Staff & Leadership Team

Brent Davie - Senior Pastor

Brent came on staff here in February 2016. Originally from South Auckland - but loving Southland, Brent was an Accountant before God led him into a Youth Pastor role followed by him being Director of a Social Service organisation in South Auckland.

Brent is married to Neeley and they have 3 kids. Outside of church he loves a good coffee, seeing new places and is a big Liverpool fan.

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Megan Lindsay - Pastor

Megan joined the team in August 2021. She is usually in the office Monday to Wednesday and is responsible for Small Groups and Care Ministries. She is also a Counsellor (NZAC) at a Southland school on the other days.  

Megan is married with two adult children. Outside of church she enjoys the outdoors - exploring and finding adventures, and being creative.  

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Kelly Bates - Childrens Worker

You'll usually find me leading the Kids Church team, which I absolutely love! But that's not all—I'm also part of Music & Play and our GBC coffee group, where we get to support and encourage the amazing mums in town in a practical and God-centered way. I'm happily married and have two grown-up kids.

I care about the community and want to make a difference in the lives of our kids and families. It's the little things that matter, and I'm grateful to be part of such a wonderful team

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Reid Polstra - Youth Pastor

Reid is from the USA and came on staff here at GBC in January 2017. 

He has been involved with youth, church work and camps for a few years and is excited that the Lord has brought him to be part of the GBC team.

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Tracey Winkel - Office Administrator

Tracey has a genuine passion for serving others, and loves to ensure that all church related needs are met promptly and with a smile.

Tracey lives in Gore with her husband and three children.

 

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Elders:

Bev Knapp, Trudy White and Brent Davie