Who are we
We describe ourselves as a “church without walls” – primarily this means we are seeking to impact the community around us with love, service and the Gospel message rather than expecting everyone to come to us. In other words, we encourage our people to go out and be Christians 24/7 in their natural habitats, influencing those around them for good and for God.
As part of this we also have a heart for things God is doing beyond our local community and seek to support and encourage other mission initiatives.
Ministry Leader -
Jamie Budd
Jamie joined the team back in 2021 with a desire to see lives being transformed for God.
Late March of 2026 Jamie was recently appointed in the new Ministry Leadership role to help build and lead the new Locally Shared Ministry leadership team and structure being implemented.
Jamie's role includes helping to facilitate our Sunday morning services while working towards building and working on the LSM team
Jamie has been married to Sharni for 26 years and has 8 children. Being born and raised in Te Awamutu Jamie believes this helps to build long term relationships with people in our community.
Some of Jamie's passions are seeing people walking in the giftings and skills that God has given each person for the work that He is calling them to do. While being passionate about the outdoors and spending quality time with his family
Contact Details:
Mobile - 02102744722
Email - communityworker.stapcta@gamil.com
Office Administrator /Complex Manager
Meet - Sharon Abernethy
Sharon has been working in the Church office for over 15.5 years.
Born in Te Awamutu and although she has lived in many places, Pirongia is now the place she calls home.
Sharon and her husband Ray enjoy getting out on their bikes and having breaks away in their caravan traveling around NZ soaking up all that God has on offer and spending precious time with their family and friends.
"I am truly blessed to be working in the office with St Andrew’s Presbyterian Centre as the feeling of “Family” is very strong here".
Pop in and say hello!
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Church Clerk: Val Milne
Val Milne is married to Murray and has lived in Te Awamutu for 40 + years attending St Andrew's for 30 + years. Val is on Church Council and is currently our Church Clerk all while running a homegroup, being on the prayer chain, and serving on the children's ministry team.
The group organizing the new building has also been a focus in the current session we are in as a church.
The pastoral care team is another chance for me to share God's love with others. Seeing families join us here is a source of joy for me.
Blessings Val
