Getting to known us
Meet the Team
We have a dedicated, hardworking, friendly team made up of clergy, staff and volunteers serving here in the Parish
Vicar / Team Leader
Married to Joy and the father of three children, Chris came to Burnside-Harewood parish as Vicar in May 2019. Chris is originally from Singapore where he grew up in the Anglican Church. The two strong keys in Chris’ life and ministry are the Bible and Holy Spirit. His wife Joy is New Zealand born and grew up in Dunedin.
Chris’ primary role is to provide leadership and direction so that he can help the church fulfil its vision of making lifelong disciples of Jesus. He has a passion for people of all ages and to see their lives changed by Jesus. His other passion is coffee and he will find any excuse to have a coffee with anyone who likes a chat.
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Children, Youth & Family Team
These are the people who run the programmes for the children and young people within our parish. All of our programmes have a firm biblical foundation and all of our team members have undertaken some type of theological study.
Youth & Young Adults Pastor
Nathan is the Youth & Young Adults Pastor at St Tim’s. His role includes engaging with the youth and young adults at the church and the wider community. He is involved in 24/7 Youth at Burnside Highschool. Nathan runs a weekly youth group called Neos on a Thursday night. It is a great time in which youth can connect with each other and learn more about God and his love for us and our world.
Nathan is a keen hiker and mountain biker. He enjoys getting into the outdoors.
Children’s Pastor
Charlotte runs our Lighthouse Kids programme on Sundays and also helps out as a Youth Leader at Neos. She is studying at the University of Canterbury and has been part of St. Tim’s since she was a child.
Tea and Tots Coordinator
Philippa Rodley, a mother and grandmother with a 26 year involvement in this parish, runs our Tea and Tots programme with a team of volunteers who help with home baking, child minding and kitchen duties. Tea and Tots has been running since April 2002 and is held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in the St. Timothy’s church hall. Philippa works as a nurse at the Christchurch Public Hospital.
Other Ministries
Pastoral Care Worker
Alison has worshipped in the parish since 2010 and since her retirement has taken on this lay (voluntary) role. Her vision is to encourage fellow Christians, especially women, in their journey of being life-long followers of Jesus. As well as being available to meet with individuals, whether things are going well or not so well, she is developing a series of 1-2 day retreats for women to encourage them in their faith journey.
Elder Care Coordinator
Jill is married to Ray and they have three adult children and seven grandchildren. Since childhood she has been part of the Anglican church in various parts of New Zealand. At the end of 2017, she and her family moved back to Christchurch to be closer to their elderly parents and became part of St. Tim’s in early 2018.
Any queries please phone Jill McTeigue –
027 848 5769 or 930 8161
Lay Ministers Coordinator
Alison began her teaching career in Hamilton before spending just over six years in Singapore with the NZ Church Missionary Society. After her return to New Zealand and marriage she was a stay at home Mum for nine years. They attended St Timothy’s as a family of six from 1976. Following the sudden death of her husband Alison returned to teaching, working at Middleton Grange for twenty-five years until she retired in 2008.
Ethnics Ministires Pastor
Shawn, father to two school aged boys, is our Ethnic Ministries Pastor. A big part of his role is running multiple social events in our multi-ethnic, migrant support community; Nexus.
Born in Malaysia and grew up in Singapore, Shawn came from an international church-planting movement and was experienced in cross-cultural missionary work. He loves to interact with people from different ethnicities and cultures.
Parish Administration
Parish Administrator
Lou is the person who takes care of things in the office. She is also the person who makes sure there are always biscuits in the tin, lollies in the jar and keeps the rest of the staff team under control. She is the first person you will meet when you visit our parish office. She is the person to talk to if you want to know what's happening in the parish, or wish to hire our facilities.
Treasurer
Noela Rendle, as the Parish Treasurer, is a member of the Parish Finance Committee. The Finance Committee brings multiple talents, expertise, and robust debate to the financial and budget tasks required by a busy parish. Noela, with husband, Richard, also enjoys hosting a homegroup and being part of the musical team.
