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Jacqui Crosbie
Jacqui was born in Zambia and lived in numerous central and southern African countries until her migration to New Zealand in December 2012.
She became a follower of Christ at the age of 7 and was baptized. She has spent her life experiencing God’s steadfast love and provision and discovering the joy of the Lord during times of trial, hardship and loss.
Jacqui has experience in managing her own businesses and a Charity Organisation, and carried out various mission work among the disadvantaged, disabled and homeless in Africa.
Jacqui is married to Stuart and they moved to Taupo four years ago where they became members of TBC.
Since being in New Zealand Jacqui has become a NZ Citizen, completed a Diploma of Christian Ministries, qualified as a Chaplain working at an Auckland Retirement Village for 2 years. She has been active and assisted in Praise & Worship teams, Bible Studies, Divorce Care & Alpha courses, Wednesday Worship Services, music ministries and Church Services at Summerset Retirement Village and Joy Ministry.
Jacqui was born in Zambia and lived in numerous central and southern African countries until her migration to New Zealand in December 2012.
She became a follower of Christ at the age of 7 and was baptized. She has spent her life experiencing God’s steadfast love and provision and discovering the joy of the Lord during times of trial, hardship and loss.
Jacqui has experience in managing her own businesses and a Charity Organisation, and carried out various mission work among the disadvantaged, disabled and homeless in Africa.
Jacqui is married to Stuart and they moved to Taupo four years ago where they became members of TBC.
Since being in New Zealand Jacqui has become a NZ Citizen, completed a Diploma of Christian Ministries, qualified as a Chaplain working at an Auckland Retirement Village for 2 years. She has been active and assisted in Praise & Worship teams, Bible Studies, Divorce Care & Alpha courses, Wednesday Worship Services, music ministries and Church Services at Summerset Retirement Village and Joy Ministry.
Doug Gartner
Doug was born in Pokaka into a family of 9.
Doug has a love of music which probably comes from his mother who was a talented pianist. He is currently part of the churches amazing music team. He is married to Jacky.
He lived a life without knowing Christ until age 37 when both he and Jacky gave their hearts to the Lord. That was when Doug stopped gambling on horse racing, and started a new life with Christ at the Baptist Church in Rotorua.
Doug enjoys seeing young kids and youth journey through life while at Church, and the loving families that care for them and teach them Christian values.
He also enjoys meeting people who are new to the church. Doug is an Accountant by profession.
For the last 8-10 years he managed large tracts of land near the Kaimanawa’s, which he ceased doing late last year, and in April this year,
started a new business.
Doug was born in Pokaka into a family of 9.
Doug has a love of music which probably comes from his mother who was a talented pianist. He is currently part of the churches amazing music team. He is married to Jacky.
He lived a life without knowing Christ until age 37 when both he and Jacky gave their hearts to the Lord. That was when Doug stopped gambling on horse racing, and started a new life with Christ at the Baptist Church in Rotorua.
Doug enjoys seeing young kids and youth journey through life while at Church, and the loving families that care for them and teach them Christian values.
He also enjoys meeting people who are new to the church. Doug is an Accountant by profession.
For the last 8-10 years he managed large tracts of land near the Kaimanawa’s, which he ceased doing late last year, and in April this year,
started a new business.
James Styles
James is married to Hannah and they have two young children, Amelia and Malachi. He lives in Reporoa and works in Rotorua where he manages the improvement of processes, systems and communication at an engineering company.
James serves on the music team doing sound and has an interest in all things technical - sound, video and computers. His passion for sound is evident in his volunteering at E-Camp (Easter Camp for intermediate aged children) for the past nine years.
He was baptized at the age of 17 and has attended a number of Baptist churches as he has moved around the country.
James believes that God has been developing his leadership skills through his role at work to be able to use them to serve Him at church.
In his spare time James enjoys snowboarding, pottering around their life style property and spending time with family.
James is married to Hannah and they have two young children, Amelia and Malachi. He lives in Reporoa and works in Rotorua where he manages the improvement of processes, systems and communication at an engineering company.
James serves on the music team doing sound and has an interest in all things technical - sound, video and computers. His passion for sound is evident in his volunteering at E-Camp (Easter Camp for intermediate aged children) for the past nine years.
He was baptized at the age of 17 and has attended a number of Baptist churches as he has moved around the country.
James believes that God has been developing his leadership skills through his role at work to be able to use them to serve Him at church.
In his spare time James enjoys snowboarding, pottering around their life style property and spending time with family.
Dale Boddy
I was born and grew up in the Hutt Valley, the eldest of three girls. It was a good place to grow up as the camaraderie after the war was great and we all knew our neighbours well. I was brought up in the Presbyterian Church but after moving to Taupo in 1982 I decided that I enjoyed the family- friendly atmosphere of the Baptist Church. I have also always embraced the doctrine of baptism by immersion and was actually baptised in the Presbyterian Church by the minister
I think we have a tremendous 'church' with so many people really getting in and making things happen. I love being a part of our church and want to help make it grow even more in our vision of not only reaching out to our community but also making everyone feel a part of our family here.
I was born and grew up in the Hutt Valley, the eldest of three girls. It was a good place to grow up as the camaraderie after the war was great and we all knew our neighbours well. I was brought up in the Presbyterian Church but after moving to Taupo in 1982 I decided that I enjoyed the family- friendly atmosphere of the Baptist Church. I have also always embraced the doctrine of baptism by immersion and was actually baptised in the Presbyterian Church by the minister
I think we have a tremendous 'church' with so many people really getting in and making things happen. I love being a part of our church and want to help make it grow even more in our vision of not only reaching out to our community but also making everyone feel a part of our family here.
Laurie Bateup
Laurie is married to Heather, has 3 children (one in Taupo) 9 granddaughters (2 in Taupo) and one grandson. Heather and Laurie returned to follow Jesus while farming in Kerikeri. They became heavily involved in the Bay of Island Baptist church while it was being planted, in Kerikeri, Paihia and Russell. They helped establish a drug and alcohol retreat on a property near Paihia. The young church had many new converts and it was an exciting time to serve the Lord. Laurie became an elder in Paihia. During that time there were 3 pastors with different styles of leadership. The call to ministry lead Laurie to Carey Baptist College, while there he became involved in conflict resolution and counselling in a number of churches. From there he ministered in Te Kuiti Baptist church. Small groups have always been an important part of his Christian walk. Laurie’s early working life was in dairy farming, also retail. In 2013 Heather and Laurie bought a small motel in Taupo. They recently sold the motel and lived with their daughter for a year and in a motorhome while their house was built in Heuheu St. Now Laurie feels he has more time to serve the Lord. |