Orewa Community Church (OCC) is a Bible believing, family focussed, Open Brethren heritage church. We are passionate about living out our Christian faith together and making a meaningful difference in our community.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is that Orewa Community Church be a dynamic, caring community, where ordinary people are being shaped by God to become agents of transformation in the world.
Our Purpose & Identity:
In love and unity we exist to:
Radiate God's love to the people of the Hibiscus Coast and beyond, so that they come to know Jesus as Lord and a lifelong friend.
Provide a nurturing environment where we are led to Christ-like maturity.
Equip us all to make effective use of our God-given gifts for our service in the church and the world.
Magnify God through Genuine worship In every part of our lives.
Be a Community where all can belong and to be encouraged in our Christian faith.
Who's Who:
Our aim is to see all people working within their giftings to grow God's kingdom within the Hibiscus Coast.
We believe that spiritual gifts were given to all believers for the building up of the church (the people) and for reaching out to our community.
OCC operates through a team leadership structure that consists of Elders, Pastors and Ministry Leaders.
Elders:
Eddie Allen
Dave Bradley (chairman)
Murray Cooper
Kevin Honoré
Ted Osborne
Pastors:
Murray Cooper - Lead Pastor
Glenys Cooper - Women's Pastor
Cherie Wallace - Family & Outreach Pastor
Ministry Leaders:
Family & Care Team - Murray & Glenys Cooper
Programming Team - Shelley Beaumont
Support Team - Rosalind Martin
Global Missions Team - Kevin Honoré
Finance Team - Don Sinclair
Music & Worship Team - Murray Cooper
Children (Journeys) - Cherie Wallace
Youth & PACE - Rob Blair & Marina Shannon
Office Administrators:
Shelley Beaumont
Rosalind Martin
