The Staff Team

 











Reverend Mark Chamberlain

Mark joined the parish in November 2010 after moving from Nelson with his wife Pip and mother-in-law Maggie.  He offers leadership to the parish - working closely with Church Wardens, Vestry and Staff.  He is interested in good theology, excellent liturgy and sensitive pastoral care - as well as engaging with the community with campassion and witness.
Office Ph: +64 3 351 7064
Email: mark@stbarnabas.org.nz








Reverend Philip Robinson

Philip joined the team in September 2008, moving with his wife Adrienne from Timaru. Philip is engaged in general parish ministry and particularly the 10 o'clock Church service.
Office Ph: +64 3 351 7064
Email: philip@stbarnabas.org.nz








Reverend Jill Keir

Jill is a part-time, non-stipendiary priest involved with pastoral care and general parish duties. She has oversight of the prayer ministry team who pray with people during many of our services.
Alongside this, she works full-time as a teacher.
Office Ph: +64 3 351 7064
Email: jill@stbarnabas.org.nz








The Rev Chris Spark

Chris, his wife Sarah and two little girls - Esther and Lucy - joined St Barnabas in 2011. Chris now has special responsibility for youth and young adults. He is passionate about music, his family, people in general, the history around New Testament times and especially about the center of it all: Jesus!
Office Ph: +64 3 351 7064
Email: chris@stbarnabas.org.nz






 Mrs Kofe Havea: Parish Ministry Assistant

Kofe's main ministry is parish visiting and pastoral care - in the home and at hospital, particularly to older people. She also helps with administration.
Office Ph: +64 3 351 7064
Mobile: 027 2007 460
Email: kofe@stbarnabas.org.nz





Children & Family




Angela Brown

Angela leads our ministry to young children. She coordinates Kidzone on Sundays and the Friday Zone after school programme during term time.  Angela has a passion for children and families

Office Ph: +64 3 351 7064.

 





Music



Denis Guyan

Denis is our organist and choir master. He is looks after all our traditional church music and leads a variety of singers and choirs

denis@guyan.co.nz 








Michael Cropp

Michael co-ordinates our lifestreams music at 10 o'clock on Sunday morning. This is a band of young musicians, supported by some adults. He also develops children's music and singers.

michael.cropp@live.com







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