Lead Pastor

Monique joined the team in 2020. She has been a part of the MBC Whānau for over 20 years and has been involved in many areas of church life over that time.

She is passionate about community, the churches participation in the bi-cultural journey, and empowering women in leadership.

She is married to a top bloke called Justin and together they are raising three boys, Sam, Zach and Quinn. In her downtime she loves to hang at the beach, take photos, write, bake and crochet.

Associate Pastor - Responsible for Children & Families

Dave has been part of the leadership team at Manurewa Baptist since 2009. He serves as the Children and Families pastor. Dave has also been a primary school teacher since 2000 including 7 years at Green Meadows intermediate and is currently teaching in 5 of our local primary schools bivocationaly. He has run adventure based programmes and camps for kids since 2005.  Dave is married to his wife of 20 + years Emma and has 3 kids Lucy, Asher and Joshua. Dave loves Surfing and Trail running and Jesus. 

Associate Pastor - Responsible for Seniors

Lois has served the MBC family for nigh on two decades. She has an incredible heart to serve the elderly and home bound, visiting many of our people every week in their houses, rest homes, and hospitals. She still preaches, runs a weekly bible study and seniors support group. You can also find her serving through practical means including toiling in our church gardens and tirelessly tiding up after others, She will always make time for a sit down and a chat, encouraging one with scripture and the wisdom that comes with walking with Jesus for many years. She also make the best Christmas fruit cake and shortbread!