Governance Board
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The church's Governance Board is responsible for:
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The Board, and any individual Board member is appointed by and accountable to the Church membership as a whole, as opposed to any subset of the Church membership, even if nominated by that subset.
The Board is composed of four representatives from the church's congregations, the Senior Pastor, and one other pastor on rotation. |
Group Members
Ian McInnes (Chairperson)
Ian McInnes first joined the Tab Church in 2002 and met his wife Himali McInnes there. They both attend All Nations congregation. Ian is the CEO at Tearfund New Zealand, a Christian international aid and development organisation. He has spent a number of years abroad leading humanitarian responses. Ian holds a number of governance roles inside and outside the Baptist eco-system including: trustee at Fairtrade Australia New Zealand; Chair of Crave and KIND Cafés in Morningside; Deputy Chair at the Tab Trust; Trustee of the Northern Baptist Association and a trustee of Baptist Social Service provider Iosis in South Auckland.
Ian McInnes first joined the Tab Church in 2002 and met his wife Himali McInnes there. They both attend All Nations congregation. Ian is the CEO at Tearfund New Zealand, a Christian international aid and development organisation. He has spent a number of years abroad leading humanitarian responses. Ian holds a number of governance roles inside and outside the Baptist eco-system including: trustee at Fairtrade Australia New Zealand; Chair of Crave and KIND Cafés in Morningside; Deputy Chair at the Tab Trust; Trustee of the Northern Baptist Association and a trustee of Baptist Social Service provider Iosis in South Auckland.
Neil Baker
Neil has been the Senior Pastor of the Tabernacle since 2017.
Neil has a passion for Jesus, and a desire for the church to fulfil its calling to be ‘a light to the world'. He also delights to see people growing as life-long followers of Jesus and exercising their unique God-given spiritual gifts and callings.
Neil's qualifications and training are in the areas of theology, church ministry, and Not-For-Profit management. His spiritual gifts include leadership, preaching/teaching, pastoral ministry and encouragement.
Neil has been married to Jennifer for over 35 years and together they have two adult children who have married two wonderful additions to their family. In his spare time Neil enjoys going to the gym, reading (theology and a good thriller!), playing guitar, travel, riding his motorcycle, and good coffee!
Neil has been the Senior Pastor of the Tabernacle since 2017.
Neil has a passion for Jesus, and a desire for the church to fulfil its calling to be ‘a light to the world'. He also delights to see people growing as life-long followers of Jesus and exercising their unique God-given spiritual gifts and callings.
Neil's qualifications and training are in the areas of theology, church ministry, and Not-For-Profit management. His spiritual gifts include leadership, preaching/teaching, pastoral ministry and encouragement.
Neil has been married to Jennifer for over 35 years and together they have two adult children who have married two wonderful additions to their family. In his spare time Neil enjoys going to the gym, reading (theology and a good thriller!), playing guitar, travel, riding his motorcycle, and good coffee!
Wayne Chen
My name is Wayne Chen and I come from Taiwan. I studied at the University of Auckland and graduated with Masters in Chemical and Materials Engineering and then worked as a Material Engineer. I met my wife at the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle and we were married in 2010.
I started coming to the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle in 2006 and was involved with serving internationals in the Global congregation in areas of powerpoint, music worship team, leading home group Bible studies, and preaching. I am currently serving on the Baptist Tabernacle Governance board as the deputy-chair and God-willing hope to continue serving our church family in this capacity.
My name is Wayne Chen and I come from Taiwan. I studied at the University of Auckland and graduated with Masters in Chemical and Materials Engineering and then worked as a Material Engineer. I met my wife at the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle and we were married in 2010.
I started coming to the Auckland Baptist Tabernacle in 2006 and was involved with serving internationals in the Global congregation in areas of powerpoint, music worship team, leading home group Bible studies, and preaching. I am currently serving on the Baptist Tabernacle Governance board as the deputy-chair and God-willing hope to continue serving our church family in this capacity.
