The church is served by a team of pastors, ministry support staff, and elders, all of whom are here to serve God, meet people, and be helpful to you. Each has different roles and responsibilities, but we are all committed to people transformed in Jesus.

To contact any of the team, please use the contact tab here. 

Pastoral Staff

Andy Shudall
  • Senior Pastor
Gary Carr
  • Executive Pastor
Nathan Bird
  • Associate Pastor (Growing Disciples)
Josh van de Worp
  • Te Kauwhata Campus Pastor
Jess Lammie
  • Growing Faith Pastor
Gabby Fortune
  • Worship Pastor
Ashley Bird
  • Pastoral Assistant to Associate Pastor
Patrick Heavey
  • Youth Pastor in Training
Raewyn Schwerzel
  • Community Worker (Community Dinners & CAP Debt Centre Manager)

Ministry Support Staff

Irene Knighton
  • Personal Assistant to Senior Pastor
Debbie Sy Tan
  • Personal Assistant to Executive Pastor
Rebecca McLeay
  • Communications Co-ordinator
Karen Fields
  • Creative Team Administrator
Madeleine Mostert
  • Accounts Administrator
Bruce Flett
  • Maintenance/groundsman

Op Shop Managers

Jacques van Staden
  • Op Shop Manager
Tanya van Staden
  • Op Shop Manager

Elders

Our eldership team are appointed by the Church Partners to serve us in spiritual oversight. The elders are contactable at: elders@eastgatecc.org.nz

Christine Taylor-Agnew
  • Chair of Elders
Alfred Rico
  • Elder
Jessica Lomberg
  • Elder
Kelly Burgess
  • Elder
Naveena Joll
  • Elder
Andy Shudall
  • Senior Pastor