Meet the Elder’s team
Andrew Clemow - Pastor/Elder
Kia ora. In this season of life I am experiencing the great blessing of working “full time” to pastor this vibrant, growing church, along with my co-leaders.
I bowed the knee to Jesus Christ at age 17, from a non-Christian background. I had been powerfully convicted of my sinfulness by reading Matthew 5. When I took Jesus as Saviour I knew very little about what it was all about, but I did know that continuing to live to satisfy my selfish lusts was no longer an option. Since then, it has been “game on” in the adventure of knowing God.
I am married to Megan and we love spending time together, working together and travelling when we can. Our two daughters are young adults now living in Hamilton. We love catching up with them as much as we can.
I did my teenage years in Whangarei, then went to law school in Auckland and worked there as a litigation and employment lawyer for about 14 years.
My passion is to glorify God, displaying His excellence and beauty in my life and doing all I can to equip this church for mission and maturity in Christ. To this end, I focus primarily on expository Bible preaching, teaching the word, developing leaders, and caring for and visiting church members in need.
Rob Pye -
Chair of Elders
I’m Rob Pye, a beef farmer. I live about 20km from town with my wife Mandy and our 3 children.
We have been attending CRC since moving north from Hamilton at the end of 2002. I am heavily involved in the music team and have been playing in bands and leading worship for many years now.
Outside of church I enjoy playing a variety of sports and currently keep active by running and training for trail runs. When not doing that, I enjoy trying to catch fish and enjoying our lovely city.
Herman Jongkind -
Elder
I am happily married with my stunning wife Tilda, since 1987. We immigrated to New Zealand from The Netherlands in 1998. We are blessed with 5 sons and 8 daughters.
Christian life has been quite a journey for us, growing up in a traditional Calvinistic church, travelling through a few denominations, before attending CRC since 2008.
I have seen God’s mighty hand working in amazing ways in our family, in the ministries I have been involved in, and in our flower business.
In CRC I have been involved in children’s, youth and senior citizen’s ministries. I am looking forward to see what God has in store for this new direction and excited to help our people in a serving role.
Scotty Delemare - Community Pastor/Elder
Since being saved in 1998 God lead my path to Jesus as an integral part of who I am, My absolute Rock! My heart has always been to serve and help, whether needed at the front or at the back.
I have been attending CRC since 1998 when I came up here to be married to my lovely wife Jo. We have 3 children, Jaimee, Katelyn & Isaac.
I have the humble privilege of being on our Eldership team. I also work for 2 days a week as a Community Pastor where I enjoy working alongside community organisations.