Churches in Hamilton

Hamilton Churches

Who's Who
 
Who's Who?
  Garry Marquand
Senior Pastor
  • Family: Married to Val, four adult children, 3 daughters-in-law and 5 grandchildren - wonderful people.
  • Occupation: 30 years in local church leadership.
  • Likes: Landscape photography, walking in National Parks, kids.
  • Dislikes: Waking up in the middle of the night with a brain buzzing with ideas.
  • Fairly interesting fact: Has been known to frequent the Cinema on his days off.
  • Passionate about: The amazing potential and experience of the local church.
  • History: A Waikato boy. Primary School teacher.
  Val Marquand
Office Administrator
  • Family: Married to Garry. Four adult Children, 3 married, 5 grandchildren.
  • Occupation: Church Administrator.
  • Likes: Reading, cake decorating, playing with the grandchildren.
  • Dislikes: Computers that won't do what you want them to do!!!
  • Fairly interesting fact: Has been a cake decorator for 23years.
  • Passionate about: Caring for and servng my family and the Church family.
  • History: Born in Tauranga. Was a Primary school teacher.
  Christine Renner
Mission Facilitator
  • Family: Married to Peter, three sons and their wives and eight grandchildren all living nearby.
  • Occupation: Mission facilitator, Presbytery Administrator, Spiritual director.
  • Likes: Being with family, walks by the river, crossword puzzles, knitting, crochet, good coffee, chocolate.
  • Dislikes: Shopping.
  • Fairly interesting fact: Likes to grow lettuces.
  • Passionate about: Following Jesus.
  • History: An Australian by birth and Kiwi by choice.
  Mich Dul
Cambodian Ministries
  • Family: Married with four childrenĀ and three grandchildren.
  • Occupation: Owner of the 'Food Connection' in Gordonton.
  • Likes: Hanging out with family, fixing things.
  • Dislikes: The cold weather.
  • Fairly interesting fact: I have about 100 pet ducks!
  • Passionate about: Cambodians all over the world coming to know Jesus as their Saviour!
  • History: Escaped Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge era. Became a follower of Jesus in the Thai refugee camps during the 1980's. Sponsored to New Zealand in 1986. I have two homes now: New Zealand and Cambodia.
 
Desert Spring Ministries Team
Tania Ashman - Community Centre Coordinator
Kaylene Helliwell - Office Administration and Community Support
Wendy Organ - Community Support
Lynda Driver - Playgroup Facilitator
Ange Seiuli - Family Support
Adam Bruce - LIDS Coordinator