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 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 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 three young children, George, Emma and Noah. 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 22 years we have six children; one son and five daughters aged between 12 and 20. 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 22 years we have six children; one son and five daughters aged between 12 and 20. 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.’