pastor

            

Bob Rutta   B.S., M.A. Ph.D.

Pastor Bob Rutta grew up in West Virginia in the U.S. He trusted Christ as his personal Saviour at eight years of age.


When he was 18 he surrendered to the Lord's call to the ministry and transferred from the state university that he was attending so he could begin his training at Bible College.


While in Bible College he met and married his wife Diana. During the time when Bob and Diana were engaged they felt the Lord's call to go to New Zealand for ministry.


Bob has served in full time ministry in New Zealand since 1988 - first planting a church in New Plymouth and then moving to Dunedin in 1998 to serve at Community Baptist Church.


Bob and Diana have four children: Robert Jr, Benjamin, Elisabeth, and Sarah.

Youth PASTOR

            

Jeff Bustamonte   

Pastor Jeff, along with his wife Sunshine,  leads the youth ministries in our church.  We have regularly scheduled youth meetings and activities. Our Youth Ministry is a combination of lots of fun along with a Bible centred focus.

Deacons

            

Stan Rutherford

JEFF BUSTAMONTE   

Stan Rutherford and Jeff Bustamonte serve as the deacons in our church. The word "deacon" means servant, and these men are wonderful examples of spiritual leaders with the heart of a servant. They both serve as helpers for the pastor while reaching out to those in the congregation to be a blessing and encouragement.