Our Staff Team
Amy Page-Whiting
Senior Pastor
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Amy leads The River Ōpāwaho. She is passionate about helping others grow in faith, community, and purpose, and guiding the church to live out God’s kingdom in practical and transformative ways.
James Beck
Associate Pastor
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James helps lead The River Ōpāwaho with a focus on local mission, teaching, and creation care. He’s passionate about seeing faith lived out in everyday life and helping the church participate in God’s restoration of people and place.
Rebekah Beck
Pastoral Care
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Rebekah oversees pastoral care at The River Ōpāwaho and leads our youth community, Yoff. She’s passionate about creating spaces where people feel known, supported, and encouraged to grow in faith and belonging.
Jess Arcus
Childrens Ministry Coordinator
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Jess leads our children’s programme with creativity and care, helping our youngest River whānau discover God’s love in fun and meaningful ways. She’s passionate about nurturing faith that grows through play, wonder, and community.
Chris Rodwell
Ministry Coordinator
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Chris keeps things running smoothly at The River Ōpāwaho, overseeing communications, logistics, and the many details that make ministry happen. He brings creativity, clarity, and a steady hand to everything behind the scenes.
