The Ministry Team
The Vicar: The Revd Ian Hardcastle, M.E. (Electr), MTh
I came to ministry from a 22 year career in Computer Software Development. Called into ordained ministry while in England, I studied at St John's College, Nottingham and served as a Curate at St James', Calisle. A call back to NZ, brought us back to Auckland and to St Stephen's in 2009.
Helen, my wife, has a background in nursing and ministry training from YWAM and part-time study at St John's resulting in a Certficate of Theology and Ministry. Helen is neither ordained nor paid but serves in many roles, leading the prayer ministry team, some preaching, home group leadership and more.
I came to ministry from a 22 year career in Computer Software Development. Called into ordained ministry while in England, I studied at St John's College, Nottingham and served as a Curate at St James', Calisle. A call back to NZ, brought us back to Auckland and to St Stephen's in 2009.
Helen, my wife, has a background in nursing and ministry training from YWAM and part-time study at St John's resulting in a Certficate of Theology and Ministry. Helen is neither ordained nor paid but serves in many roles, leading the prayer ministry team, some preaching, home group leadership and more.
Hon. Assistant Priest, Pastoral Care Co-Ordinator: The Revd Anne Aspden
Anne brings huge experience with her from nursing, airline hostess, teaching and years in ordained ministry in Wellington Diocese. She heads up our pastoral care programme ... and is involved in many other things too. |
Children and Family Worker: Wendy Fowler
Wendy Fowler is our Children and Families worker. She has formal teacher training and is a music teacher. Wendy gives oversight and direction to the Children's programme on Sunday mornings, Messy Church, and leads one of our mainly music sessions. |
Vestry
Vestry is responsible for managing our church resources and finances. Our vestry is elected at our Annual General Meeting.
Vestry Members
Ex-Officio Members:
The Revd Ian Hardcastle (Vicar and Chairman)
Alison Vedder (Vicar's Warden)
Torben Sorensen (People's Warden)
Capt Peter Lloyd C.A. (Synods Representative)
Gill Henderson (Synods Representative and Secretary)
Elected Members:
Andrew Bruce-Brand
Gill Cranch
Desmond Jackson
Michael Ng
The Revd Ian Hardcastle (Vicar and Chairman)
Alison Vedder (Vicar's Warden)
Torben Sorensen (People's Warden)
Capt Peter Lloyd C.A. (Synods Representative)
Gill Henderson (Synods Representative and Secretary)
Elected Members:
Andrew Bruce-Brand
Gill Cranch
Desmond Jackson
Michael Ng