Reaching the community for Christ, by equipping believers to show the love of God through service and worship.

Kevin and Judith were married in 1981 and have three adult sons and a growing tribe of grandchildren. They have lived in Wairarapa most of their working lives and farming is their livelihood.

Kevin is an elder and a trustee and on the finance team. Kevin and Judith lead a life group together. For many years Kevin was a leader in the church youth ministry. Judith has been involved in children’s and youth ministries and also attends a women’s life group.

Kevin and Judith love ministering through hospitality at their rural Carterton property with its many animals. Judith is known as the cow whisperer and makes great peanut brownies, while like many a good kiwi bloke Kevin has finely honed barbecue skills.

Phil and Mary-Ann where married in 2011 and they have a ‘blended family’ of four adult sons, and they have eight grandchildren between them. Phil and Mary-Ann have both lived most of their lives in Masterton. Phil is semi-retired after nearly 40 years in retail and Mary-Ann has her own Homewares/Interiors shop in Masterton. They love spending time together, travelling away when they can, walking, and spending time with their family. Mary-Ann loves to get into the garden when time permits.

Phil and Mary-Ann have attended the Lighthouse Church for since 2018 and Phil became an Elder early in 2023. Phil has a keen interest in Christian Apologetics and Bible eschatology and Mary-Ann enjoys regularly attending a ladies Home group. Phil is also one of the founding members of Learn And Live Ministries back in the1980’s and is still involved as Board member in 2023.

“We love to see people come to Christ and grow in their love for Jesus.”

Rob and Sandra have been married since the year 2000.  They have a blended family of 6 daughters and 16 grandchildren.

Rob is originally of Scottish nationality but has adopted NZ and home since immigrating here with his parents in 1958. Sandra was born and grew up in Greytown.  Rob and Sandra settled in Carterton and became part of the Lighthouse Church family some years ago.

In Rob’s earlier Christian walk he was involved in youth work and worship leading.  He enjoys singing and sharing his gift of music wherever possible. Rob is also a keen photographer.

Sandra has a love of gardening, in particular growing flowers.  She also enjoys meeting people through her volunteer work at a local art gallery.

Together they regularly attend a Life Group and are actively involved in various ministries in the Lighthouse Church.

“Our desire is to be an encouragement to others and to help introduce people to Christ.”

Andrew and Tania were married in 2001 and they have four children, three of whom are homeschooled. They immigrated from South Africa to New Zealand in 2019 when a ministry opportunity opened for them in Auckland.

Andrew is a pastor and has been a life-long student of the Bible, having studied through the Bible Institute in Cape Town, South Africa and more recently through Carey Baptist College. He has served as a pastor to young adults and youth since 2004, as an elder since 2020, and has been preaching since 2006. He has a heart for all people, both young and old, and is passionate about equipping the body of Christ for service and reaching the lost with the Gospel. He enjoys reading, writing, sketching, playing piano and a good old South African braai (BBQ)!

Tania has a degree in Christian Ministries as well as a diploma in Childhood development and is currently doing a Graduate Diploma in teaching. She has served for many years as a Children’s ministry coordinator and is experienced in mobilizing and training young leaders for Christian service through Holiday Bible Clubs, camps, and dance & discipleship ministries. She enjoys dancing and crochet and imparting a Christian worldview through homeschooling.