Meet our Church Clergy and Leadership people
Reverend Sue Beverly
Vicar
Sue has been Vicar of St John's Otumoetai since December 2019. She is an experienced parish priest who has served in several places, including Wales and England. For her, the life and work of a parish priest is both a joy and a privilege.
Reverend Isabel Mordecai
Priest
Isabel has been Associate Priest at St John’s Otumoetai since May 2017.
She is especially involved in our Golden Age sessions each month and Pastoral Care within the Parish.
Reverend Sue Genner
Deacon
Sue was ordained Deacon on 30 November 2019 and now serves the parish as Deacon Assistant while continuing her training towards ordination into the priesthood. Her love of music led to her involvement with the music group. Sue has been living in Tauranga since 2016 and is also a part-time GP in Pyes Pa.
Bill Aldridge
Vicar's Warden
As Vicar’s Warden, Bill's main role, along with the People’s Warden, is to be a lay leader of the parish, to liaise with Vestry and to to support the Vicar. The Vicar's Warden has a particular role in standing alongside and supporting the Vicar and in caring for the Vicar's well-being, as well as that of staff.
Viv Heimann
People's Warden
As People’s Warden, Viv's main role, along with the Vicar’s Warden, is to be a lay leader of the parish, to liaise with Vestry and to support the Vicar. The People’s Warden should also be generally available so parishioners may speak to them about any concerns.
Lynda Wallace
Parish Administrator
Lynda Wallace is our Parish Administrator. If you require information regarding our church, facilities or want to be pointed in the right direction then Lynda is the one to contact either by phone or email.
Angela Stensness
Children & Family Coordinator
Angela is the Children and Families Coordinator at St John's. She enjoys the opportunity to help nurture and grow the faith of young people and their families within our parish and local community. Find out more about young people and family activities on our Messy Church page.
Where you can find us
Phone: 07 576-9923
Our Office is at
St John's Anglican Church
94 Bureta Road
Otumoetai, Tauranga 3110