Tony Kuo
Tony is from Hualien, Taiwan; he moved to NZ with his parents and brothers and attended high school in NZ. Upon the invitation of his best friends from Auckland Uni, he joined the Global service. By God's grace, through the testimonies and loving fellowship, he decided to trust and follow Jesus after attending regularly! In his 20s, he served in the dance worship team 4J and participated in street outreaches. Now he is married with a daughter and serves as a discussion leader on Sunday and a life group leader as well as a Governance Board Elder.
Tony is from Hualien, Taiwan; he moved to NZ with his parents and brothers and attended high school in NZ. Upon the invitation of his best friends from Auckland Uni, he joined the Global service. By God's grace, through the testimonies and loving fellowship, he decided to trust and follow Jesus after attending regularly! In his 20s, he served in the dance worship team 4J and participated in street outreaches. Now he is married with a daughter and serves as a discussion leader on Sunday and a life group leader as well as a Governance Board Elder.
Kok Soon Lee
Koksoon joined the church as Chinese pastor in 2003. He also serve in the Auckland Church Leaders group,Auckland Chinese Baptist pastoral group and Baptist registration external supervision support team.
He has been a pastor for more than 30 years. Kok Soon has degrees in Business Management, Theology & Ministry. He has been married to Moey Yong over 30 years and have one child.
Before coming to New Zealand was senior pastor of a multi-congregational church in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He also served as director of Canaan Community Service Centre, Secretary of the Malaysia Baptist Convention, director of the MBC Building Fund & Chairman of the MBC Education Board.
Koksoon joined the church as Chinese pastor in 2003. He also serve in the Auckland Church Leaders group,Auckland Chinese Baptist pastoral group and Baptist registration external supervision support team.
He has been a pastor for more than 30 years. Kok Soon has degrees in Business Management, Theology & Ministry. He has been married to Moey Yong over 30 years and have one child.
Before coming to New Zealand was senior pastor of a multi-congregational church in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He also served as director of Canaan Community Service Centre, Secretary of the Malaysia Baptist Convention, director of the MBC Building Fund & Chairman of the MBC Education Board.
Anna Seccombe
He uri ahau nō ngā iwi o Ingarangi, o Kōtirana, o Huitene anō hoki. Ko Anna Seccombe tōku ingoa. I'm Anna, and my ancestors came to Aotearoa from England, Scotland and Sweden. I grew up in Papakura, South Auckland, before moving closer to the central city for work.
I've been at the Tab since 2006, mostly in the All Nations Ngā Whenua Katoa congregation. In the last few years I’ve taken on more up-front roles, including preaching and service leading. However, my natural inclination is to serve in the kitchen! I’ve been part of the Governance board since 2022.
He uri ahau nō ngā iwi o Ingarangi, o Kōtirana, o Huitene anō hoki. Ko Anna Seccombe tōku ingoa. I'm Anna, and my ancestors came to Aotearoa from England, Scotland and Sweden. I grew up in Papakura, South Auckland, before moving closer to the central city for work.
I've been at the Tab since 2006, mostly in the All Nations Ngā Whenua Katoa congregation. In the last few years I’ve taken on more up-front roles, including preaching and service leading. However, my natural inclination is to serve in the kitchen! I’ve been part of the Governance board since 2022.
Joey Wang
Joey has been a part of Auckland Baptist Tabernacle for over 20 years, being baptized and becoming a member of the Mandarin congregation in 2004.
Joey is involved in several ministries from worship, preaching to young adult fellowships. Joey works as a portfolio manager at the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and currently lives on the North Shore with his wife and daughter.
Joey has been a part of Auckland Baptist Tabernacle for over 20 years, being baptized and becoming a member of the Mandarin congregation in 2004.
Joey is involved in several ministries from worship, preaching to young adult fellowships. Joey works as a portfolio manager at the New Zealand Superannuation Fund and currently lives on the North Shore with his wife and daughter.