Senior Elder: John Roche

John leads the Eldership team at Beach Church, helping shepherd our local fellowship and working with wider groups to provide spiritual and prayerful leadership. He is passionate about faithfully expounding Scripture, especially through structured Bible study. With his wife Sharne, he leads pastoral care and home groups, and Matthew 22:37-39 shapes everything he does.  

John joined Beach Church nearly ten years ago and has called Kapiti home for more than 40 years.

Outside the church, John still works a couple of days a week in the business he founded, which his son now runs. He and Sharne have been married for 51 years and have two adult children, both married, plus three lovely grandchildren.

You can contact John at john@beachchurch.org.nz or text him on 021 376336.

Beach Kids:
Moana Jane Temel

Moana leads Beach Kids with a passion for helping children know Jesus, grow in their faith and build meaningful friendships.

A mother of three boys, Moana previously served in Kids Ministry at The Rock Church in Wellington before moving to the Kāpiti Coast. Since stepping into the role in July 2026, Moana has brought together a committed team of leaders and assistants, including a growing number of youth. Each week, the team delivers a fun and varied programme centred on Jesus, the living Word, helping children explore and apply Scripture through discussion, games and creative activities.

You can reach Moana at moana@beachchurch.org.nz

Beach Youth:
Hannah Hall

Hannah has been involved with the youth ministry for 8 years and is excited to now be back after her maternity leave. 

Hannah loves creating a fun, safe space for our rangatahi (young people) to come as they are; to be comfortable and confident enough to be themselves, explore their faith and relationships with God, and to be able to create lasting friendships within the group.

Administrator:
Wendy Lee

Wendy is Beach Church’s administrator and is here to make sure everything is communicated well, looks good and runs smoothly.

Wendy has called Raumati Beach Church her church home and family since moving to the Kapati coast in 2023. She is an American who has come to love New Zealand and is proud to call it home. Wendy is married to a Stephen (a Kiwi) and they love serving God and being part of Beach Church.

You can reach Wendy at office@beachchurch.org.nz