About our church
Motueka Baptist is a community reflecting God's Kingdom priorities and dream of reconciling all things, including people to himself and others - across cultural, social and generational barriers.
We have a charismatic style of worship and value biblical teaching. We empower and equip people to serve with their gifts and passion. Faith is love with sleeves rolled up, so we partner with God in His mission to transform people and communities through modelling wholistic expressions of the Kingdom of God that will inspire hope, locally and globally. We help people have a personal walk with Jesus. He makes all the difference in our lives.
We are:
— Very friendly, and welcoming and inclusive of new people.
— Inclusive of children and youth.
— Laid-back, relaxed and informal including when we gather in church.
— Real, down-to-earth Christians.
— A loving, generous and supportive family.
— Outwardly focused, apart of and serving our community.
— Committed to a te Tiriti o Waitangi journey with Te Haerenga ki Motueka
— A partner Eco Church through A Rocha NZ
Being a popular holiday destination, we regularly have people from all around the world and throughout New Zealand visit us, and we welcome the opportunity to worship and fellowship together.
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Motueka Baptist Church was established in 1987 and is a member of the Baptist Union of NZ
Meet Our
Leadership Team
Paul Cossey
Pastor
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Angela and I have 3 adult children and have been in pastoral leadership in 4 churches since 1991. We moved to Motueka at the start of 2019. I enjoy my vege garden, orchard, bee keeping and keeping active in this amazing region.
Vacant
Youth Ministry
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John & Wendy Grainger
Property
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Vacant
Children's Ministry
Kirsty Vanderwerff
Secretary
​I'm married to David and we have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. We moved from the North Island to Motueka at the end of 2017 to be closer to family and are loving the wonderful climate and friendly people in this area. I am a ceramic artist and enjoy spending time in my studio creating or out in the garden .
Chris Condon
Elder
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I have been married to Alison for nearly 42 years and we have 3 married adult children and 7 grandchildren We have lived in this wonderful area for nearly 11 years. I am retired from farming but have other business interests that keep me busy. I am involved with a community activity called Men’s Shed and am a petrol head with a Hot Rod. I love serving our Christian Community.
Cherie McDonald
Creative Ministry
I'm a local of 30 years. I have an adult son living in Australia and I’m Inspired to explore and share all things creative.
Isobel Mosley
Treasurer
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I'm married to Paul. We are both retired and have lived in Motueka for eight years, having moved here for the climate, sailing and tramping.
Denise Wi Repa
Elder
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