Elder Shaz Kerebs
Shaz is self employed but worked as a Youth Pastor at the Thames Baptist Church for several years
Meet Pastor Lyndon Twemlow and his wife Rachel
Our church has welcomed a new pastor! After our pastoral search committee went through a prayerful process of discernment, our church has gratefully appointed a new pastor.
Lyndon and his wife Rachel are from Waihi and have two adult children. He is as a builder and has worked in the industry for a number of years. Rachel has worked for many years as a teacher.
As a couple, they have worked in China over a ten year period sharing the gospel while working with a China based import/export company, and a sailing club and school.
His pastoral heart encompasses God’s mission both local and overseas. He loves talking with people and sharing life with them. He has a passion for Jesus and his people.
Lyndon did his theological training at Carey Baptist College and has a Bachelor of Applied Theology. He was Senior Pastor at Manurewa Baptist from 2016 – 2022.
ELDERS
Elder Shane Dyer
Shane is a horticultural agronomist who loves praying for others and with his wife sharing Jesus through study groups like the Alpha course and Hope Project.
Elder Colin McLaren
Colin is a retired Social worker/counselor. He runs a home group and is involved in prayer and street ministry.
Elder Diane Pawley
Diane describes herself as a wife, mother, grandmother and a carer for the elderly, She loves making greeting cards and teaching others how to do the same.
Staff Leadership
Administrator: David Gibson
David is a retired Lawyer who undertakes the legal side of Thames Baptist Church.
Treasurer: Terri Churton
Terri is an accountant who is currently working and volunteering for Living Well trust, Kauaeranga Christian Camp and other organisations.