacher before going into full-time pastoral ministry in 2000. He has ministered in Tauranga for 13 years and Azerbaijan for 3 years. He is excited about the next chapter in Taupo. Martin is an adventurer with a love for travel, exploration and sport . He and his family have also lived in Niue Island and in Brunei on the Island of Borneo.
Martin has observed the tangible difference the Christian faith makes in an individuals life, a family, a community and a city. He sees the church as an extended family that helps and equips each other and reaches out to others with the love of Jesus Christ.
Martin is married to Helen and they have three adult children: Rebekah, Jessica and Timothy. Martin was a career secondary school teacher before going into full-time pastoral ministry in 2000. He has ministered in Tauranga for 13 years and Azerbaijan for 3 years. He is excited about the next chapter in Taupo. Martin is an adventurer with a love for travel, exploration and sport . He and his family have also lived in Niue Island and in Brunei on the Island of Borneo.
Martin has observed the tangible difference the Christian faith makes in an individuals life, a family, a community and a city. He sees the church as an extended family that helps and equips each other and reaches out to others with the love of Jesus Christ.
Jacky Gartner
Administration
Jacky is married to Doug and they have been members of the church since 1988. Jacky came to faith as an adult after facing a health crisis in her life and was baptised in April 1988 at Rotorua Baptist. She loves learning and has completed many Christian courses over the years including David Riddell Counselling and recently a preaching course. She has been involved in pastoral care and visiting over many years at the church. She has been involved in cancer support for many years. Previous to this position, Jacky was an administrator at Liston Heights Rest Home and Hospital for 5 years and a coach at Curves Women Gym.
Jacky is married to Doug and they have been members of the church since 1988. Jacky came to faith as an adult after facing a health crisis in her life and was baptised in April 1988 at Rotorua Baptist. She loves learning and has completed many Christian courses over the years including David Riddell Counselling and recently a preaching course. She has been involved in pastoral care and visiting over many years at the church. She has been involved in cancer support for many years. Previous to this position, Jacky was an administrator at Liston Heights Rest Home and Hospital for 5 years and a coach at Curves Women Gym.
Mike Bloore
Assistant Pastor - Youth and Young Families
Mike is married to Amelia and they have two young children, George (3) and Emma (1). Mike was born and raised in Northland, the youngest of a large whanau, and moved to Auckland to pursue tertiary studies. He became involved in church ministry for several years before furthering his studies (counselling) and working with youth and young adults in both the church and the community. Mike is passionate about serving the local church and building authentic community around the way of Jesus. He also loves a good book, a great coffee and exploring the great outdoors of Taupo with his family, which has been their home since October 2018
Tim Fletcher
Children
I am from an education background having taught for the past 24 years in a variety of roles in primary schools across the Waikato. Married to Michelle for 21 years we have six children; one son and five daughters aged between 11 and 19. I have been a member of Taupo Baptist Church on two occasions, once for 12 years and again since mid-last year having returned to Taupo from the Waitomo area.’
I am from an education background having taught for the past 24 years in a variety of roles in primary schools across the Waikato. Married to Michelle for 21 years we have six children; one son and five daughters aged between 11 and 19. I have been a member of Taupo Baptist Church on two occasions, once for 12 years and again since mid-last year having returned to Taupo from the Waitomo area.’
Thomas Hendricks
Community Coordinator
I'm a Southern Boy at heart, with a fond appreciation of kai, be it slow-cooked pork, livermush, or Cheerwine™ ... and God's creation. I'd rather be whitewater rafting, hiking to a new spot to lounge in my Kammok™ or enjoying a non-frothy bowl of hot chocolate - all accompanied by intriguing korero with strangers and old friends alike. I've been involved in leadership between Scouting, school, service and church organizations for a combined 30+ years, from the Carolinas to Uganda to Wyoming and down here to Te Ika a Maui. Yes, Han shot first, but I'm still the bigger fuzzball who's been a member of the Episcopalian, Seventh Day Adventist, Church of God, Pentecostal Assemblies and now Baptist congregations, in my journey to serve Ihu Karaiti.
I'm a Southern Boy at heart, with a fond appreciation of kai, be it slow-cooked pork, livermush, or Cheerwine™ ... and God's creation. I'd rather be whitewater rafting, hiking to a new spot to lounge in my Kammok™ or enjoying a non-frothy bowl of hot chocolate - all accompanied by intriguing korero with strangers and old friends alike. I've been involved in leadership between Scouting, school, service and church organizations for a combined 30+ years, from the Carolinas to Uganda to Wyoming and down here to Te Ika a Maui. Yes, Han shot first, but I'm still the bigger fuzzball who's been a member of the Episcopalian, Seventh Day Adventist, Church of God, Pentecostal Assemblies and now Baptist congregations, in my journey to serve Ihu Karaiti.
