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Mike Hawke
Vicar |
Mike has been the Vicar of St Christopher's since 1988. Before that he was Vicar of St Peter's, Temuka. He is married to Patsy and they have three adult children; Peter, Lizzie, and Sarah.
Prior to entering ordained ministry Mike was a secondary school teacher, teaching Social Studies, Geography, PE and English. He is a keen sportsman, playing cricket and squash and enjoys watching all sports when time allows. Mike is always looking for new challenges. |
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Andrea Coster
Music Coordinator
Services Coordinator
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Andrea Coster heads up the music teams at St Christopher's. She has been an Anglican forever. However she has had experience in a wide range of denominational settings. She holds a BA in History from Canterbury University, a Bible College diploma from Faith Bible College and a Diploma of Teaching. She has a passion to see God's people healed and changed through the ministry of music and to see God glorified above all else.
When she isn't co-ordinating music she is an avid Sci-fi enthusiast, cartoon watcher and a voracious reader. She writes for a hobby, knits frequently and gardens sporadically. In between she tries to get some exercise with Cardio Kick Boxing and surreptitious dancing when she thinks no one is watching. She is single and lives with her flatmates and her cat Josie. She would like a dog. |
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Julie Hintz
Children &
Families
Coordinator |
Julie also runs a children's Community resource library and plays a major part in St C's creative ministries through leading "God's Rods", our stick ministry.
Julie, originally from New York, came to NZ after 10 years of children's evangelism in Pakistan and Nepal. She has six children ranging in age from 8 -20, they keep her on her toes. |
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John Stringer
Youth and Young Adult Pastor |
John has a degree in art history and a masters degree in classical studies (focussed on the biblical philistines). He writes professionally, is a published cartoonist and casually works in TV production following a career in politics during much of the nineties. John is a worship leader and has a broad range of creative skills that make him a dynamic and engaging leader of young people. He has a deep and practical faith of over 30 years. Married for 20 years (now divorced) he has three teenage sons 13, 16, 18 and two british bulldogs.
He enjoys jet boating, fly fishing, the arts and film.
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Geoff Toy
Honorary Assistant |
Geoff, a retired pharmacist who joined our parish in 1965, was ordained in 1990. He has been part of our team here for the past 16 years. Geoff's responsibilities cover some of our older parishioners - through the 7.45am service on Sundays and the 10am service on Wednesdays. |
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Pip Mabin
Small Groups, Newcomers, & Discipleship Coordinator |
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Jan Claxton
Parish Secretary |
Jan has several years experience working as a secretary/ administrator in the commercial world and has also taught administration in the workplace. She is also a qualified primary school teacher. (She is not sure which qualification helps more!)
She is married to Peter and they have two dogs and a cat (who is most definitely in charge) to complete their family. Jan enjoys singing and is a member of the worship team at 10.30. Her favourite activities are trying out new restuarants, trips to the cinema and walking the dogs. |
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Julie Mason
Office Administrator |
Julie brings a warm personality and experience to this position. She paddles a dragon boat for breast cancer awareness. |
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Ruth Wildbore
Staff Manager |
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