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...

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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,...

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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, Aria and Micah. After I completed...

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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...

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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,...

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Sonya Conner

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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...

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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...

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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...

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