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Vicar – Rev Dr Joshua Taylor

Kia ora, I’m Joshua. I am married to Jo, and we have three daughters: Phoebe, Esther, and Eve. I was born and raised in Canterbury and love living here in beautiful Christchurch. I have experience in youth ministry, as a spiritual director, and several years as a Vicar in Timaru. I also care about good governance, leadership, and theological education and I serve on the board for Laidlaw College. I am passionate about preaching the good news of Jesus Christ and helping others grow as followers of Jesus. In my spare time I really enjoy fishing for trout and running.

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Vicar – Rev Dr Joshua Taylor
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Associate Priest – Rev Dr John Fox

John was raised in Westport, Christchurch and North Canterbury, and comes originally from a Pentecostal background. He has been an academic, worked in family and community restoration, public policy, and children’s and youth work, as well as stints in pastoral care for students and disabled people. He was ordained in 2018.  He is Priest in Charge at St Christopher’s, and Senior Ecumenical Chaplain at Canterbury University. He is married to Emma, and they have one son, Joshua.

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Associate Priest – Rev Dr John Fox
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Stephanie Tiong, Children’s & Families’ Minister

Stephanie first arrived in Christchurch as a college/high school student attending Middleton Grange; then university.  She and Paul (Thompson) have two lovely daughters, Zoe and Zara.  Stephanie, here for well more than thirty years has a back ground in psychology & counselling working in Mental Health & Disability, as well as lecturer in Health Sciences.  She has experience in children’s and families’ ministry with Christchurch Community Church, not far from here. 

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Stephanie Tiong, Children’s & Families’ Minister
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Jack Hollis: Senior Youth Leader

Jack leads our Forge Youth Ministry on Wednesdays, and our Oasis Ministry (Children’s Ministry on Sunday Mornings during 10.30am Services). He also does 24/7 Youth Work at Merrin School.    Further, Jack leads the Junior Trek (School years 1-4) in our Holiday Programmes. He has a Bachelor of Theology from Laidlaw College, and is a Youth Delegate to General Synod.

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Jack Hollis: Senior Youth Leader
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Reuben Maddock

Reuben leads Embers, our intermediate ministry, with a great team of leaders, for both Tuesdays and Sundays.  Reuben has a Bachelors of Theology at Laidlaw College, and comes with a variety of leadership experiences.  Reuben grew up in Lincoln and his hobbies include reading and study of Scripture and dead theologians.

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Reuben Maddock
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Cam Murray

Cam grew up at St Christopher’s.  Along with working as the facilities manager, Cam coaches rugby and is hands on raising his and his wife’s two lads!  Cam’s joy and positive can do attitude is such a great gift to our parish!

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Cam Murray
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Emma McBride

Emma McBride has grown up in the church, and has been and is heavily involved in music and theatre at a noted level in the city.  As well as serving in our worship team, Emma joined the staff as the parish administrator in 2021, bringing a great energy and joy to the office engaging across the challenges faced by this role.

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Emma McBride
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Barbara Price

Barbara has long been a part of St Christophers.  After many years in the financial industry, she joined the church and divides her time caring for our church and overseeing a gymnastics gym.  Her entire family is involved in the church, and she has a ministry mind far wider than our finances!

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Barbara Price
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Miriam Maddock

Miriam, having grown up in our ministry, is an Embers intermediate volunteer leader for both Sundays and Tuesdays.  She was our Embers key leader, but is focusing on 24-7YW at Westburn now.  In the past she led our Senior Track (years 5-8) of our holiday programme. She is studying at Laidlaw College, and is married to Reuben.

 

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Miriam Maddock