Click the names below to learn a bit more about our leadership, our pastors, and our staff – some of the people who have answered God’s call to be light-bearers in this world.
“If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand.”
Matthew 5:15 (The Message)
Rev. Steve Talbot
Hi. I’m Steve Talbot and I have been the pastor at Hope Rolleston since 2016. My lovely wife Tara and I have been involved in Hope Church, especially the Creative...
Rev. Marty Redhead
My name is Marty and I am one of the pastors who helps lead our Hornby congregation. Along with my wife Steph and our 3 children Ella, Josiah and Archie,...
Rev. Esther Sabey
Hi there!! I joined the Hope Presbyterian Church family in January 2019. I am married to Kesh Sabey and we have 3 children Levi (11), Aria (10) and Micah (8)....
Ps. Rob Key
Hi, My Name is Rob Key. I am married to one gorgeous wife, Fiona. I have four adult children and one grandchild. We moved from Australia to Christchurch in 2009...
Vinnie Wallace
Hey, my name is Vinnie and I am the youth pastor for the Hornby site. My wife Caitlin and I are soon to be parents of a wee girl, and...
Leanne Hall
I have been working in Hope Kids ministry since 2010. I give support to Sunday services at Hornby and the children’s programs. I lead the Creche ministry and Messy Church,...
David Dally
This is going to be my last paid role in my working life -and it is one of the most challenging – but also very rewarding. My job is to...
Doreen Hawkins
My name is Doreen Hawkins; I was born in England and emigrated to New Zealand in 1978. I lived in Auckland until I moved to Christchurch in 1990. I have...
Vanessa Anderson
Hi, I joined the Hope staff family in 2013. I head up the finance/accounts office so if you have any questions related to invoices, donations, expenses or payments direct them...