Pastoral Staff
The Tabernacle has a team ministry of pastors, each having key responsibilities for different groups of the church.
Neil Baker
Senior Pastor
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 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!
Steve Worsley
All Nations Congregation
Steve began his ministry as Interim Pastor with the All Nations congregation in mid 2024. After a year in that role Steve accepted the permanent position of All Nations Pastor. Steve places importance on tackling difficult questions of life and faith, and emphasises the New Testament call for church to be a redemptive community.
With a background in Performing Arts, Steve also runs a theatre company, creating and directing shows on important topical issues. Steve is married to Jo who teaching English at Avondale College. They live in Glen Eden and have three adult daughters.
With a background in Performing Arts, Steve also runs a theatre company, creating and directing shows on important topical issues. Steve is married to Jo who teaching English at Avondale College. They live in Glen Eden and have three adult daughters.
Koksoon Lee
Mandarin Congregation
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.
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.
Jack Ku
Mandarin Congregation
Since moving from Taiwan to Auckland in 1991, Jack has embraced a multicultural upbringing. Jack's two-year missionary experience aboard the Doulos ship with Operation Mobilization, serving alongside over 50 nationalities, further enriched his worldview. Jack is passionate about sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through God’s Word and his life, particularly ministering to Asian immigrants as fellow sojourners. He is committed to Biblical preaching, discipleship, and building a strong church community of devoted Jesus followers.
Jack also enjoys a good steak with kimchi and sitting in the sauna.
Jack also enjoys a good steak with kimchi and sitting in the sauna.
Mike van Der Vlugt
Global Congregation
With their blend of Dutch & Asian cultures, Mike as 1 of 5 son’s of 1st gen immigrants and his wife, Lin being an immigrant, they relate to the hardship & challenges of newcomers to NZ. Their love & passion in life is to see lives transformed for good by encounters with our living GOD. Global is the most amazing church family, they feel so privileged to be part of since 2001.
Eva Koh
Global Congregation
I grew up in a Christian home, but like the prodigal son, I strayed. Chasing after worldly things took a toll on my marriage, family, and mental health, so in 2012, our family moved to Auckland to start afresh. We began attending the Tab in 2014 and soon discovered my passion for creative worship and hospitality. In 2018, I took a leap of faith, leaving my secure job to follow God’s call to Bible college. Looking back, I see how God has used both good and difficult seasons for His glory, and my family can testify to His goodness and the hope of restoration.
I have a deep passion for teaching the Bible, and I love seeing people grow in God’s Word. Being Malaysian, I’m also a serious foodie! I enjoy travelling and trying new cuisines with my husband and two adult sons. Music and indoor plants are my therapy on slower days, but most of the time, you’ll find me bustling around, cooking up a storm and hosting people in our home.
I have a deep passion for teaching the Bible, and I love seeing people grow in God’s Word. Being Malaysian, I’m also a serious foodie! I enjoy travelling and trying new cuisines with my husband and two adult sons. Music and indoor plants are my therapy on slower days, but most of the time, you’ll find me bustling around, cooking up a storm and hosting people in our home.
Don Pham
Global Congregation
Don and Aileen, his wife, are originally from Vietnam. Don came to NZ 16 years ago, non-Christian, pursuing a better life. However God changed the way he looked at the world; and through the ministry of his homestay, he became God’s child. Aileen was born in in Christian family, but she experienced a real relationship with Jesus at the age of 21.
Don loves outdoor activities like camping, hiking, fishing; Aileen loves cooking, baking, handcraft. They love being with people and sharing experience, especially in life far from home country. God is always good to them, they want to share His goodness with others.
Don loves outdoor activities like camping, hiking, fishing; Aileen loves cooking, baking, handcraft. They love being with people and sharing experience, especially in life far from home country. God is always good to them, they want to share His goodness with others.