Peter and Margot came to live in Waikanae late in 2006, and became part of the Meadows church at that time. They had been part of the Lower Hutt AOG for 22 years, and Elders there for 17 years. Both of them completed bible school and Peter was ordained an AOG Pastor in 1997. They were house group leaders for some 20 years, as well as being involved in prison ministry at Rimutaka prison for 3 years, and inaugural leaders of Drug ARM Wellington for 6 years.

Margot is a trained primary school teacher, and also was personal assistant to the CFO of NZ Post in her years before retiring from the workforce. Peter was a chartered accountant and Finance Director of Barnardos NZ for 10 years. They have a married daughter, who has three children, and a son, David.

Peter serves both as a Trustee and Elder within the Meadows Church

David and Barbara made the move to live in Paraparaumu Beach in early 2009 to be close to their daughter Katharine and her husband and 3 small children.

Prior to moving South they lived on Auckland's North Shore and attended Martin Steel's Harbourside Church, where they were, for a number of years home group leaders.

They have 6 adult children and 9 grandchildren, living in New Zealand, South Africa and USA.

Jim and Margaret are both retired, have been married for 43 years and have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Their daughter Teresa has been living and working in Ireland since 2000, and their son Bernard is married and lives in Melbourne with his wife and 2 daughters.

Prior to moving to Waikanae in 2009 they were living in Lower Hutt and attended The Rock Church in Wellington for 15 years, where they led a lifegroup for 3 years, assisted in various roles associated with the Sunday services, and Jim was also a member of The Rock's Prison Ministry team for 4 years. He also assisted with Mainly Music for 3 years.

They have also served at the Lower Hutt Assembly of God for 14 years being involved in several areas there also.

Neil and Wendy are in their 31st year of marriage, and entering their 21st year with the Meadows Church. They have experienced the changes of life in and out of the Church. The gain from the pains of the Church history is worth fighting for in order for the continuity of a healthy fellowship. They take delight in helping with the burden, often shouldered by our infamous Pastors Adam and Anita, to provide a genuine connectedness to our fellow members. "Is there anybody out there?" may be a cry we can respond to with even a simple phone call.

We have all experienced the game of facades, even in Christian circles, however when we are really connected with our Maker we should see the reflection of His attitude through our lives and so the game of facades is really over. However it doesn't take away the need, in a human sense, for each person to feel appreciated, to feel befriended, and to feel part of the Body of Christ. Steering people away from any sense of loneliness or the feeling of being ignored can only be good to those who want to be encouraged. To facilitate in maintaining a right spirit and hope, for others to enjoy, when we connect to each other, we believe brings a sense of well-being of belonging and purpose to His Kingdom.

Neil and Wendy have 3 adult children who have all grown up in the Meadows Church and the 2 still living on the Kapiti Coast serve in the Church.