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Jan Carey
I come from a long line of practical, praying women. My great grand mother was matron at Mount Eden prison after her husband drowned. My mother whangai ed my Maori sister and that made all the difference to our family
I started to walk with Jesus at seven and was baptised at thirteen. In the 37 years I have been part of this church I have worked in most church roles.
In 1993 it was time to walk more with God in the community, and being a teacher I started Lakeland Learning with Sarah Hart for second chance adult learners and was responsible for NZQA assessment and tutor training.
My passion is to see people grow. People of any age, any stage of Christian growth. Now I am a grandmother of 6 children, support people in their leadership roles and twice a year, with Brian my husband, meet with people committed to developing geothermal renewable energy in their country.
The church, that Jesus is building, is really important to me and I’ve enjoyed meeting with God’s people in Korea recently.
I come from a long line of practical, praying women. My great grand mother was matron at Mount Eden prison after her husband drowned. My mother whangai ed my Maori sister and that made all the difference to our family
I started to walk with Jesus at seven and was baptised at thirteen. In the 37 years I have been part of this church I have worked in most church roles.
In 1993 it was time to walk more with God in the community, and being a teacher I started Lakeland Learning with Sarah Hart for second chance adult learners and was responsible for NZQA assessment and tutor training.
My passion is to see people grow. People of any age, any stage of Christian growth. Now I am a grandmother of 6 children, support people in their leadership roles and twice a year, with Brian my husband, meet with people committed to developing geothermal renewable energy in their country.
The church, that Jesus is building, is really important to me and I’ve enjoyed meeting with God’s people in Korea recently.
Chris Hayden
Chris is a living example of someone who survived the Charismatic movement and loves to see people enjoying their Christian walk together.
He has served as an elder in Churches in Auckland and Brisbane, and been involved in Missions (India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia), Church and SU Camps, Youth Groups, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, etc.
Chris taught for over 35 years in Auckland high schools and the Education Advisory Service before being appointed as Director of Information Services at Auckland Grammar School. He was given leave to take up a teaching position in Portland, Oregon in the USA where he learned to cook on a large hot plate for a soup-kitchen outreach. After returning to NZ with improved BBQ/cooking skills, he accepted the challenge of leadership in Christian Education when appointed Head of Secondary in an Australian school.
He is a keen hiker, photographer and blogger/writer and enjoys sharing God's Word to encourage others.
Chris and Jan moved to Taupo at the end of 2015 and have three daughters (two in Taupo) and four granddaughters (three in Taupo).
Chris is a living example of someone who survived the Charismatic movement and loves to see people enjoying their Christian walk together.
He has served as an elder in Churches in Auckland and Brisbane, and been involved in Missions (India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia), Church and SU Camps, Youth Groups, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, etc.
Chris taught for over 35 years in Auckland high schools and the Education Advisory Service before being appointed as Director of Information Services at Auckland Grammar School. He was given leave to take up a teaching position in Portland, Oregon in the USA where he learned to cook on a large hot plate for a soup-kitchen outreach. After returning to NZ with improved BBQ/cooking skills, he accepted the challenge of leadership in Christian Education when appointed Head of Secondary in an Australian school.
He is a keen hiker, photographer and blogger/writer and enjoys sharing God's Word to encourage others.
Chris and Jan moved to Taupo at the end of 2015 and have three daughters (two in Taupo) and four granddaughters (three in Taupo).
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. |
