Our People
Some of our people fulfil church leadership roles, as Elders, Team Leaders, Pastoral and Administrative staff. Here they are!
Jenny Boshier
ELDER > Jenny is a former senior public servant experienced in governance, strategic planning, and management. She has been a member of OTBC for 7 years and in leadership positions in other churches previously.
office@otbc.org.nz
Keith Macfarlane
ELDER > Keith is one of our Elders here at Oxford Terrace Baptist Church.
keith@otbc.org.nz
Anthony Patterson
ELDER > Anthony is one of our Elders here at Oxford Terrace Baptist Church.
anthony@otbc.org.nz
Amanda Robinson
ELDER> Amanda is one of our Elders here at Oxford Terrace Baptist Church.
amanda@otbc.org.nz
Julie Chamberlain
PASTOR (culture/community/communication) >Julie helps to develop the culture of OTBC through conversations and care in our multi-cultural, multi-generational church community. She has worked at OTBC since 2011, and joined the Pastoral Team mid-2023 after graduating from Carey Baptist College.
julie@otbc.org.nz
Jane Ye
PASTOR (Evangelism/Discipleship) > Jane joined the Pastoral Team in 2016. She is passionate about preaching the gospel, and the ministry of reconciliation. Jane pastors the OTBC International congregation, and serves on the board of Baptist Women NZ.
jane@otbc.org.nz
Andrew Meek
PASTOR (Worship/Discipleship/Equipping)> Andrew grew up here at Oxford Terrace, and was called to join the Pastoral Team after studying theology at Carey Baptist College. He curates our Sunday morning worship, and helps resource us for growth through preaching and training. Andrew is fond of rugby, basketball and playing his guitar.
andrew@otbc.org.nz
Brooke Chamberlain
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY LEADER > Brooke gradually joined the OTBC Whānau in 2019. Growing in her relationship with Christ, having two kids of her own, and wanting to serve, she now leads our Children’s Ministry team. Brooke loves to spend time in her garden, and dance to music with her children.
brooke@otbc.org.nz
Daniel Nicolson
YOUTH TEAM LEADER > Daniel joined OTBC in 2022 after moving up to Christchurch from Timaru for study. and is passionate about helping youth discover and grow in the love of Christ. Daniel loves to play the drums and gives lessons to a few of our people.
daniel@otbc.org.nz
Anne Paulpeter
GLOBAL PARTNERS TEAM LEADER > Anne joined OTBC in 2021 . In response to God’s calling ‘whom shall I send,and who will go for us’ she gave her life to build God's kingdom. Anne and her husband Charles love hosting friends and cook delicious Indian food!
office@otbc.org.nz
Kylie Jones
PRAYER TEAM LEADER > Kylie has been attending OTBC since 2004, where the Youth Group, leadership roles and serving opportunities helped grow and solidify her faith. Kylie’s passion for prayer comes from wanting to explore and educate everyone in their unique way to converse with God. Her other main passion is writing poems and stories.
kylie@otbc.org.nz
Alicia Scroggins
HOUSING TEAM LEADER > Alicia has been part of the OTBC family since Jan 2019. Working as a social worker for a local community housing provider, Alicia brings both passion and expertise to the role of Housing Team Leader. She's often found with her son August out in our community garden.
housing@otbc.org.nz
David Collins
LOCAL ENGAGEMENT TEAM LEADER > David has been a member since 2002 after moving down from Auckland. He has served the church in a number of ways including being the property team leader, Congregational Elder and now as Team Leader for Local Engagement. He can usually be found in the kitchen doing the washing up during church functions.
david@otbc.org.nz