Our People

At Trinity, our hope is that every member has both the desire and opportunity to serve. We believe that Jesus has given every Christian gifts to serve--to minister to--their fellow Christians and to the community around them. And we see each other taking joy in welcoming newcomers; making and bringing food; serving tea and coffee; visiting each other; making meals for the sick; filling in forms; photocopying things.

Some are called to more specific, and visible, roles. Here are some the people you're likely to meet if you come on a Sunday.

Our Leadership

James Ballinger

Senior Minister

James Ballinger

James is married to Charley, and they have three sons: Wren, Louis, and Rupert; and a daughter, Ena. They returned to NZ at the start of 2024, having spent several years in Japan running a course equipping young Japanese people to teach the Bible and consider full-time word ministry.

James first went to church as an adult and is passionate about helping people investigate the claims of Jesus. He loves coffee, walking, and eating good food.

Steve Mcnabb

Assistant Minister

Steve McNabb

Steve joins us having looked after Roimata church for 6 years. He is joined by his wife, Lisa; and their children Hamish, Stephanie, and Rory.

Our Team

Leigh Greyling

Curate

Leigh Greyling

Leigh comes to us from St Stephens having finished a theology degree. She is also a theology tutor at Laidlaw College. She loves deep explorations in God’s word, deep conversations, art and all things creative, and reading; three adult children, Ethan, Jordan, and Grace.

Mackenzie Wilson

Ministry Apprentice

Mackenzie Wilson

Mackenzie loves opening the Bible with people, and seeing how God changes lives through his Spirit, and is excited to see more of that through her apprenticeship. In her down time she enjoys cross-stitching, walking Halswell Quarry, cooking for people and telling her (very patient) husband, Izaac, about exciting maths concepts.

Grace Phillips

Ministry Apprentice

Grace Phillips

Grace is a keen pianist and enjoys playing music with her husband, Luke. Grace loves seeing people respond to God’s word through song. She also works as a support worker for Hohepa.

Pam Walters

Ministry Apprentice

Pam Walters

Pam joins our team after a stint as a Maths teacher at Middleton. She has a passion for sharing the gospel, and currently leads our Introducing God course.

Kyla Horne

Children's Ministry Director

Kyla Horne

Kyla loves to see children come to know God and grow in their knowledge and love of Him each week as they discover more about Him at Sunday School each week. When she isn’t teaching Sunday School Kyla works as a neuroscientist and loves spending time in her garden or cooking with her husband, Paul.

Tim Wilson

Warden

Tim Wilson

Tim works in IT, and loves biking, coffee, and Jesus (though not in that order!)

John Mckie

Warden

John McKie

John is an orthopedic surgeon, and he loves biking with his wife Jill, and taking their dog, Tessie, for walks.

David Wong

Operations

David Wong

David mostly does computer-y things, and currently boasts the lowest attendance at staff meetings. He has no idea why the printer isn’t working.

Governance

Trinity is governed by a Parish Council, comprised of the Senior Minister and ordained assistant clergy, Churchwardens, and elected members and the Treasurer. The Wardens, along with the Senior Minister, are the legal officers of the church.

Our Parish Council for 2024/25 is:

  • Clergy: James Ballinger and Steve McNabb
  • Churchwardens: John McKie & Tim Wilson
  • Elected Members: Kyla Horne (Synod Rep), Chris Field, Rachael Winder, Rob Vosslamber, and Sam Butcher
  • Treasurer: David Wong